The FIFTY - 37/50 - The Family that Shreds Together...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2024
- Every line has a crux. The hardest part of the journey that puts up the biggest obstacle to a line's completion. Sometimes that crux is an ice climb, a bushwhack or navigating through hazardous avalanche terrains. Sometimes that crux comes in the form of something entirely outside of the mountains.
Near Revelstoke, British Columbia lies an ultra-classic, oft skied, powder hounding run called "7 Steps to Paradise". It's the first run most people ski when visiting Roger's Pass for the first time. So for Cody, the crux in this line isn't on the mountain itself, but lies in the new son he and his professional skier wife have brought into the world and the challenges that motherhood and fatherhood bring to a couple of professional skiers.
Starring Elyse Saugstad, Greg Hill and photographer Zoya Lynch. This is line 37 of 50 completed by Cody Townsend in his project to ski all 50 of "The Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America", from the book of the same name.
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A beautiful day skiing powder with family and friends? What is happening to this channel?!
Haha!
It’s townsin’ time😎
best episode yet. I love seeing the window into your struggle with fitting passions into real life - something that resonates with so many of us. awesome job.
Congrats on parenthood Elyse and Cody. Remember, as parents you take less risks, until they’ve flown the nest. Great film by the way.
Na lots of people keep taking risks look At Alex Lowe.
After they fly the coop your too old to do anything anymore and then they move back in till 30.
@@comptonoverland7442 I’m doing stuff in my 50s. 🤣
@@comptonoverland7442 word!
Just want to say that I love The Fifty Project because you turn around, because you put your family and your life first.
You know why? I'll tell you: because that's what the majority of us do and The Fifty is what the majority of us will never do. So we watch it through you. I intend to live for as well and as long as I can enjoy this sweet planet. And I wish for the people who broadcast me a chill evening, such as yourself, to do likewise.
The RedBull death defying brigade have always been impressive yet always alienating. Whereas The Fifty from start to finish is just damn enjoyable to watch.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Well said
agreed. im not even a skier but i see stories like this about parents shredding in the mountains and it gives me a roadmap of what i could do in the future if i become a parent and how i can enjoy the outdoors like they do.
Gosh dang! 6k vert tour with 7.5 miles only six months after giving birth! My wife did some pretty badass hikes shortly after giving birth but nothing that massive. I'm impressed.
This is one of the very few 50 classics I could see myself doing
That film had me smiling the entire watch. Such positive energy. Congrats to the new parents!
I so appreciate this episode! As a mom of a 2-year old, my partner and I have experienced the challenges of getting back into skiing and hiking once you become parents. I really love seeing the encouragement of Elyse by the whole team and the understanding that moms need a "good day in the mountain" too. Even supermoms need days off and adventures to refresh. I especially love Cody's comments about how she can go 2 hours on sleep and wake up with a smile and keep taking care of her son like a badass and how inspiring that is to him. Love everything about this episode!
Thank you Kelly. This was a special day and episode to me too. 🙏🏼
Cody on a 7pm shot clock. Welcome to the club, buddy.
Well done both. As a 48 yr old with 2 teenage girls your life and goals change but it’s still great. Being happy getting out, cruising the pow. Won’t be long before the little nugget is pizza’ing down the greens and you’ll love it more than I can explain. There’s no doubt you could both ski every line in the fifty but if you don’t that’s just life.
This is so cool. A great reminder that the adventures don’t stop with kids - they even take on new meaning.
I'm crying because ive never related more (minus the pro skier part 🤣) Thank you so much for sharing this in such a beautiful way.
My boy is now 35 and it only keeps getting better. The gift of sharing love, life, beauty and adventure together is true treasure. Rock
The variety of stories in the different episodes is what makes them great. This was one of the best.
My wife and I raised our kids in north Texas where there are no mountains. However, we made adventure a priority in our lives by taking them hiking, rafting, and skiing in the Colorado Rockies and the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. We are all different people because of that and I definitely know our kids appreciate the heck out of it. Awesome job being adventure parents!
Awesome episode. Little man will be skiing nose to fingers before preschool.
Congratulations!
Great episode! Mountain guy, parent of a 5 year old daughter, learning that my/our new life with our baby is like sitting at a giant sound board...constantly adjusting the levels, every moment of every day...on the balance I wouldn't change a thing...now y'all just have another little being to share the stoke with...
Our baby we had in March had reflux (colic) and even three months in, she was waking up, I kid you not, every 20-25 minutes every night, 6 hour witching *hour, no naps unless you wore her and rocked her. Luckily all I gave up was drinking instead of the outdoors. Mostly thanks to my amazing wife being understanding and us tag teaming it. Now at 7 months our daughter is passed that stage and we are having a blast. I wish this episode came out back then it would have helped a lot to see I wasn’t the only one struggling to navigate the new life arena. But again thank you for putting so much real life into these. Im sure there’s some other new Dads hanging their skis for the season that this will mean a lot to. Cheers and congrats on becoming a Dad!
This episode hits different to parents I'm sure... I have a 4 year old and an 18 month old, definitely been harder to get out touring the last few seasons but the passion remains. Also that is a healthy boy at 6 months!! Will be a ripper no doubt.
