Missile Sled Mountaineering

Date: 4/24/2024
Partner: Brandon Chalk
Start: State Highway 82 - West of La Plata TH
Distance: 3.9 m
Elevation Gain: 3600ft
Duration: 3hrs 30min
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Some have called missile sled mountaineering (aka swiss bobbing) dangerous and irresponsible.

"You are going to kill yourself" they say.

"Think of your family and loved ones" they plead.

I don't know how many times I have been asked "How do you control speed? How do you stop or even steer?"

My response to these questions is simple.

Careening thousands of vertical feet from the summits of Colorado's highest and steepest peaks at speeds of 40mph is not for the faint of heart.

The bases of these sleds are coated with a new non caloric silicone based kitchen lubricant Brandon has been perfecting for years. The lubricant creates a sliding surface 500 times more slippery than any cooking oil known to man.

But know this... we are professionals. It is common knowledge in the swiss bobbing community that we are in the upper echelon of competive missile sledders. Despite the accolades and honors, we been critizited for pushing the sport too hard and too fast. The steep and trecherous peaks of Colorado are just too much they say.

So before just jumping in... we highly recomend that you seek the proper coaching and mentorship before attempting this dangerous sport for yourselves.

This embedded video has not been working properly on some mobile devices... here is a link to watch directly on Youtube.

Missle Sled Mountaineering Youtube Video