In the words of Brody Leven, “Terminal Cancer is some freak-of-nature sort of couloir: perfectly straight, lined by tall rock walls and consistent in pitch.” Brody tackled this famed Nevada line with fellow skiers Alex Taran and Caroline Gleich—his video gives you a feel for what it’s like to ascend and descend the burly chute.

Think you have what it takes to ski this couloir? Read Brody’s account of his recent adventure.