The FIFTY

**lepistoir** · 10-13-2022, 10:36 AM

Have been expecting more frequent failure as the project nears completion because the remaining lines are no doubt stacked with the most difficult/dangerous/conditions-dependent on the list. How are you feeling about tick lists at this point, Cody? They exist for a reason (stacks of great goals), but the list itself can become more of a goal than the individual ticks.

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**alpinevibes** · 10-13-2022, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by goldenboy

Dude is all of what? 20? 21? It's a rare thing that someone is making great mountain decisions at that age. I know I can look back at some things from that age and on the one hand, they were "accomplishments" because I got er done, but looking back with hindsight they weren't necessarily good decisions, and not ones I would make today. It's a fine line sometimes. Hope his mental game is on a fast track to catch up to his physical game.

FWIW he's 24.

And yes, his videos don't have the polish of Cody's, but he's essentially a nobody, with limited spansership and appears to do most of the work himself. Cody+Bjarne+editing team are at a pretty different production level. Apples to oranges.

**Alkasquawlik** · 10-13-2022, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by alpinevibes

FWIW he's 24.

And yes, his videos don't have the polish of Cody's, but he's essentially a nobody, with limited spansership and appears to do most of the work himself. Cody+Bjarne+editing team are at a pretty different production level. Apples to oranges.

Yeah I was gonna say the same thing. It’s really hard to make movies / episodes and takes quite a lot of budget that is really hard to acquire in this industry. Even as an vet with a lot of awards and stuff, I still paid outta pocket for the first year of The Fifty. Essentially what he’s doing is what you have to do in the beginning stages.

To the next comment above. Yeah there is going to be more failure / attempts in the future with the difficultly of lines coming up. Same time, I’ll have more time to spend with one line, instead of chasing quantity across North America. The irony of this whole project is I’m generally against tick list projects. I just don’t like the way it narrows your objectives and disallows for adaptability to conditions. For instance, on Comstock we may have come around the corner, saw it was shit bird and gone and skied something else rad. But we had to wait it out in the attempt to check it off the list. That being said, I really really like the places it’s taken me, the learning I’ve gotten from each range, individual and culture of backcountry skiing from those places and really want to at least try the cruxes that are left. I started this project off as a freerider that had little ski mountaineering experience. I’ve learned a lot over the past few years and hopefully those lesson equate to the skills to climb and ski those cruxes. At least that was my intentions when I started it.

**MakersTeleMark** · 10-13-2022, 05:54 PM

^^^ It's a legit way to extend a pornstar career.

**thefrush** · 10-16-2022, 06:19 PM

Is Michael Wirth related to Andy Wirth?

**alpinevibes** · 10-16-2022, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by thefrush

Is Michael Wirth related to Andy Wirth?

Not as far as I know. I think Michael is related to the Wirth family that has been in Aspen since the 40s and ran the Sundeck and Sam's Knob restaurants on-mountain.

**TahoeJ** · 10-17-2022, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by thefrush

Is Michael Wirth related to Andy Wirth?

No, if he was he'd likely be an investment banker ruining companies, not skiing big lines.

**Gentleman Skier** · 10-18-2022, 10:54 PM

I'm stoked to watch the new season of the Fifty! It's the best entertainment going. Watching Cody back off of big lines is also a great way for backcountry skiers to remember that even the best skiers have to respect the conditions. I think more ski media should show this kind of decision making.

**ey_allen** · 10-19-2022, 11:39 AM

Just watched the latest episode. Well done Cody and especially Elyse.

I'm definitely going soft but having 2 young kids myself and struggling with trying to get out and ski on my own (let alone with my wife) this one is up there with my favorites so far.

Thankfully my wife was also able to 'bounce forward' and bring me along for the ride. Now that we are finally able to get out and ski together as a family it has made those early years all the more worth it. It certainly seems like you already have your priorities in order Alka.

And now I start the waiting game for the next episode...

**yeahman** · 10-19-2022, 12:23 PM

Yeah that was some fun looking skiing in a beautiful place. Nice one.

**doebedoe** · 10-19-2022, 01:50 PM

That was hella fun. Not many 50s I really want to ski...but this one looks like my style.

**grinch** · 10-19-2022, 04:35 PM

Im not sure but i dont think its on of the 50's just the right choice for that particular day. Its a good choice a lot of days. That whole valley is filled with stellar choices and various options but 7 steps is undoubtedly the most classic. Looong consistent slope

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**The SnowShow** · 10-19-2022, 05:28 PM

I loved that one. Great to see your little buddy Cody and Elyse. Such a special time.

**yeahman** · 10-19-2022, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by grinch

Im not sure but i dont think its on of the 50's just the right choice for that particular day. Its a good choice a lot of days. That whole valley is filled with stellar choices and various options but 7 steps is undoubtedly the most classic. Looong consistent slope

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If I understand your choppy English correctly, then yes, you are wrong. It's in the book.

**thefrush** · 10-19-2022, 05:44 PM

That made me want to go skiing with my wife (more).

**grinch** · 10-19-2022, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by yeahman

If I understand your choppy English correctly, then yes, you are wrong. It's in the book.

Oh ok, i thought the 50's all had a degree of "pucker factor".. I really should get the book, atleast for the coffee table

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**Danno** · 10-19-2022, 10:46 PM

Another fantastic episode. And I love how it is wholly different than any previous one.

**jackstraw** · 10-20-2022, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Another fantastic episode. And I love how it is wholly different than any previous one.

Meadow skipping pow run

**sillybunt2** · 10-20-2022, 10:28 AM

"Meadow skipping pow run" What's your point? That looks like a fine use of ski day and one I'd be happy to experience

**adrian.bee** · 10-20-2022, 10:44 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Y2...=MichaelCWirth

As someone put in the comments, "this guy’s playing the algorithm like a harp"

**TahoeJ** · 10-20-2022, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by jackstraw

Meadow skipping pow run

So are we now calling any run that's not over 45 degrees steep meadow skipping?

**yeahman** · 10-20-2022, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by adrian.bee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Y2...=MichaelCWirth

As someone put in the comments, "this guy’s playing the algorithm like a harp"

Kind of a stalker strategy that I don't much care for, but that was some damn fine skiing for sure.

**thefrush** · 10-20-2022, 11:35 AM

The piggybacking is now a little bit annoying. Also bumped his upload day from Fri to Thurs which presumably is a strategic play. That said, I do enjoy the episodes. And it's not like he's gonna take viewers AWAY from Cody. The rawer footage and use of POV gives a better feeling of the tour. I even enjoy just hearing the noises of his boots and bindings while he's climbing along the drainage.

**grinch** · 10-20-2022, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by TahoeJ

So are we now calling any run that's not over 45 degrees steep meadow skipping?

Thats what i was thinking. Its a bit meadow skippy in the middle but the top and bottom few pitches are decent slopes. Its an outstanding lap

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