Spinning round and round while going down the bunny hill

If you want a good test of your balance and edging abilities, try this: spin your way down the mountain. No, I’m not talking about catching air; simply spinning on the ground is a challenge of its own.

I tried it on the bunny hill of a nearby micro-hill, so the grade was rather modest. Spinning around is a bit scary, but fun, once you get the hang of it. Spinning is one of those just-having-fun activities that can make riding so inviting. Try one thing, nail that down, and then try something else–perhaps, in time, spinning as part of jumps.

Like most new maneuvers, spinning is best performed on softer snow, since you may be falling more frequently.

UPDATE 3/20: At our micro-hill, I took on a slightly steeper trail and had no problem catching edges or, well, spinning out. The snow was even softer (though not too soft, obviously), which helped out matters. By the time I stopped on both runs (because the terrain was starting to even out), I was only just starting to get dizzy.