Aside from a few exceptions, the ski season in North America has come to an end. Instead of skiing, we’re biking, climbing, and doing whatever other hobbies best distract from the fact that, yes, there are three to four months before winter begins anew.
But that doesn’t mean that in other corners of the northern hemisphere, skiers aren’t still getting after it.
Recently, the high-flying Swede Jesper Tjäder stopped by Skistar Trysil, a Scandinavian ski resort that builds an impressive array of park features for use during the warmer months.
While there, Tjäder put on the kind of show he’s known for, laying down a dizzying array of rail combinations with some airtime for good measure.
If you’re not into the POV angle, Tjäder also shared some clips filmed from afar.
This summer, Trysil planned to have the park open for two windows: June 26 to June 28, and July 3 to July 5. The ski resort also hosted a summer camp with another professional skier, Birk Ruud.
Beyond Trysil, a few other European mountains offer skiing after the snow stops falling. One hotspot, Zermatt, Switzerland, houses the highest and largest summer ski area on the continent. And it’s not just groomed trails. The slushy Snowpark Zermatt features jumps and jibs, drawing crowds of freestyle skiers looking to add a postscript to their winter.
For Tjäder, the visit to Trysil wasn’t the first time he’d dusted off his skis this summer. Last month, alongside other pros, he attended the Scandinavian Team Battle in Copenhagen, Denmark. The unique competition takes place on the flanks of a powerplant that, with artificial snow, doubles as a year-round ski area.
In the battle, Tjäder took second alongside his teammate and fellow countryman, Oliver Movenius.
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