
I stretch, reaching my arms as high as I can into the cloudless sky and I can feel the smile spread across my face. They've come to see style, tricks, jumps and speed.

The crowd is already starting to build up and there is an excited buzz as the people wait for the action to begin. I check my equipment, one final time, taking huge gulps of fresh air, my mind alert in anticipation of the adrenaline rush I know will soon come.ĭown the slope, the sun catches on a visor.

The snow fell overnight, leaving a deep, crisp carpet of brilliant white as far as the eye can see.
