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BX camp this weekend marked the first time in 25 years of riding that I actually was able to give back to the sport. When I started riding, snowboarding was so new. There weren’t any camps to attend or anyone around to show me technique or give me pointers. In this BX camp I shared with you the things I’ve learned over the years that make such a difference in how you ride.  It was exciting to show you my somewhat unconventional method of riding and watch you take your riding to the next level.

I’m so proud of all 16 of you who showed up, despite the snowy conditions and with only 3 days notice.  You guys ruled and schooled Otsego’s BX and TP, and if you decide to attend the next camp we will have even more fun!

Otsego will once again undergo big changes in the next few weeks, moving rails around and rebuilding/changing features. It’s all about creativity and building fun things. Any ideas you have, don’t hesitate to get a hold of us. This is your park. I’m building it for you.  Give me or any of the Planet team your input, and we will try to incorporate it.

I had a ton of fun riding with you guys and would love to get some more riding in with you all before the season is out.  Thanks again for coming out and next camp we will be hitting the big jumps!

Ryan Neptune

Otsego’s latest openings at The O Park include a four pack jump line on Bob’s with a Session’s style booter mid mountain on Bob’s trail and a medium kicker on the front side. Upper DDA has been built out for the permanent BX run.

The boardercross training course will be rolled until the day before event times when we will sharpen landings and add proper take offs. This makes the course safer for beginner/intermediate skiers and riders.

We have been busy adding terrain park features, and over the next few weeks you can expect to see 5 more rails out, the flat banked wall ride, the session bowl and the start gate for the boardercross course on Dilly Dalley Alley.

The fourth jump in the 4 pack on Bob’s is somewhat of an itermediate to advanced jump and should be taken as such. Each jump requires speed from the previous one so take in mind that there are smaller jumps to play on and this line is not for everyone.

Be responsible and ride within your limits. It is less respectable to be injured, out for the season and forced to watch ice skating on tv rather than to use your head and have fun and ride at your own pace.

I personally tested each jump and they link up and ride perfect but as always every feature out on the hill requires concentration and attentiveness. I have been riding for 25 years now  and have never had an injury in snowboarding from something I could control. I ride and progress at my own comfort level and that program has served me well and has afforded me the ability to ride anything put before me today.

Currently there are over 35 features I  have built for you, and I want you to get out have fun and ride the terrain but please be cautious.

If any members would like a tour of all the terrain we have assembled Mike Langdon or I would love to take you out and give you a demonstration on proper riding and use of each feature. Just let us know and we will make it happen if our schedules aline.

Have fun out there on the hill but please think smart and progress at your own pace.

See you out on the slopes!

Check out these super good shots of a Planet down flat down rail in Minnesota. This event looked amazing and the shreds of Minnesota really made it happen. Snowboard Magazine covered the event.