POV: INSANE Progression Day on The XL Jump

Profile and significance John Davison is a freestyle-focused ski creator whose YouTube channel centers on clear, practical instruction for park and all-mountain progression. Rather than chasing slopestyle or big air podiums, he documents how everyday skiers can build confidence step by step—first turns off small jumps, safer crash habits, core rail skills, and the style tweaks that make tricks look clean. His tone is friendly and methodical, with lessons broken into small, testable actions you can try on the next lap.... Read more on the Athlete page

Overview and significance Banger Park in Scharnitz, Tyrol, is a purpose-built, summer-only freestyle training ground where skiers and snowboarders send into oversized landing airbags from dry-slope in-runs. Set on the Seefeld plateau about half an hour from Innsbruck, it operates from roughly May to the end of November and positions itself as a high-output progression venue with multiple jump sizes and a jib platform. The model is simple but powerful: repeatable airtime, safe landings, and fast feedback so you can take new tricks to snow with confidence when winter returns (official FAQ).... Read more on the Location page