Ski expert Jonah Drescher talks how to build Olympic and X Games style ski and snowboard courses

Noah Anderson

March 6, 2024 at 10:13 AM

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Former U.S. Ski Team member Jonah Drescher has 32 years of competing and coaching experience in downhill skiing. Plus, he’s a manager at Christy Sports.

Today he tells WesternSlopeNow about how to build Olympic and X Games style ski and snowboard courses. Drescher also talks about how to build a quality course and how to maintain athlete safety on those courses.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WesternSlopeNow.com.

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