Summit Fever - The FIFTY | Mt. St. Elias - Climbing & Skiing a Mythical Mountain

Share
Cody Townsend
Published at : 02 Jan 2022
118257 views
4122

Along this goal to ski all fifty of "The Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America", there lies a few cruxes. A few lines that stand out as the ultimate test for skiers. Lines that have seen one, maybe two, ski descents in history. One such mountain that is on that list is Mt. St. Elias in Alaska.

Mt. St. Elias is a mythical, foreboding peak that jumps straight out of the ocean, 18,008 feet into the sky. It's renowned for violent storms that come straight off the northern pacific and slam into its icy steeps. It is unknown how many people have ever stood on the summit, but it is known that most people that try, fail.

In May of 2021, Cody Townsend, Dan Corn, Nick Russell and cinematographer Bjarne Salen set out to climb and ski this Alaskan beast. This is the tale of their adventure.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This is The FIFTY by Cody Townsend. The FIFTY is a project following Cody Townsend as he attempts to climb and ski all fifty of the lines and mountains chronicled in the book, "The 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America." The series documents Townsend's journey's, travels, challenges and each line and mountain listed in the book. It's a journey through the most majestic mountains and ski lines in North America along with a unique insight into how skiers make decisions in the backcountry, how they plan, navigate and safely move through the mountains along with the people that dedicate their lives to the mountains.
SummitFeverFIFTY

How to Eurovision - Greece 🇬🇷

How to Eurovision - Greece 🇬🇷

Oh Lord, how excellent -  New Jersey Mass Choir (lyrics)

Oh Lord, how excellent - New Jersey Mass Choir (lyrics)

NCT 127 Performs 'Favorite (Vampire)' On The Kelly Clarkson Show

NCT 127 Performs 'Favorite (Vampire)' On The Kelly Clarkson Show

Francis Chan: What Every Person Needs To Know About Demons

Francis Chan: What Every Person Needs To Know About Demons

Markets sell off over fears of omicron's impact on global economy

Markets sell off over fears of omicron's impact on global economy

Christina Redesigns A Beautiful Fireplace That Changes The Room Completely | Flip Or Flop

Christina Redesigns A Beautiful Fireplace That Changes The Room Completely | Flip Or Flop

#hapurबीजेपी विधायक ने कुछ नहीं किया सिर्फ जात पात की राजनीति करते हैं? गढ़मुक्तेश्वर#garhmukteshwar

#hapurबीजेपी विधायक ने कुछ नहीं किया सिर्फ जात पात की राजनीति करते हैं? गढ़मुक्तेश्वर#garhmukteshwar

Traveler | Beautiful Chillout Mix

Traveler | Beautiful Chillout Mix

An Excellent Courage Lesson

An Excellent Courage Lesson

Mxze x Clarei - Manipulate (Lyrics)

Mxze x Clarei - Manipulate (Lyrics)

Trekking Low-cost da Decathlon

Trekking Low-cost da Decathlon

Fixing A Hole (Remastered 2009)

Fixing A Hole (Remastered 2009)

THE WARRIORS DO NOT APPEAR TO BE FRAUDS

THE WARRIORS DO NOT APPEAR TO BE FRAUDS

2Pac - A Leader (HD)

2Pac - A Leader (HD)

MONDAY MORNING JAZZ: January Jazz Coffee Shop Music - Happy Mood Jazz & Bossa Nova

MONDAY MORNING JAZZ: January Jazz Coffee Shop Music - Happy Mood Jazz & Bossa Nova

Crunchy Salmon Croquettes a type of fried salmon Patty

Crunchy Salmon Croquettes a type of fried salmon Patty

It's Actually Happening... "Something MAJOR Is Going On!!!"

It's Actually Happening... "Something MAJOR Is Going On!!!"

Woman Who Ran Over 8-Year-Old Still Grieving 44 Years Later

Woman Who Ran Over 8-Year-Old Still Grieving 44 Years Later

Somebody STOLE Mia’s new golf car… | Family Fizz

Somebody STOLE Mia’s new golf car… | Family Fizz

Fenerbache president urges Ozil to focus on football

Fenerbache president urges Ozil to focus on football

PLANTS VS UNDEAD SKILLS AND TYPE TAGALOG PART2

PLANTS VS UNDEAD SKILLS AND TYPE TAGALOG PART2

Prepping isn’t just about yourself.

