Ola shredheads,

 

Now I know no one can compete with Whistler when it comes to parks, they have limitless money and an army of park staff, but how about Grouse, Cypress, Big White? Well you decide. Manning Park a little known shredders haven located between Hope and Princeton has been quietly creating a force to be reckoned with. Jay, Ty and Brett have  put in more rails then you can shake your jib stick at and count it, 5 tables. Two small beginners, which progress up to a 65 foot wedge that is beyond perfect. While working in the park i have heard many a times, "holy shi*t, that is a big jump" from the chair. The flat-down and down rail at the top of the park are at eye-level for me and i'm 5'10" so they sit nice and high out the of the ground. The channel gap was sessioned this weekend by skiers at 'Lord of the Park" and I know that snowboarders can hit it with more style. As a part-time park staff it breaks my heart to think that the park isn't being used to its full potential. I can't keep it a secret any more.......... Manning with no money and only two full-time staff members and a piece of sh*t old cat has a park that rivals anyones in BC outside Whistler. Don't believe the web-site photos they're from last year. Head to Manning on a weekend, when the park is perfectly groomed by Ty and check it out for yourself.

 

Cassandra

 

 

Dudes and Dudettes,

 

So totally stoked for this weekend, not only are we holding "lord of the park" (a ski competition so i won't get into it), but we are holding a beginners clinic in our beautiful park. Park riding can be a tough scene to get into, it can be intimidating if you are new to the park monkey experience, so here at Manning we have come up with a solution. Lets hand the park over to a bunch of beginners and teach them the basics of park riding. Things like, don't uses your edges when on a rail or fun box, and if you bail at the bottom of a table slide your broken ass to the side and clear the landing so you don't make the situation worse by having the next person land on you......you know the basics. A friendly environment, with no egos, WHAT?! Park riding with no ego???? Yup, you read correct, so beginners feel free to come out and shred with some seasoned riders who are going to teach you all you need to know for only 5 bucks. Does it get any better?? Oh yeah it does, Ty, Jay and Brett hauled Carl's beat up old truck into the park and turned it into a new feature.....sick. Watch for pictures.

 

Much Love,

 

Cassandra