Powered by an old rope-tow and motor, Red Gerard used this backyard park at his parent’s place in Colorado to propel his career, even if that wasn’t what he was doing when he set out to create it. He just wanted to have a place where he could shred everyday. Well, the backyard park turned Red into an Olympic champion. Here’s a look at his homemade playground.
This Is the Backyard Park Where Snowboarder Red Gerard Learned to Shred
Powered by an old rope tow, this backyard park turned Red Gerard into an Olympic champ, even if that wasn't the intention.
BY The Inertia Mountain | Staff
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