The White Giant: A Mission to Ride the Lyngen Alps' Steepest Lines | Krister Kopala
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ม.ค. 2023
- Last year, Rab athlete Krister Kopala dedicated his season to riding some of the most unforgiving lines on Jiehkkevárri, the highest and arguably most remote mountain in Norway's Lyngen Alps.
With its 1100 vertical meters of rock, ice, snow and no fall zones, the massive South Face, was by far the most intimidating line of them all.
'The White Giant', documents Krister’s journey on this impressive mountain and his project to ride the steepest lines of his life.
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Also "only 45 degrees feels flat" is quote you need to frame. That's a great summary of the spirit.
It’s great to see the attempts that don’t work, they are such a big part of real life and are an important part of being transparent and therefore inspire people in a positive way.
criminally underviewed
Maaaan Norway churns out some of the most badass athletes. Cool
some of the most insane snowbording i've seen recently! Bravo Krister and Vetle, compelling storytelling
so sick, thanks a lot guys. I is such a pleasure to see you riding. all the best & have a good season ending 2024. From Munich - all the best! Daniel
Wow, just wow… credit is deserved where credit is due!! Amazing
What Krister does on his board is just unbelievable. Incredible stuff.
Always nice to see a little bit of insight into what does it take to ski such lines!, bravo Krister and the team!
What an insane piece. The riding, storytelling, filming
That's some mental lines you guys went for. Really happy you managed to get them and even happier you survived the process.
Way to shred, and all of you have the bravery of lions. And way to earn your vert. It's so extra satisfying.
Plus put together a big time high production value mini documentary. Plus all the other accurate accolades here in the comments.
The aerial videography and other footage is polished and gorgeous too. I spent a lot of winters skiing the Tahoe area mountains on and off piste. I've skied some of the steepest stuff in NorCal, Utah, Whistler, etc. and can't imagine tackling the sheer verticality of the upper pitches. Even with powder and softer snow. Other than avalanche anxiety I used to feel safe on extreme steeps with fresh snow and low avalanche risk.. But never at those pitches.
As you pointed out, the exposure and objective danger is Defcon 1. No mistakes allowed. Period.
Pretty rad stack of accomplishments all in all. Anyway, I enjoyed the heck out of it. The bonus is that backing track at 16:38. Sick tune. 😎
Thanks and best in your future endeavors!
Outstanding, so well done..excellent production..good job Krister..😊
Getting wiped out by a mistake vs. conditions. Conditions prevail. This is an excellent overview of conditions which might confront one at any given time. Perhaps not quite as far, or steep, or less maneuvering room for a short distance. Endless variations. Before cell phones, and air rescue, the envelope had not expanded to this level of risk. Very graceful.
Well done. Thank you for taking us onto this journey. Kudos to Vetle :-)
Really Amazing, Guys!
Thanks for doing this!
Wow. What a thrill. And with music from ISÁK. Awesome video!
Yeees let's go Krister you are such a beast. Amazing production as always
Excellent film. Gripping & inspiring. Thanks
Great film, that mountain looks ridiculously steep. So many great things to learn from this video I can carry forward into my own films.
I love this. So great to see people having fun 8n the mountains and so one with them as well as depth of understanding about conditions and when to come back another day. Thank you for sharing !
I've been looking forward to this. Nice work!
Outstanding job you guys - insane line. Phenomenal production.
You are absolutely MAD!!!!
Grats guys and well done!!
Awesome piece of art. Just incredible!! Thanks to share 🏂
White subtitles and snowy backgrounds 👌
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It's great! Thank you for such amazing footage. This is good work guys👏😍
You look legit like the characters in SSX the snowboarding game. Even the drop in looked incredible with the ice axes
Glad you are alive guys.That was terrific 😊
Gorgeous cinematography. Congratulations on the amazing achievement!
Unbelievable stuff, you guys should get way more attention!!!! Great content 🙏🏼💯
Wow wow wow, incredible!!💥
What an absolutely crazy line. This is epic.
SUPER SPICY!! Congratulations to Krister & crew for riding one of the most intense lines I've ever seen! That initial traverse made my butthole pucker! Stay safe, guys!
I cried. So beautiful.
Awesome film, krister always manages to make want to go snowboarding
absolutely epic!!
Instant classic 🎉
This is really mind blowing!! Next level
Respect
Fantastisk film!! Takk!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well done! What a set of lines.
15:42 wow heart in the mouth stuff!
Im so glad the world has such crazy people !
10:59 true respect to the mountains
Amazing !!
Rått! Fantastisk jobba!
Incredible film, music, nature
bootpacking up that is nuts, crazy video
Insane lines, incredible
production, and the music is great too 🔥
Glad you enjoyed the film and music choices!
@@RabEquipmentwicked riding! what's the song at 16:38?
@@mg3434 I believe this is a Norwegian band called Nonne. Their tracks which are very few are on Spotify and TH-cam but curiously enough not this song.
Best movie of 2023!
So sick!!
Badass! You guys got it.
Bravo!!!!!
Great docu
Unbelievably epic.
Unbelievable skiing/snowboarding skills on show, tough hike up but the scenery was stunning when the mist had lifted, super sick indeed! Those avalanches looked more than a bit sketchy, Russian Roulette indeed and the final descent was insane. Cheers Alan
That was crazy!
Wow Krister, weel done!💯
amazing!!
I was like there some serious riders coming out of Europe and soon realized its the same ripper from Nikolai channel. Absolute charger.
10:13 This comment really touched on the essence of the lifestyle you guys are living! Made me pause and reflect for a bit.
Awesome work
How AMAZING!!!!!!
It’s a pleasure to watch movies like this! Just insane work:)
Amazing, earning those incredible downhill lines there!
Incredible
Looks so fun
Yeah Krister!
Rått!!
Brilliantly executed!!! Question, what font is being used for the ‘GIANT’ title?
damn, that edit is beautiful
Great work and strong storytelling! I would love to join such adventure one day as additional camera or drone pilot .. just let me know 😉
Like the singing lady said at 21:36:
"Hell noooo, hell nooaaooo. . " 🤣😅
the traverse at 13:17 was intense
Hooray
I want to live adventures like you guys
Good job guys! What is the split you ride this lines? Also do you ride hard boots? Tx for your answer Sl
That was thoroughly enjoyable. Really good filming. What is the music at 16:38? Just a perfect for your ride.
Ikke normal - Nonne
That was a crazy traverse and wicked line. Does anyone know the song at 16:38?
Love from Canada
Wow! Holy shit.
Amazing video. You guys are fucking crazy, I am getting scared just watching this shit. Cheers from Copenhagen :D
Who has the tracks ?? Some epic tunes in this !! I wana know !!
Time to send it down obel gabelhorn my man
Krister Krister Krister holly fuck det der e så fucking crazy.. stay safe dude
All I can say is.. Holy smokes!
krister is my god.
Krister is the most progressively ridiculous split-board mountaineer in the world atm... change my mind. Rab - Send my man to AK and watch him leave a vapor trail down the snowpack
sticking pole in the ground and hooks up. "Im standing safe now". Fuck that was a scary part :)
insane film!
think he was standing on solid rock too though but yes
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Does anyone know the name of the music playing on 16:30?
Does anyone know what hardboot setup Krister uses?
Key Eqiupment Disruptive boot and Phantom bindings i think.
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POW in April!?!!!
weee
16:38 song?
Man that last one was sketchy as H!
Terrible conditions lol. You all got more lucky then not.
I'd rather stay home and watch it on TH-cam.