The crew went above and beyond when creating a jump over the Lakeview Triple for a film from Level 1 Productions.
each other to learn the next new trick.” The tradition continues as kids today do things on skis and snowboards that were never even considered possible in the mid-’90s. “Before most of today’s park crew ever knew how to ski, and before some were even born, Schweitzer was earning its reputation as one of the most cutting-edge terrain parks in the Northwest,” Nylund said. As tricks and skills have progressed, so too have the parks themselves and the equipment used to build them, he added. Snowcats designed specifically for building freestyle terrain features have been invented, and resorts devote substantial resources to their park programs to make them bigger, safer and more fun than their competitors.
“Schweitzer takes pride in this evolution and continues to raise the bar year in and year out with new park layouts and expansions, a variety of events, and post-season photo and video shoots,” said Nylund. This commitment to providing guests a top-quality terrain park experience is evident in the number of high-caliber riders the mountain has produced over the years, according to Nylund. Many who grew up calling Schweitzer home have become familiar faces on podiums and in broadcasting booths around the world. Riders like Luke Van Valin, Noah Wallace, Dash and Kix Kamp, and the Holland brothers – Nate and Pat – all honed their skills in Schweitzer’s terrain parks. The trend continues each season with new kids emerging as standout riders in the parks. Pushed by their friends and in2016 • 2017 | schweitzer magazine
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