All Images: Steven Berg
Like the USA itself, the Fourth of July is a various vacation. And by that, we imply there’s no proper or improper approach to have fun. Some individuals head to the seashore to revel within the sand and revel in a crispy sunburn. Others hit the yard with family and friends, lighting up the grill and setting off one or two questionably authorized fireworks. Irrespective of the way you partied on America’s Independence Day, in case you had enjoyable, you probably did it proper.
However let’s be sincere… we’d be mendacity if we stated some didn’t do it higher than others. Our buddies within the OS Crew confirmed us our new favourite approach to ring in one other birthday for the USA; sliding rails, hitting jumps and toting the Stars and Stripes at Woodward, Copper.
Whereas the warmth of July leaves most areas within the Northern Hemisphere craving a calm down, Woodward, Copper continues to thrive and hold the freeski scene alive and nicely. You’ll discover related motion in only a few locations, with Timberline at Mt. Hood being our solely different true contender at this second.
Sitting at just below 10,000 ft above sea stage, Woodward, Copper is nestled into the Colorado Rocky Mountains and in a position to retain sufficient snow to construct out each their summer season camp and public hike parks. In reality, the general public park is at present scheduled to be open into September, situations permitting. It doesn’t matter what caliber of skier you may be, that is the summer season to move to Woodward. They’ve bought the coaches and options to place a smile in your face very quickly.
Due to their diligent mountain ops workforce, they’ve turn out to be masters at preserving their snow when the traditional winter season winds down. Due to this, devoted rippers just like the members of the OS Crew are in a position to get after it, even on the Fourth of July.
Steven Berg was behind the lens to seize the motion and protect this historic mix of patriotic snowboarding. The bounce line is firing, the down-flat-down rail is greased and the quarter pipe is formed to perfection. Try the photograph gallery beneath, and remember to search for Woodward, Copper occasions arising, just like the Summer time Rail Jam Sequence.
Images: Steven Berg
Skiers: Mason Kennedy, Justin Kennedy, Carson Sharp, Ian Russell, Kyle Johnston
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