Pipeline - the most aesthetic steep chute in Snowbird

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
  • Pipeline is a iconic line in Snowbird that almost never opens. With the massive snowfall this winter, it was open in Feb and we went on an adventure

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  • @mikesandydotnet
    @mikesandydotnet ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I would love to ski Pipeline, but I could not do the hike on the ridge and, especially, climbing down that crux before reaching the top of the chute. Cheers to you for getting it done!

  • @drewdubose2941
    @drewdubose2941 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Pretty hardcore exposure on that little down climb.

    • @WiW14
      @WiW14 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No kidding. Not to mention the side step down rocks.

  • @irideaduck939
    @irideaduck939 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been dreaming of skiing this for years! I was there that day it was opened ... but didn't know it was opened! Fingers crossed they open it again!

    • @TheBlacktulips
      @TheBlacktulips  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pretty sure it will open again this year. Could be as soon as this weekend. Road to Provo normally opens at first clear day after storm, normally rest of the mineral basin at the same time, then thunderbowl the day after, then boundary bowl, then a day or two later Baldy bowl and pipeline. All you need is good snowpack and 5-6 day of clear days

    • @irideaduck939
      @irideaduck939 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheBlacktulips It was fun recognizing you in line for Zoomer today!

  • @raphaelwellig5066
    @raphaelwellig5066 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello Family World Wanderer
    I congratulate you on your great steep-face ski descent. Thank you for the wonderful film. I wish you wonderful mountain and skiing experiences.
    With alpine greetings
    Raphael Wellig

  • @drewv6852
    @drewv6852 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally. A run that frightens me. Kudos, that was a sketchy entrance.

  • @jamesgarcia9123
    @jamesgarcia9123 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thanks! wow'! snowbird', big sky! high sierras', southern utah', all great looking moutains ! thanks for this and peace

  • @DRMET
    @DRMET ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Before the end of the season, enough snow fell so that the downclimb was not necessary! Congrats on this adventure!

  • @jeffreyrodgers8527
    @jeffreyrodgers8527 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    All of without crampons??
    This is “you fall, you die territory”

  • @sansonhu8335
    @sansonhu8335 ปีที่แล้ว

    doesn't seem too bad as you get a spot to put on your skis or board after the climb down... as long as you don't slip LOL

    • @sansonhu8335
      @sansonhu8335 ปีที่แล้ว

      i also seems like you feel once and didn't tumble down the mountain as you were sidestepping

  • @elhior23
    @elhior23 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Confused why you didn't put your skis on your pack for the downclimb. I know gopro makes things look so much steeper and it is not even close to what it looks like but why not? You slip a little and have to self arrest you most likely drop your skis. You would be fine downclimbing to them but that doesn't seem fun.

  • @bobschnittman2856
    @bobschnittman2856 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long were you hiking?

  • @ihavenoiqq
    @ihavenoiqq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What camera?

  • @richthetrashpicker-upper5244
    @richthetrashpicker-upper5244 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool

  • @pg_jem
    @pg_jem ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! How steep is it compared to double black diamonds at snowbird?

    • @TheBlacktulips
      @TheBlacktulips  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd say a little steeper than most double black, but not by too much. if you have skied Baldy chutes, it is steeper than main chute but flatter than little chute. Also it's quite open and you don't get the chute feeling like in Baldy chutes.

  • @oskar.lighthiser
    @oskar.lighthiser 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    so sick! i saw you and aaron on the ski bus today! love your videos

  • @kadegreen5356
    @kadegreen5356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Id like to see this guy walk down stairs with ski boots on.

  • @TobyConrad
    @TobyConrad ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos. But don't you have two awesome kids that need their dad?

  • @Caliban1616
    @Caliban1616 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, amazing accomplishment--congrats!! Would it be better to have an ice axe on that sketchy down climb? How exposed is that? It's hard to tell cause when threw your poles they landed without sliding.