Prepping isn’t just about yourself.

UCLA Graduate REVEALS that College is a COMPLETE SCAM! (Especially in 2021)

UCLA Graduate REVEALS that College is a COMPLETE SCAM! (Especially in 2021)

10 Things Not To Do in a School Bus 3..

10 Things Not To Do in a School Bus 3..

Julius Caesar — Astounding Quotes from the Roman Dictator

Julius Caesar — Astounding Quotes from the Roman Dictator

WHERE TO GET LIGHT FIXTURES IN NAIROBI | HOME DECOR LIGHTS | SHOPPING HAUL

WHERE TO GET LIGHT FIXTURES IN NAIROBI | HOME DECOR LIGHTS | SHOPPING HAUL

[JoJo] Kar's most fabulous moment

[JoJo] Kar's most fabulous moment

CRYING WITH BAD PERIOD PRANK ON HUSBAND (ADORABLE)

CRYING WITH BAD PERIOD PRANK ON HUSBAND (ADORABLE)

BAGGY - Saitama (Diss track)

BAGGY - Saitama (Diss track)

TCT 2021: CHOICE-CLOSURE: Plug-based Vs Suture-based Large-bore Vascular Closure | Dr Abdel-Wahab

TCT 2021: CHOICE-CLOSURE: Plug-based Vs Suture-based Large-bore Vascular Closure | Dr Abdel-Wahab

Everything Wrong With Squid Game - "Stick To The Team"

Everything Wrong With Squid Game - "Stick To The Team"

Meet The Parents (Starring Ben Stiller) | Greg Finally Meets Pam's Parents | Extended Clip

Meet The Parents (Starring Ben Stiller) | Greg Finally Meets Pam's Parents | Extended Clip

I Think Nintendo Has Gone Absolutely Insane...

I Think Nintendo Has Gone Absolutely Insane...

Warren Buffett gives investment advice for young people

Warren Buffett gives investment advice for young people

Plough Thru The City 2021.

Plough Thru The City 2021.

BFDI 1a: Take the Plunge

BFDI 1a: Take the Plunge

SQUID GAME in AMONG US | EP1

SQUID GAME in AMONG US | EP1

Get Specialised and Customised Executive Education from Africa’s Leading Business School

Get Specialised and Customised Executive Education from Africa’s Leading Business School

How to sew a Zipper | SEWING WITH STEVE!

How to sew a Zipper | SEWING WITH STEVE!

How To Say "Conversant" in English

How To Say "Conversant" in English

PERSONAL SHOPPER | Trailer & Filmclip deutsch german [HD]

PERSONAL SHOPPER | Trailer & Filmclip deutsch german [HD]

If not for her ingenuity, they would have remained hungry 🤤🤪🤣 #shorts #khamitovy #martaandrustam

If not for her ingenuity, they would have remained hungry 🤤🤪🤣 #shorts #khamitovy #martaandrustam

Nora En Pure - Enchantment

Nora En Pure - Enchantment

Tesla's Sexual Harrassment Case / Cathie Wood on Tesla / Diess Getting Replaced? ⚡️

Tesla's Sexual Harrassment Case / Cathie Wood on Tesla / Diess Getting Replaced? ⚡️

Black Coffee - Ready For You feat. Celeste (Visualizer) [Ultra Music]

Black Coffee - Ready For You feat. Celeste (Visualizer) [Ultra Music]

Taking advantage of opportunities: Taylor Brooks at TEDxRockyViewSchoolsED

Taking advantage of opportunities: Taylor Brooks at TEDxRockyViewSchoolsED

A Game-Changing Contour Pillow That Provides Instant Neck Relief

A Game-Changing Contour Pillow That Provides Instant Neck Relief

The Big Reunion - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday

The Big Reunion - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday

The Best Laptops - 2021 Picks!

The Best Laptops - 2021 Picks!