Cody Townsend checks a Banff National Park beauty off the list in episode 6 of The FIFTY

Unless you’ve been living under a rock–or in a backcountry hut–all winter, you’ve probably heard about Cody Townsend’s most recent challenge: to ski all 50 lines featured in 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America . From Utah to Nevada, back to Utah and up to Canada, Townsend and crew have been ticking off one North American classic after another this season. In episode 6 of The FIFTY, Townsend, along with Chris Rubens, Canadian Rocky connoisseur Kevin Hjertaas and filmer Bjarne Salen, make a last-minute decision to ski the Aemmer Couloir in Banff National Park. As with most things worth having, this line did not come easy. A sketchy drive, dark start and an eight-mile walk just to get to the base of the couloir made for a memorable sixth pursuit. Stay tuned for more from Townsend and company.