Cody Townsend's video: The FIFTY - 42 50 - Avalanches and Blue Ice on the Columbia Ice Cap

Hanging above the Athabasca Glacier lies a classic line that is equal parts aesthetic and intimidating. The site of a multi-fatal avalanche in 2021, the old alpine climbing route needs a special blend of conditions to become skiable and safe. To help illustrate the challenges and changes of the Skyladder, the first descentionist and Canadian ski legend, Doug Ward joins to talk about his first time skiing it and give the crew some unique insight to the line. Joined by Kevin Hjertaas of MTN Guiding, the Skyladder is an exercise in patience but a reward of pure alpine fun. Co-Starring: Doug Ward, Kevin Hjertaas Cinematography by: Bjarne Salen Photography by: Bjarne Salen Editing by: Lou Currie VFX Maps by: Blair Richmond Music from: Artlist.io License 4023308 ---------------------------------------------------------- ROUTE Info: Want to use the maps used to guide The FIFTY, here is 14 day Free Trial and 20% discount to OnX Backcountry App: https://www.onxmaps.com/backcountry/r/fiftyproject WEATHER: For a 60 day trial to an All-Access subscription to OpenSnow click here: https://bit.ly/3TTZhA5 GEAR Used in Episode: Salomon QST 106: https://alnk.to/6bRkaUX Salomon MTN Binding: https://alnk.to/dLdUm1C Salomon Carbon S3 Poles: https://alnk.to/87VEXX0 Yeti Rambler 20oz: https://alnk.to/gzS237q Swatch BioCeramic: https://bit.ly/3gQhCzo Hyperlite Porter Headwall 55: https://bit.ly/3NnROa6 Smith Summit Helmet: https://alnk.to/ehYjxBD Smith Wildcat: https://alnk.to/d3ySqO7 Smith Pursuit Glacier Glasses: https://alnk.to/7M6hfmL Smith Squad Mag: https://alnk.to/hDmzW2F LeBent Cody Pro Sock: https://alnk.to/cHJmtdU LeBent Base Layer: https://alnk.to/58mMi9D Arcade Capture Belt: https://alnk.to/4MxozAr Mammut Carbon Probe 280: https://alnk.to/cHJmtfT Mammut Alugator Pro Light: https://alnk.to/8iQpWSn Mammut Barryvox S: https://alnk.to/2uDpzVA Pomoca Free Pro 2.0: https://alnk.to/aeUKJS9 Thule Duffle: https://alnk.to/9IatNqU Thule Ski Bag: https://alnk.to/gKMN24C Hestra Falt Guide Glove: https://alnk.to/gKMVh4f Hestra Overmitt:https://alnk.to/gKMVh4f Hestra Merino Touchpoint Liners: https://alnk.to/gKMVh4f Honey Stinger Energy: https://bit.ly/3sPpX9g Strainge Beast Kombucha: https://bit.ly/3sK6vLj TinCup Whiskey: https://bit.ly/3FvbSpb