They're consistent, and they've already had a few hits with the algo. Not that channel size is the only measure of success, but I'm sure they'll keep growing in the years ahead!
These are definitely the essential but lesser known logistical tips! As generals famously say, amateurs talk tactics, but professionals talk logistics.
Your videos are so awesome - thank you so much. Your Hater's Guides are especially entertaining. As for lunch, when I fly into an area, I go to a supermarket and buy tortillas, turkey, mustard, etc., and Ziploc bags and then just make a wrap to eat every day at lunch.
Excellent video! Here are my thoughts on their tips, for anyone who cares…. If you are serious, and your Homies are not, don’t meet in the parking lot or by one of the chairlifts, meet at the top of a run. This way, there’s no going back to the car for one last thing, and when they inevitably tell you, they’re running behind, you can take one more lap. Having a helmet is important, but having a great helmet isn’t. You can find a Holt for $50 if you’re not picky about color, and it interfaces perfectly with my favorite goggles, the IO Mag XL. Also, I’m a big believer in having a spare set of lenses so you can cover sunny and overcast days. If you have a wife or a girlfriend, in addition to snacks, buy some chemical boot warmers. I don’t like skiing with a backpack so I leave it hanging on the ski racks and I’ve never had it stolen or otherwise messed with. Last tip! In addition to watching the Insiders Guides, check out the Haters Guides too. They help you adjust your mindset to the short falls of that resort.
I can say, the tip about wearing sunscreen is absolutely true. I was skiing at arapahoe basin for a few days with cloudy conditions, and by the end of the trip, my face had gotten all blistered up. I wish I had worn sunscreen.
Same. I was gone a week and when I came back, my neck was all chapped up. I should have used my neckwarmer more consistently to block the sun and cold.
My favorite lunch move is packing a few hotdogs and grilling at Belle's camp in Vail. It gets busy but usually if you're up for making a few friends its easy enough to throw a couple things on. Bring a paper plate, fork, and some condiment packets and you're good to go.
Agreed. Very helpful for terrain recon. SRG is reason why I have thought about going to Sun Valley. On his other channel (Piste Pickers I think??) he mentions Limelight. Looks like a fantastic groomer to lap. It would be a good one to lap the entire day and get 45k vert.
WAX SKIS before leaving. Your list was pretty good, but I'd definitely add make sure to wax your skies with at least a good all-round before leaving, maybe even a tune-up if it's been a while.
Great video... I would only add: 1.Regarding goggles... Zionor on Amazon are fantastic. Odoland are the same but about 40% cheaper. Zionor and Odoland have never fogged up on me once in 6 years about (300 days of skiing). And when a branch scratches them or you drop them in the parking lot or accidentally lose them.... not a big deal and you replace them. Scratch off the bold lettering on the band with a steak knife and no one will know you are cheap. Just never wipe off the inside of the lens with any liquid other than a barely damp microfiber cloth that has gotten barely damp with distilled water. Use as little pressure as possible while cleaning with the damp microfiber. This is true for all googles, not just cheap ones. Don't damage the anti-fog coating on the inside lens. 2. No mention of using catheters? This is the best way to get the most vert each day. 😜😜😜 3. Picnic research: Stick a slice of cold pizza from the night before in a ziplock and/or some four ounce tuna flexible packs in your jacket pocket. Squeeze a packet of mayo and hot sauce you got from the base lodge while waiting for first chair. Mix and pour down your throat. Takes 90 seconds. Put used packets in a ziplock to keep nice jacket clean. Or eat nuts in a ziplock. Only food that can be ate on the lift is allowed. Going into the lodge only tempts someone to buy stuff and lowers your daily vert.
@@newagain9964 Also recommend the Osprey Kamber 20 for resort days. Wouldn't go with any sort of internal frame because crashing with that can be a bad time
One more tip here: If you're going on a six day trip only buy four lift tickets max. For folks who don't ski a lot, skiing four out of six days would be a best case scenario, sometimes you might only get three days in. So if you go on a six day trip and buy five left tickets there is 100% chance you're not going to use them all so you have over paid.
Hmm somehow my previous comment didn't seem to go through The resort is Mirabel (3 valleys), France, and the run is hard to pinpoint but it looks like either Geai, Marmotte, or Chardonneret. The lift closest to the camera is Altiport.
@@SRGSkiing Hmmmmm. If only this run would have a name on OpenSkiMap... Blanchot maybe? but it looks like that starts at the lift and you are above it.
I’m surprised that this channel isn’t one of the most popular skiing related channels on TH-cam. The quality of these videos is insane!
They're consistent, and they've already had a few hits with the algo. Not that channel size is the only measure of success, but I'm sure they'll keep growing in the years ahead!
These are definitely the essential but lesser known logistical tips! As generals famously say, amateurs talk tactics, but professionals talk logistics.
Your videos are so awesome - thank you so much. Your Hater's Guides are especially entertaining.
As for lunch, when I fly into an area, I go to a supermarket and buy tortillas, turkey, mustard, etc., and Ziploc bags and then just make a wrap to eat every day at lunch.
