Thanks to Ninja I felt like I had all the knowledge to do this feature with confidence …

Just wanted to drop you a quick note and video about some of my progression!   In December 2018 I took my first ninja camp in Sedona with Phil and Joanna.  Even during the first part of the first morning they had us doing things I never thought I would do.  Just applying simple skills, body position, and understanding how my bike really works did wonders for me.  I learned how to better read the trail and picked up the skills I needed to ride all sorts of terrain and features with confidence and fun instead of hope and surprise.  I did another camp with Hillary in Oct 2019 in Stokesville, and Hillary gave me even more advanced pointers to help with my cornering ("turns for dough, air for show" is what she said).  She also helped me with some of my boosting on jumps. I've been riding all sorts of stuff since then all over, and loving all of it instead of being afraid, unsure, and unsteady. On Sunday October 17th, I rode this drop/gap in Freedom Park (Big Easy), and I did it without a tow in. https://youtu.be/Sbj__G4DMSo It was a huge accomplishment for me and I'm still on an adrenaline high.  I think it is the second biggest drop in the state behind Hooch at Bryce MTB Park (also on my list).  The bridge slopes up so you can't really see the landing until you are almost over it.  I had to do 3 run ups to understand the gap and the speed needed.  Thanks to Ninja I felt like I had all the knowledge to do this feature with confidence, safety, and incredible fun!  I also did a number of other features throughout the park Sunday I hadn't done before or hadn't cleared before and nearly got them all. I just wanted to let you know how appreciative I am of the organization and your amazing coaches.  I absolutely love all the riding I get to do everywhere I go and that is primarily due to the skills and knowledge I picked up at the camps! ~Mike E.