Let's be honest, Telluride does not need a terrain park. While most resorts construct them to attract the skiing and snowboarding youth market, we can all agree that the steep pitches, amazing scenery and epic backcountry have that demographic dialed. Because of this, the resort's down rails, roller-coaster boxes and step-up jumps don't even compare to those in the massive parks at Keystone or Breckenridge (resorts that need terrain parks). But, regardless of its size and features, nothing can top lapping the Hoot Brown terrain park, especially on a warm, spring, blue-bird day. Since Telluride lacks the hoards of people that constantly crowd every Front Range park, that pressure and intimidation factor to try and outdo the person ahead of you completely dissipates. Plus, when the park crew adds a few new rails, it is really easy to get your groove on. Of course, it must be noted, right at the start, that none of us are pros to the whole freeride/park scene. We love trying new tricks and hucking ourselves, but when it comes to double and triple corks, we'd rather leave it to Gus Kenworthy or Sammy Carlson than even contemplate attempting them. Song: "I Need You Tonight" by Punkin' Machine