The FIFTY

[yeahman]

I don't need the plus info but might consider subscribing just to support the man's efforts. The Fifty gave me and my wife many hours of viewing pleasure for sure.

[Alkasquawlik]

I’m not sure I agree with the “plus” part of the model, although there’s not much info yet.

I can see it being a good resource for those who are struggling to find the correct route info and gear for mountaineering.

On the other hand, everyone is essentially eating all this content up in video form, so maybe a bespoke “how to ride rad lines” website isn’t that controversial.

We will have to see what happens when he launches it.


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You kind of nailed it, it's more of a 'bespoke' website and newsletter for those that want more information, more writing, more beta and more insider thoughts about everything from gear to the ski business. The FIFTY+ videos will still live on YouTube for Free. Bonus content is going to go behind a paywall because it takes a lot of work to make it and compensation helps me keep accountable to the audience. For now, I'm keeping the website free, just have to start an account. Eventually I may move everything behind a paywall but we'll see when and if that happens.

[byates1]

This is how the downward spiral to only fans starts.

[Alkasquawlik]

This is how the downward spiral to only fans starts.

Who says this isn’t that exactly?

[byates1]

Gotta respect the hustle.

Pick up a hard drug habit start sitting on traffic cones for views hey a man has to provide for his family

[bennymac]

Not all spirals are downward.

[tang]

Excited to see where this goes. More and more I'm happy to pay for content I enjoy - or maybe it's feeling more and more guilty about free content I consume (TGR aside of course)
Isn't there some old TGR thread on "the 51" - ie, what different mags think should be next on the classics list? I'd search, but it won't work... you get what you pay for here

[bennymac]

My idea was to do a video series on the best burritos in each state - but first a brief montage of me and a guest bumbling our way up and down a nearby backcountry line.

It would be called “The Thrifty”

Sponsors please PM me directly

[byates1]

Benny profane and dunfree will bankroll this ^

There is no way to lose on this one..

[byates1]

I'm down to support the fifty plus site.

Could be a good way to get a new message board up and running so when this place goes tits up all us denizens can gather there

A small subscription to help maintain the site and directly support Cody and team so he doesn't have to do only fans

[nickwm21]

Excited for new films!

The paid content sounds awesome but I won’t be subscribing, I’m just tapped out in that department, but I understand why the media business has transitioned to that model. I hope one day I’ll be able to buy this content traditionally….

Best of luck to Cody!


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[uglymoney]

Excited for new films!

The paid content sounds awesome but I won’t be subscribing, I’m just tapped out in that department, but I understand why the media business has transitioned to that model. I hope one day I’ll be able to buy this content traditionally….

Best of luck to Cody!


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Yeah. Tapped out and this goes onto a list of subscriptions I want but just can't. I do only ski on Soly binders, use a knife he recommended on the fifty, and recently took a bottle (In a smart water bottle) of Tincup on a backcountry trip, eat Honey Stingers with peanut butter, etc. Cody endorsed products seem to find a way into my possession and 100 percent I buy this stuff (except the binders) because of him. Too bad his spancers don't realize his true value.

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[Danno]

I'd search, but it won't work... you get what you pay for here

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...d.php?t=357686

[Benneke10]

Writing an article about “selling out” and putting it behind a paywall is a little ironic?

[byates1]

I don't think there is any way to win being a pro skier. Rough to grind out a 30 plus yr career. What does Seth Morrison do these days?

[singlecross]

Could be a good way to get a new message board up and running so when this place goes tits up all us denizens can gather there

One of my thoughts as well. Squallywood takeover from the JHAF… possibly Cody’s true legacy move.

[tang]

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...d.php?t=357686

Bingo, thx Danno. And yes, TGR forum 2.0!

[Alkasquawlik]

Writing an article about “selling out” and putting it behind a paywall is a little ironic?

If you read it, then you'd realize it's not behind a paywall.

[meter-man]

If you read it, then you'd realize it's not behind a paywall.

That’s funny, when I search for Fifty+, OF and Pornhub keeps popping up. Didn’t know you liked the Olds, Alka!

For real though, I’m stoked you’ve developed a business that can support your habit, and hopefully for a long time to come. Cracking this code is a tough one - maybe the hardest thing a pro athlete in a non-major sport can do? So, huzzah and hell yeah.


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[googledidoo]

I'd be a subscriber to both the Fifty+ and only fans. Both would give me enormous viewing pleasure.

[pfluffenmeister]

My idea was to do a video series on the best burritos in each state - but first a brief montage of me and a guest bumbling our way up and down a nearby backcountry line.

It would be called “The Thrifty”

Sponsors please PM me directly

In.

But can we call it "Taco Talk"?

My dog and I really like tacos.


Also that reminds me of my start up resturaunt idea:

Juan's One Ton Won-Tons

Welcome to Juan's One Ton Won-Tons,
How many One Ton Won-Tons by Juan would you like?


Oh, and The Fifty rocked!

[yeahman]

That’s funny, when I search for Fifty+, OF and Pornhub keeps popping up.

Lol that's probably intentional. SEO genius!

The online subscription model has been tough to succeed at with so many people willing to create content for free who don't need the money. I follow great skiers on Instagram who offer bonus content for extra money, but I don't ever do it because the free stuff they put out is good enough. You really need to have something that people REALLY want. I've said from the beginning and still maintain that monetizing the videos is the first thing to do. Allow YouTube to place ads. I know the ads are annoying, but everybody who seriously publishes video content on YouTube does it. One thing that is particularly annoying are ads that play in the middle of videos. As a creator you can turn that off and only allow ads at the beginning. This alleviates a lot of the annoyance factor IMO. And yes I know Cody made some agreements with national parks etc. that this was not a commercial enterprise or whatever, in exchange for being allowed to film. I'd ignore that and go ahead and monetize them and see if anybody says anything. It's always easier to say you're sorry than ask permission. All they will tell you to do is take the ads off. I don't think they would even notice or care if you put ads on the Fifty videos. But in any case, going forward with this new project my unsolicited advice is allow ads on the videos and open up that revenue stream.

Anyway I subscribed yesterday. Looking forward to all the upcoming content!

[grskier]

So many in the MTB and other creater worlds have gone down the patreon route. I know I pay $5/month for one of the channels I like that I found via youtube, but that dude breaks down samples and bass lines and gets snagged on Youtube if he plays too much of the song.

anyhow, point being I'll pay for the content I like the most.

I'm not sure with my current risk tolerance if I'd be a prime user of 50+, but I'm definitely a prime viewer of the 50, and I'm guessing trying to find that bridge will be a lot of the effort Cody puts into figuring out how to put together a life that he can continue to get paid.

[TahoeJ]

Cody - just a tip. I went to your site and accidentally closed the little pop-up asking me to enter my email address. And now I can't find it. You should add it to the top menu.

[whyturn]

Nice work on the 50+ Cody Great SLC show man!


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