OSHA would very much disapprove of Henrik Windstedt’s efforts to maximize the vertical drop at this backyard ski park in Åre, Sweden but we think its awesome. This is awesome:

“Finally tried the new start. I think we have reached the maximum vertical drop we can have here at my backyard. This was sketchy enough, too many consequences if you mess up the approach.”

The original takeoff point was window on the side of the barn but Henrik decided to send it from the top:

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