Yesterday at 8:00 AM, even before sunrise, we were on top of the hill in Spaarnwoude. It was dark, quiet, and the weather forecast left no doubt: this moment had to be seized. The first freeride ski area in the Netherlands. A short, steep descent that experienced freeriders now call the most radical ride in the Netherlands.
After the exceptional snowfall, we didn't wait, but acted. With real snow, creative lines, and tree runs, we built a playground for freeriders, right in the heart of the Netherlands. No indoor hall, no artificial snow. Just real.
What started as a spontaneous idea quickly grew into something bigger. Within 24 hours, we were featured in four national and regional newspapers, and the story was massively picked up online and on social media.
Thanks to everyone who was there, rode, and had the courage to show what's possible when passion and timing come together.
This was raw. This was unique.
For riders, by riders. Poederbaas.
Stenmar IJff @pauldegroot @joostvanderburg
