The TRUTH About Being a Ski YouTuber

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Published 2024-05-09
Ever wonder what it's like to be a full time YouTube creator. It doesn't pay well, but it's the best job in the world. What does a day in the life of a ski content creator really look like? Come along for 24 hours of skiing, filming and video editing.

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00:00 - intro
01:02 - the night before
01:40 - prep ski gear
02:57 - food prep
07:20 - bed time
07:28 - snoozing
07:50 - out the door
08:05 - gear locker
08:30 - parking garage dance
09:17 - the commute
13:50 - creekside parking lot
15:20 - assessing conditons
16:00 - groomers
17:33 - peak chair
20:00 - harmony chair
22:36 - symphony chair
23:04 - flute bowl
27:03 - whistler bowl
27:56 - snow snake attempt #1
29:54 - snow snake attempt #2
31:50 - west cirque
35:25 - more skiing
35:58 - top to bottom
37:22 - back to the truck
37:42 - driving home
41:00 - three pet peeves
41:50 - getting organized
43:00 - evening routine
44:12 - thanks for hang

All Comments (21)
  • @andya688
    Thanks for letting us spend a day with you buddy. You're doing things right far as I can tell. My plan was living in a van and washing dishes every night to cover costs but I never managed to pull it off so it's great watching you live that dream man, somebody has too lol. Oh I almost forgot here's my half of the gas money 😎
  • @andrewbryan1444
    Dude, I'm so proud of you for taking the plunge and going for it. You're my fav ski content creator!
  • @bigjerm7991
    It looks like the youtube algo has been a bit kinder to you recently and it's fully deserved. Really enjoying the videos. Love and support from the UK
  • @Andrew55McDonald
    The end part about unloading gear and bringing it up is too relatable.
  • @qf2994
    Great video! Maybe use this to fix the burnt out indicator in your truck (12:48) 😅, or it could be around 1/9 of a gas tank. Keep it up
  • My partner and I met in whistler 5.5 years ago and had the most magical 2 years there, and since your YouTube channel I have vicariously lived there through your videos. Thank you so much for making that a possibility and bringing me so much happiness each week.
  • @delta9jms
    I could feel my quads burning in that snow snake .. and then getting to the end and stretching the legs out on your toes. This type of video is good for the trolls who will say you are just a youtuber and don't work hard at all. Bullshit - your hard work is evident in your killer videos and continuous quality content. Oh almost forgot -- that top of The Peak chair as it approaches the top of cliff -- brings back memories of when I was there early 2000s need to make it back. Loved the terrain off that chair. Stay Spicy.
  • @ajsorensen2585
    Love the behind the scenes footage, I always knew Liquid Courage was part of the secret sauce but seeing your whole routine is sweet! Glad to hear you're full time Rise & Alpine, that's a win in itself😎
  • @edclark1345
    Love u man keep it up don’t quit please ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
  • @vikallada3712
    Started watching your vids last year to amp myself up for a trip out to Whistler. Been here ever since. Keep livin the dream man
  • @danaskubic2145
    Love seeing the behind the scenes raw footage. That's some seriously crispy snow. Glad you didn't stay in the trees. Great content, thanks for sharing
  • could we get a tour of the quiver? would be a great video for the not ski season
  • @jimth3anvil
    Hey man. Quick thing to check in regards to your truck radio. You might have a shot fuse. Your owner's manual should have a whole layout of your fuse panel(s). Just gotta figure out which one is related to your radio. Replace it and see what happens. There might even be a couple spares already in your fuse panel. If something else stopped working at the same time as your radio, thats a pretty good chance it's a fuse, and both circuits are on the same fuse.
  • @mackie_p
    Can’t believe it’s almost summer as well my dude! Glad we got the season we did!! We still got a couple weeks left of snow!! Thanks for the BTS!! Gas is only 1.39 where I live in Alberta! 😮😮
  • @flapjackson6077
    That was most interesting! That crunchy mogul run down to Snow Snake was exactly beyond my capabilities. Lol. Snow Snake was absurd! 😂 Good to see you play some guitar! Not to run on, but that drive is beautiful. Your situation is unusual in a pretty cool way. Living in the city, and having Whistler/Black comb les than a couple hours away. Nicely done!
  • @bstrac77
    Thanks for taking us behind the scenes! Some of your night before prep looks familiar 😃 I'm the same way in that I need to leave everything ready to go, because otherwise I can't get out of my own way before I have coffee. BTW.... the boot dryers at 1:27 are the best
  • @BikefitMatt
    You have found your calling. Love your content Im snowboarder who lives in the UK and you make my day when im not able to ride. Thank you 🙏🏻
  • @lhasalynn2091
    "Did you have a good day at the office, Dear??" LOL! Phenomenal fun video---and fascinating. You DO have a lot of work, though! But it's part of the job! I was making some of those crispy turns with you--and about to jump from my chair at a few points!! I remember some of those runs--and I remember my twin and I doing that drive from Vancouver to Whistler in a rental car. So beautiful!!! We were in Heaven for two weeks!! Blackcomb was the new baby in town--we loved it. Please do more impromptu videos--it was a terrific idea! my best! :eyes-pink-heart-shape: Lynn in NYC
  • @spcfor3
    You should do a video trying out snowboarding before the end of the season! Love your content brotha