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For Jump-buildin’ Kids

By Corey on Posted in Jumps & Jump Building, Terrain Park & 1/2-Pipe

In the last couple weeks we’ve had to knock down a few jumps being built by youngsters.  They always have such a hard time understanding what the big deal is–why we can’t allow kickers to be hidden willy-nilly in various places around the resort.  (From a safety standpoint, our concern is that people might smack into–or launch… Continue Reading

Jumps and jump-building

By Corey on Posted in Skier/Snowboarder Stories

Andy wrote in with this comment: Part of the mini-golf freeride trend involves building jumps in the backcountry. If Crystal is unwilling to cater to the younger generation by building a park, can we at least be able to build jumps in the BC? If Crystal is actually aiming to be a "serious riders’" mountain,… Continue Reading

Like Van Halen says: Go ahead & JUMP!

By Corey on Posted in Jumps & Jump Building

Over the weekend somebody wrote in asking if we allow jumping yet.  First, let me apologize for the confusion over the years–though I’m pretty sure none of it was my fault. Apparently, back in the 1980′s, jumping on designated runs was prohibited for a while.  I think it had something to do with insurance or… Continue Reading