Excellent video! Here are my thoughts on their tips, for anyone who cares…. If you are serious, and your Homies are not, don’t meet in the parking lot or by one of the chairlifts, meet at the top of a run. This way, there’s no going back to the car for one last thing, and when they inevitably tell you, they’re running behind, you can take one more lap. Having a helmet is important, but having a great helmet isn’t. You can find a Holt for $50 if you’re not picky about color, and it interfaces perfectly with my favorite goggles, the IO Mag XL. Also, I’m a big believer in having a spare set of lenses so you can cover sunny and overcast days. If you have a wife or a girlfriend, in addition to snacks, buy some chemical boot warmers. I don’t like skiing with a backpack so I leave it hanging on the ski racks and I’ve never had it stolen or otherwise messed with. Last tip! In addition to watching the Insiders Guides, check out the Haters Guides too. They help you adjust your mindset to the short falls of that resort.
I can say, the tip about wearing sunscreen is absolutely true. I was skiing at arapahoe basin for a few days with cloudy conditions, and by the end of the trip, my face had gotten all blistered up. I wish I had worn sunscreen.
Same. I was gone a week and when I came back, my neck was all chapped up. I should have used my neckwarmer more consistently to block the sun and cold.
I ALWAYS bring ramen cups and madras lentils, they truly are convenient, even when not on the mountain!
Hands down the best skiing channel on TH-cam!
Can you do a video covering lunch tips / microwave spots for CO resorts? This is my first season living in CO. Would love to hear your advice
We'll consider it!
My favorite lunch move is packing a few hotdogs and grilling at Belle's camp in Vail. It gets busy but usually if you're up for making a few friends its easy enough to throw a couple things on. Bring a paper plate, fork, and some condiment packets and you're good to go.
Love that you put the location and run of the clips that you posted!
Agreed. Very helpful for terrain recon. SRG is reason why I have thought about going to Sun Valley. On his other channel (Piste Pickers I think??) he mentions Limelight. Looks like a fantastic groomer to lap. It would be a good one to lap the entire day and get 45k vert.
I'm pumped to still see the NZ ones in there like Treble Cone and Coronet, even though we're in offseason down here!
WAX SKIS before leaving. Your list was pretty good, but I'd definitely add make sure to wax your skies with at least a good all-round before leaving, maybe even a tune-up if it's been a while.
Great video... I would only add:
1.Regarding goggles... Zionor on Amazon are fantastic. Odoland are the same but about 40% cheaper. Zionor and Odoland have never fogged up on me once in 6 years about (300 days of skiing). And when a branch scratches them or you drop them in the parking lot or accidentally lose them.... not a big deal and you replace them. Scratch off the bold lettering on the band with a steak knife and no one will know you are cheap. Just never wipe off the inside of the lens with any liquid other than a barely damp microfiber cloth that has gotten barely damp with distilled water. Use as little pressure as possible while cleaning with the damp microfiber. This is true for all googles, not just cheap ones. Don't damage the anti-fog coating on the inside lens.
2. No mention of using catheters? This is the best way to get the most vert each day. 😜😜😜
3. Picnic research: Stick a slice of cold pizza from the night before in a ziplock and/or some four ounce tuna flexible packs in your jacket pocket. Squeeze a packet of mayo and hot sauce you got from the base lodge while waiting for first chair. Mix and pour down your throat. Takes 90 seconds. Put used packets in a ziplock to keep nice jacket clean. Or eat nuts in a ziplock. Only food that can be ate on the lift is allowed. Going into the lodge only tempts someone to buy stuff and lowers your daily vert.
Awesome 👏🏻 thank you so much! I’m going to crested butte next week for the first time. This is all golden 🏆‼️
Can u recommend a daypack that has (softish) internal frame but still somewhat flexible (for fitting into luggage)?
The Osprey Talon 22 is a banger.
@@newagain9964 Also recommend the Osprey Kamber 20 for resort days. Wouldn't go with any sort of internal frame because crashing with that can be a bad time
I love Wildhorn goggles. They are relatively inexpensive, never fog up, and I love the interchangeable lens options.
One more tip here:
If you're going on a six day trip only buy four lift tickets max. For folks who don't ski a lot, skiing four out of six days would be a best case scenario, sometimes you might only get three days in. So if you go on a six day trip and buy five left tickets there is 100% chance you're not going to use them all so you have over paid.
Bro can yall do alyeska please? It’s my home mountain and probably has the best views, ( most snowfall ) and it’s superrrr fun if yall go visit!!
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Hmm somehow my previous comment didn't seem to go through
The resort is Mirabel (3 valleys), France, and the run is hard to pinpoint but it looks like either Geai, Marmotte, or Chardonneret. The lift closest to the camera is Altiport.
So close!
@@SRGSkiing Hmmmmm. If only this run would have a name on OpenSkiMap... Blanchot maybe? but it looks like that starts at the lift and you are above it.
@@SRGSkiing Blanchot maybe? (If you see a comment like this twice its because half my comments aren't going through)
I'll combine the madras lentils with a pack of rice
Very cheap and filling
Also always make sure to bring lotion for your skin because flying around in cold air for 6 hours a day makes your skin kinda dry.
Great tip!!