Chris Geisen Backside 180
With all of this new snow it’s hard to think about riding in the park. We all head to the woods to find those natural features. The only problem now is it’s hard to find just the right natural feature, well not when you’re in The Stash! The features here in The Stash are designed to replicate cliff drops, pole jams and tranny finders, so you don’t have to spend all day searching for that perfect cliff or pole jam. So here are some tips for getting the most out of The Stash.
Like any cliff, it’s hard to get that perfect first hit. Here’s what I do to make the most of that first hit. I side slip the takeoff on my approach, unbuckle and hike up. I never ride down to the lift because someone could steal that perfect hit by the time I make it back around. So now I’m buckled in and have a packed down take off with a fresh powder landing! What more could you ask for? Spins? Yes I think so! I usually just hike one of the several drops a few times to get some good fresh landings. By packing out the take off, it makes it that much easier to spin. Chris Geisen here throws a big backside 180 on one of the lower drops. Photo by Justin Majeczky. He sure makes it look easy!
As more tracks make it through, it makes it easier to get to some of the more hidden features, like the down-flat-down log rail and the tree gap. Well I hope this helps you make the best of The Stash! See you in the pow!
-Cory Snow Reporter
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