On The Hill: Breck’s Freeway jump line with the best of the best (video)
On The Hill is brought to you by The Steadman Clinic and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute.
VIDEO: Z Griff recruits a few of the best local jumpers (Mark Hoyt, Nicky Weiss and Ian Smith) for a demonstration on the proper way to hit the Freeway jump line, Breck’s biggest and most intimidating pro-level jumps. Even Z Griff steps up to the challenge for a few hits.
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Summit Daily field report: A sunny day but not too warm.
Weather: High of 12°, low of -7°. Clouds rolling in this afternoon.
Lift lines: Going to see some crowds but many will be getting ready for tonight.
Breakdown: A very beautiful, cold, crisp last day of the year. Watch Mark Hoyt, Nicky Weiss, Ian Smith and myself jumping the big ramps in Freeway.
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