You nailed this one! Great perspective! As a dad of two boys age 5 and 7 this really hit home, and in a few years your son will be chomping at the bit to be out there with you. Skiing with kids is different but in a great way!
Cannot wait for the day to ski with my boy
Someday he'll be skiing the fifty!
Thank you so much for showing how kids affect the picture. As you say, "it hits different" when it is your own
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
One of my fave episodes yet. Congrats to you both on the little kiddo
Love it. My wife and I are about to have our first as well, and she's a bit disappointed about missing the upcoming ski season. Such a timely video release to inspire her!
Awesome and congrats!
My son (28 today) is my absolute favorite mountaineering and ski mountaineering partner. He was born and raised in the Eastern Sierra and started b/c skiing with me at 5 months old. (He was a really sturdy kid, being 11 1/2 pounds, 24" at birth.) Did his first overnight b/c ski tour at 4, his first three day trip at 10, and his first roped ice climb at 13. I have 3 daughters, too, and growing up connected to nature and challenging themselves in the b/c has made them exceptional humans. I was able to spend a total of 9 days with them over three trips backpacking in the last 6 weeks. We come from the earth and need to know that in our bones.
(It may be the last thing you want to think of now, but I recommend having another kid. The family dynamic is so much more rich with siblings.)
Whoa this episode was Tha bomb,,,single mother over here,, and from Canada, I really needed all that you gave through this session, absolutely lovely In so many ways
family ski days are the best days!
I've been waiting for an episode like this, knowing that you guys are new parents.Thanks for being real and showing the challenges as well as the awesomeness of having a little one. I have a 3 year old daughter and this really resonates with me!
Congrats on having a child, that’s exciting!
They’re all special, but this was special.
Bounce forward / love that :-)
Gosh, that was so envious to watch from the dessert!!!! DAM I miss the Moutains
Best yet!! Congrats and here’s to Elyse and all of the SUPERMOMS!!!
Yay! Time for lunch break to watch!
What an amazing episode. The blend between real life struggles, parenthood and skiing are beautifully portrayed. Also, awesome job by Bjarne, as usual. Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Congrats Cody and Elyse! I thought having a child would limit what activities I do in the mountains but it has just made me a safer planner and more aware when doing risk assessments. My daughter just turned 4 and is getting her first turns this year, best of luck on future adventures with your little one!
Thank you Tee. I really look forward to skiing with Indy one day. I guarantee it’ll be one of the best days of my life.
Fantastic! The family aspect was one great element of this feature. The other element is that it wasn't just full-on survival. You were rewarded with great skiing!
Parents that shred are super under appreciated. 3 kids and a decade of night shifts. Nothing wakes you up in the morning like coffee and Canadian Cold Smoke!!!
(One of the 100 listeners to the blister podcast . Thanks for keeping me company on my drives)
Shred Jr! Congrats! Love the series.
So good to see Elyse‘s turns here (sorry, Cody 😅). I was cheering with the crew. Badass skier, badass human being, badass mum. This SO motivates me. Every turn counts ❤
Not enough suffering, Cody. (Great work as always!)
What a beautiful hike, and I loved y’all were so giddy on the ski down, so fun. Congratulations on your new baby boy.
just beautiful - and I love the inspiration. I now get to ski / board with my kids (age 22, 18 and 16). Pure joy !
Amazing! Nothing better than backcountry skiing/touring, but doing it with your wife and friends makes it perfect. Another great video Cody!
Congrats on parenthood, looks like a great day in the mountains
Like I've posted before....it's the epic adventure AND the humanity that makes this series so great....and this one offers the later in spades. Congrats to both of you. Take what nature gives you in the coming episodes and no more, given.....and looking so forward to what that brings. Thx for such great stuff :)
Love that you always give props where they are due, whether its Elyse, Bjarne, or your peers. Another great episode, Wednesdays are for "The FIFTY"!!!!!
What a great day. : ) Congrats on the little shredder.
It’s amazing that people who have had the ski careers, ability to travel to the best snow and biggest competitions, and have brands support them doing it STILL get that excited for good powder 🤙🏻
Yes Cody and family, try to stay safe out there. Great vidio!🎃👍😎
Congrats to you both on becoming parents! Well done Elyse for getting out for such an epic adventure and its cool to see you both/all, enjoy yourselves in the mountains . I have missed seeing the Fifty, but I agree with you Cody completely. Priorities. Again, congrats on the new baby!!!
Family is #1 ! Dad and Mom are the best titles you will ever have. ❤
Best episode ever!! Congrats on being a daddy Cody! I absolutely agree that now the Fifty should be #4 on your list! Loved loved loved how much you love your wife and your little family. Can't wait to see what's in store for you in the future!
Love to see the baby! You guys are doing great, stay healthy and love life every single day! Amazing snow conditions! Alohas from Maui!
This was a special one. Thanks for sharing this personal side of your lives. Of all the professional and personal accomplishments on the checklist, parenthood blows them all away! Teaching my kids how to ski and sharing that passion with them has been the most rewarding part of my entire life.
Congrats to you and Elyse on the little man, he will be a ripper in no time!
