POV: Solo Progression Session at Hyland Hills, MN

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 Hyland Hills Ski Area is a compact but highly influential local hill in Bloomington, Minnesota, just south of Minneapolis. Located inside Hyland Lake Park Reserve and operated by Three Rivers Park District, it serves as one of the Twin Cities’ main downhill hubs, pairing a modest 175-foot vertical drop with a dense lift network and an outsized reputation for race training and terrain parks. The ski area sits minutes from the Mall of America and the Minneapolis–Saint Paul airport, which helps generate heavy after-school and after-work traffic all winter long.... Read more on the Location page