    • @TheBlacktulips
      @TheBlacktulips  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The down climb was class 3, meaning if you fall you will get hurt but unlikely to tumble all the way down and die (otherwise class 4) because of that little flat spot I threw my pole to. Ice axe is not needed but will definitely make it much easier because of lack of good hand holds. Having a partner is important (and required). The stronger climber can go first and help the 2nd person by standing right underneath and guide him/her where to put the boots

    • @Caliban1616
      @Caliban1616 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheBlacktulips awesome thanks for the info! Hope to do it one day😊

    • @MiloPorte
      @MiloPorte ปีที่แล้ว

      Im very impressed

  • @choski76
    @choski76 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Very impressive just to get there. Not many can do that. Glad your son wasn't there.

    • @TheBlacktulips
      @TheBlacktulips  ปีที่แล้ว

      He has been begging me to bring him there. :) maybe after the next storm cycle

  • @naeblisss
    @naeblisss ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is one sketchy bootpack! Amazing bucket list item! How long was the hike? Looks tough.

    • @TheBlacktulips
      @TheBlacktulips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Took us about 45 minutes. It may take longer if not adapted to altitude

  • @Zapall01
    @Zapall01 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question: I another video on pipeline where they said you needed avy gear and to sign out with patrol. Any truth to that?

    • @TheBlacktulips
      @TheBlacktulips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, you need avi gear and a partner. This is for crowd control rather than tea avi danger. And they don’t check but you don’t want to get caught without it because they will take the pass

    • @choski76
      @choski76 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just like Big Couloir/Big Sky

  • @hestermanfan
    @hestermanfan ปีที่แล้ว

    How steep is this compared to Big Couloir in Big Sky?

    • @TheBlacktulips
      @TheBlacktulips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i'd say it is steep but not as deep as big couloir. I think the climb is harder than the skiing.

  • @howard5992
    @howard5992 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1:20 to 2:20 = wow

  • @marktweet7395
    @marktweet7395 ปีที่แล้ว

    Must be in great shape

  • @memowlew3178
    @memowlew3178 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fur-bro’s laugh made my day! Such a heroic laugh, a brainwashing fearless one🎉

    • @TheBlacktulips
      @TheBlacktulips  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is definitely soul piercing 😅

  • @glennplomchok5125
    @glennplomchok5125 ปีที่แล้ว

    NIce work...that boot pack is a big no for me!

    • @TheBlacktulips
      @TheBlacktulips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes,that down climb has exposure for sure but having a partner would definitely help. Bringing an ice axe will make it super easy though

  • @brettballe5502
    @brettballe5502 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a way to find out if it is open?

    • @TheBlacktulips
      @TheBlacktulips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nowhere to check directly on internet. but you can get a good guess. This is the last place ski patrol opens, so if there is anywhere else not open, then this is not open. If boundary bowl is open, and the next day is sunny no wind, then pipeline could be open. Go to the top of hidden peak to check with ski patrol to find out.

  • @AdmiralTrevMan
    @AdmiralTrevMan ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful. How did you know it was open?

    • @TheBlacktulips
      @TheBlacktulips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Mostly informed by friends who were on the mountains. Also somewhat predictable based on the weather. After a major storm if it is dry for 5+ days there is a chance.

  • @SupermanJH68
    @SupermanJH68 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done

  • @thefrogggy100
    @thefrogggy100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this gives me SO MUCH ANXIETY

  • @ssc280
    @ssc280 ปีที่แล้ว

    Getting there looks a lot scarier than the run

    • @MaxGreenSkiFilms
      @MaxGreenSkiFilms ปีที่แล้ว

      Not bad at all

    • @TheBlacktulips
      @TheBlacktulips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, the skiing was not hard

    • @TheBlacktulips
      @TheBlacktulips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will add that if you have basic scrambing/climbing basic it was not too bad like Max said.

  • @brianforrester9670
    @brianforrester9670 ปีที่แล้ว

    The juice isn't worth the squeeze, in my opinion.

  • @nathanwimsatt9438
    @nathanwimsatt9438 ปีที่แล้ว

    bad judgement on not having ropes or climbing attachments for that climb down those rocks

    • @TheBlacktulips
      @TheBlacktulips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We asked the patrol and they said it’s not needed. Nobody used any equipment when they were there. But an ice axe will definitely help for sure

  • @fabiolacastilloguerero2595
    @fabiolacastilloguerero2595 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brave!