Helmetcam VideoBlog: Wasatch Powderbirds

[grizzle6]

Nothing too crazy here--as usual, the helmetcam decided to pick and choose what it recorded (damn those things are finicky!). Regardless, it was a great day.

[0BernhardFranz]

It´s cool !

[Rontele]

does going one at a time not apply to helicopter backcountry skiing? was it mellow enough that it wasn't a concern (not a troll, just curious)

the helmet cam footage is nice though. the snow looks pretty good too.

[Crinkle]

i heart griz's video blog of jet fueled turns

[grizzle6]

does going one at a time not apply to helicopter backcountry skiing? was it mellow enough that it wasn't a concern (not a troll, just curious)

the helmet cam footage is nice though. the snow looks pretty good too.

A) The terrain was pretty mellow
B) In most spots, they advised to go one at a time anyway
C) Avy Danger was pretty much non-existant, but was "assessed" on each slope just the same.

[Rontele]

A) The terrain was pretty mellow
B) In most spots, they advised to go one at a time anyway
C) Avy Danger was pretty much non-existant, but was "assessed" on each slope just the same.

t h a n k s

[Free Range Lobster]

Now taking bets on how long it will take this thread to blow up into an anti wasatch heli thread.

[Long Duck Dong]

When was that trip? Are people seriously paying $700+ to ski unsupportable windcrust? Wow.

[grizzle6]

When was that trip? Are people seriously paying $700+ to ski unsupportable windcrust? Wow.

That was just last Thursday, and yes--there were paying clients there as well. The snow was surprisingly good in spots. Because it had been so long since new snow, the guides had to get pretty creative--meaning a little less vert and more treed areas. All of the open, exposed, "typical" heli runs were totally beat. After that, I can only imagine AK. I need that in my life, and I need it soon...

[InspectorGadget]

Using your skinny groomer skis I see.




Envy

[Long Duck Dong]

Cool. I guess if clients will pay, and end up happy, then all is fair. WPG isn't in the business of skiing pow, they are in the business of pleasing clients. Just seems like a particularly grim time to be ponying up that kind of dough.

[grizzle6]

Cool. I guess if clients will pay, and end up happy, then all is fair. WPG isn't in the business of skiing pow, they are in the business of pleasing clients. Just seems like a particularly grim time to be ponying up that kind of dough.

You're right--on both fronts. WPG IS in the business of pleasing clients. They told me that when conditions get like this, they will give customers the opportunity to bail at no charge. In all honesty, most of the people who are ponying up for this thing just want the experience. After doing it, I'll say that flying in the heli, being on top of remote peaks away from the resort, and just getting out there are a huge part of that experience. Of course, I would've loved 2 feet of blower, but I'm willing to bet that 85% of their clientele is big on money and small(er) on skiing skills.

[Jer]

Now taking bets on how long it will take this thread to blow up into an anti wasatch heli thread.

Kablooey.

[But grizzle had us prepared and forewarned on this; sorta defuses the tension. Plus everyone knows the script by heart already.]

[Free Range Lobster]

Kablooey.

[But grizzle had us prepared and forewarned on this; sorta defuses the tension. Plus everyone knows the script by heart already.]

I felt no need to add in "I'm staring directly at you David."

[Jer]

'course there was no need.

Carry on, now, dissect the helmetvid & teh crapy sn0w. Was that a sportzshot cam or what?

[grizzle6]

Using your skinny groomer skis I see.




Envy

yessir. yessir that is correct.

[Dirty Hoar]

Nothing too crazy here--as usual, the helmetcam decided to pick and choose what it recorded (damn those things are finicky!). Regardless, it was a great day.

Jeez... wow... ok.

[gramps]

After doing it, I'll say that flying in the heli, being on top of remote peaks away from the resort, and just getting out there are a huge part of that experience.

Remote peaks? Where'd they take ya? Looks like you got some nice still shots as well as the video.

[grizzle6]

Remote peaks? Where'd they take ya? Looks like you got some nice still shots as well as the video.

American Farrrrrk. It was nice to get away from the usual sidecountry. There are a couple spots I picked out for some scenic sunrise shots, but haven't quite figured out how I would get back there under my own power...not very familiar with that area.

[Trackhead]

American Farrrrrk. It was nice to get away from the usual sidecountry. There are a couple spots I picked out for some scenic sunrise shots, but haven't quite figured out how I would get back there under my own power...not very familiar with that area.

Well, maybe I can help you find those 'remote' peaks you were skiing.

[grizzle6]

Well, maybe I can help you find those 'remote' peaks you were skiing.

I think that might be in order.
BTW--remote this. I'm in PR! It's my job to butter it up. I'll butter you up you crazy ass dog chasing sumbitch.

[Trackhead]

I'm in PR! It's my job to butter it up. I'll butter you up you crazy ass dog chasing sumbitch.

I'm not really into that. Perhaps some metrosexual fag downtown can help you out with your butter fetish.

[Jer]

American Farrrrrk. It was nice to get away from the usual sidecountry. There are a couple spots I picked out for some scenic sunrise shots, but haven't quite figured out how I would get back there under my own power...not very familiar with that area.

Sooo remote ... shoulda made 'em take ya to Cascade.

Hike over the Pfeifferhorn or sled up around Mineral Basin. The helis loove refrozen sledtracks!

[WhiteHunter]

I was really getting into that until about 1:30 in, when I started to get a serious kink in my neck. On future footage please adjust the horizontal or maybe go anti NASCAR and turn right a little more.

[Bud Green]

Only $900? What a bargain! Even O Burnhard Franz approves!