First, Yoder suffered a severe concussion while filming on an 80-foot gap jump in Mosquito Creek.
âIn the air I felt like everything was golden,â he said. âAs soon as I had that feeling and came around to spot my landing, I hit a wall. It felt like two cars hitting each other at full speed, but it was actually my jaw hitting my knee and knocking me out.â
Yoder walked away from the crash without any injuries to his extremities, but he had a serious decision to make. If he continued pushing his limits on massive freeriding features, he could suffer an irreparable disability. If he stopped, he was lost.
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The Curious Case Of Nick Russell Story by Ben Gavelda
There’s more beneath all the fur. A carefully and calculated mind bent on riding, a thoughtful and compassionate soul, a student of the mountains. Turning riding into a career has taken decades, and it hasn’t been easy. But snowboarder Nick Russell has ridden far more because of it, he’s become wiser, stronger and well-travelled in the process. After finally gaining much-deserved support and recognition in recent years including being a member of the
Smartwool athlete squad, it’s all falling into place for him. After all, not many snowboarders turn “pro” in their thirties. He might not be a household name, but for those who’ve been following his feats, he’s been a fountain of inspiration, dreaming big and broadening the view for the rest of us. He’s ridden arguably the earliest concept of a snowboard in Turkey with Alex Yoder, so