Mom level dedication > 50 level dedication. Loved this episode.
Congrats on being a dad! This episode meant a lot to us parents. Very well executed! Momma did a great job out there “off the couch”, so to speak. I liked your little guy’s onesie, super cool
Mad props to all moms reading this 🙏✌️🙌
Welcome to parenthood guys, it's definitely a full contact sport )
Cheers
Vlad
Glad you guys could get out together! Beautiful day!
Reading Snow Sense and Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, you can sometimes forget how we assess and evaluate risk changes once we have a kiddo at home (or for me, a kiddo by my side). I certainly get it and truly respect the perspective presented here (and also the sleep factor with a new born is no joke.).
Congrats for the baby!!!
This one was extra special. I think it was a cool celebration of life given you had all the stars align with a great fun route, great friends, amazing weather & awesome snow. Conrgats to you both on your son's birth & continuing the journey of new adventures as a family.
That little shaver is going to grow up to be one helluva skier (or snowboarder)....
Amazing video. Great to see a bit from your normal life. It was impressive to see how my wife recovered after giving birth and how much she's able to give and how little she needs for herself. I struggle with letting a good snowy day pass without skiing and my partner is willing to sacrifice everything and I do mean everything for our kids. Sleep, time, health, everything.
I love to follow the Fifty and from now on it's much easier to go without videos for a while, as I know how you are spending your time instead.
Greetings and all the best for you and your loved ones.
Thank you for the kind words and totally agree with ya on all your points.
Watching this put a huge smile on my face for so many reasons. Loved this one Cody 👊🏽
I completely understand your words of appreciation to your wife, as our son was born two weeks ago and I am in awe of my wife's strength and resilience. Great that you got the chance to spend some quality time doing what you love together!
I am one minute in in the episode and I am already moved by it! My son was born in 2021, I can relate! :-)
Legends ! Congrats both! Amazing video
Ahh I just took my grandmother to revelstoke September 1st .! Was great to get away .. beautiful city . Will be back for winter ⛷️ ✊🏾🙏🏾
The A-slog-in valley! Glad to see you guys had killer pow turns, thats what its all about.
Congrats Cody on making a little nugget bro!!!! Gonna have a legend of a mother and father to teach him the best ways!!
Nice to see someone crushing it but still maintaining the right priorities!
Nice episode, Cody and Elyse. Did a good job of capturing that kind of relaxed group dynamic.
That descent looks a dream; lucky lad
🎉🎉🎉long time fan, first time writing- really dig the family content! As a dad watching for stoke from my paincave nothing hits better than this episode
As a young parent I think this is now my favorite episode. Crazy how that child changes your evaluation of all things. One love! Get after it bud.
Way to go! As a dad of two who enjoys backcountry and climbing, I can relate. Early parenthood can be like mountaineering..low sleep and some challenges, but such cool moments and memories. Ours are now near teenagers and the experience and joy of sharing adventures in the mountains is priceless. My favorite episode. Congrats!!
You have a beautiful family, thanks for sharing your experience. Take care
Thanks for sharing your family with us, congrats! I can relate in so many ways. I’m sure your son will be up there ripping down right alongside you all before you know it!
Heck yeah. First adventure with your partner after kids is huge. Very relatable! Cool episode.
It was a special one for sure
Spectacular day!!
what a special day. favorite episode so far
Sitting here in the cold, dark, wet North West of Scotland watching this yearning for snow..
Best video of your entire series. Great set of priorities.
Thank you. It was a very special episode to me too.
Definitely a different dynamic after kids come along but we have to keep being good examples including living full and rich lives for ourselves. Love that little guy up! Much love to you and your family.
Love it. Nothing better than being a dad, other than getting to be a ski dad. Best moments in my life these days are chasing my son down a mountain! Great episode Cody!
Awesome run! Congratulations on making a new son! Looking forward to seeing you ski the rest of the lines with you son!
As a parent of a 4year old and 18month old, this video is everything. The absolute struggles to continue skiing, mountain biking etc is very real. Elyse is seriously impressive and that must have been so tricky having to pump etc during a long ass day out in the field. My wife and I grew our relationship in the mountains and now with little ones in the tow its such a different season of our lives but even with the struggles, we somehow make it happen. Nice work Mom and Dad!
Such a great episode - and go Elyse!
7 Steps is a very fun line (it’s the only line of the Fifty that I’ve skied!😀)
Kid doesn't know he's got some of the coolest parents in the world, yet... 💕
He will not know until a friend will tell him so…😂
So happy for the both of you!!!!!!!!!!
Family is everything. The only way we have a more bright future is to teach children in the ways they should go.
elise always has such a beautiful perspective. love to hear her words and watch her shred 🤩
That was hands down the best episode yet. Inspiring to any new parents. And Elyse rips.
Enhorabuena por vuestro bebé ❤
Great episode. Its amazing how much kids change your life!
Best episode yet! Love everything about this.
Thank you.
Thanks for sharing the stoke! And I’m feeling the Fifty with powder skiing.
I really like that as this series has progressed the episodes have taken on more of a narrative with special emphases on the experience and what it has meant for you Cody