18. Gothic Couloir: Blinded by desire
As avalanche season approaches, here's a re-play …
The Fine Line · Backcountry Zero
October 25, 201842m 11s
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As avalanche season approaches, here's a re-play of our most popular episode ever.
When you move to Jackson in your 20’s, you can suddenly find yourself thrust into an extreme playground where the stakes are literally life and death. Accomplished ski racers Jim Ryan and Connor Nolan had the skills to tackle some of Jackson’s burliest lines. Their desire to ski those big lines blinded them to the level of risk they were taking until the day they attempted Gothic Couloir. Rescuer Cody Lockhart understood that desire.