So let’s set the scene.

A baptism of fire courtesy of Twig.

This was to be an entirely different box of cheese… and an eye-opener.

Park Rat Joins Freeride World Tour @ Kicking Horse

Thank you Finn Bilous for being the bridge between worlds here.

I got to work getting the lay of the land for the following day.

The headlines were, youre gonna wake up fucking early and get ready to be cold.

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So thats exactly what I did.

I watched the first few runs from the ridge overlooking Ozone, where the commentators and announcers were commentating.

At a park event, the laps are fast, its easy to move around and readjust.

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Although the consolation prize was some snacks from Mr. Bilous so my distraction was somewhat warranted.

The potential hazards are often much more hidden on a face such as Ozone compared to a pristine park.

The comradery, hype, and love for the sport are what shine through.

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Hopefully, this cut gives you a little insight into my perspective from the day.

I’ll remember my transceiver next time.