Dropping Cliffs

[dean_spirito]

I dragged my kids out of the park today and we went on a hunt for some cliffs. Keystone actually has some great features to play around on.

Keystone Cliff

• dean_spirito
• Jan 22, 2017
• 1

 

[dean_spirito]

I hate to see this thread go silent for too long. Who has been throwing themselves from high places?? Pics or it didn't happen......

 

[Tricia]

Okay, Okay.....
@Matchstix and I ventured off the groomers into some tasty trees at Whistler. When we came out to the cat track we were "cliffed out".
As you can see, its not really a cliff, but when its a surprise after some beautiful steep tree turns, it sure felt BIG (to me)

@Matchstix said "Do it Tricia. You got this." I skidded a little and then took it but it wasn't graceful or pretty in anyway.
I decided to video him when he did it, and this is what I got.
Needless to say, it was fun and now I wish I'd had more courage.
Below see pictures in the trees and the later video of our "cliff"
Hope you find a few laughs and smiles in this.

Thanks for the encouragement Kevin. This was fun!

 

[RNZ]

Not me, but thought a fellow kiwi's first taste Corbett's deserved a mention - I think you might be seeing more of Hank

 

[Mothertucker]

My friend has video of me falling off a rock, but he won't turn it over to me for proper disposal.

 

[Mothertucker]

I am usually behind the camera, but I did jump off this rock with a handheld back in January. The barrier fence to this area was buried and patrol had not yet taped it off. Note the two boarders on the stopped lift, when it was running, you had to time it right. There were a lot of rare lines and places that got skied this year, and still will this spring. https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=qzeWGlGQC2M Sorry, link would not embed.

 

[Mothertucker]

I am usually behind the camera, but I did jump off this rock with a handheld back in January. The barrier fence to this area was buried and patrol had not yet taped it off. Note the two boarders on the stopped lift, when it was running, you had to time it right. There were a lot of rare lines and places that got skied this year, and still will this spring. https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=qzeWGlGQC2M Sorry, link would not embed.

Second attempt. Appears to have been successful.

 

[dean_spirito]

I finally made it down to Taos! This place is an absolute playground!!

Dean Jumping at TSV

• dean_spirito
• Mar 28, 2017

 

[Tricia]

@dean_spirito = fearless!

 

[Guy in Shorts]

Love this shot of Dylan Dipentima- on the Ski The East Freestyle tour. Maybe this should be in the thread on Chasing Waterfalls.

 

[Tricia]

@dean_spirito I found this drop from our time in the Land of the Giants. Thought it may be good for this thread.

 

[dean_spirito]

@Tricia that was at A Basin, off the cliff at the bottom of Falcon. Lets go over there when you get into town!

 

[Tricia]

@Tricia that was at A Basin, off the cliff at the bottom of Falcon. Lets go over there when you get into town!

Can't wait!!

 

[dean_spirito]

Land of the Giants has been skiing really well!

Land Of The Giants

• dean_spirito
• Apr 29, 2017

Gapping The Double

• dean_spirito
• Apr 29, 2017

Looks like I'll be at the Basin tomorrow if anyone else is around.

 

[Tricia]

I can't wait to get back to the Land of the Giants!!
Maybe some day I'll be cool with air.

 

[Drahtguy Kevin]

I can't wait to get back to the Land of the Giants!!
Maybe some day I'll be cool with air.

I have zero issues with the air. It's the landing that kicks my ass and various other parts of my body.

 

[Mike King]

See me in the air, dial 911.

 

[dean_spirito]

I'm hoping we get some snow soon so we can all start jumping!! I've got my eye on a few burly airs at the Basin.

Anybody else have big plans for the season? New goals?

 

[SBrown]

This year's theme song

 

[Tricia]

That could be a good tune for the ski play list.