Before your parents gasp at the prospect of Johnny flying high without shock absorbers, consider this. The tall walls can actually be safer, Sierra Mountain Manager Drew Bray confirmed. First, skiers and boarders need not commit to the whole jump. Secondly, the steep inclines serve to slow down the rider. The trick involves knowing when it's good to start and stop at the end of the jump, he explained.
Experience goes a long way.
The changing face of the ski resort has become second nature to Kirkwood, which is opening a new family tubing hill this season. The biggest windfall of the partnership comes in March, with the launch of The Sick and Twisted Big Air Contest. Off Chairs 5 and 7, the halfpipe and full terrain park bring the winter playground to life. Moreover, other freestyle events that allow twin tippers to go big with their boarder counterparts will also make the mountain stand out. They're all riding together now.