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SNOWEST JANUARY 2017 25 doing and you will see so many more options and lines to take. FIND YOUR BALANCE POINT This is one of the most difficult things to learn and takes time and patience. Lots of practice is important to make sure your body always stays center on the sled. Some guys can get away with throwing their body weight around, but we know we ladies aren't capable of doing that. The key is to turn your bars the opposite way, lean the direction you want to go and give your sled a good amount of throttle. Only give your sled a good amount of throttle until it reacts to where you want it to go. Remember to look ahead and don't be afraid to use your brake if you feel like the sled is get- ting ripped away from you. This is all trial and error, but with practice the end result is to go left, then right without hesitation. Something to remember is that your sled is going to react differently in different types of snow conditions. More throttle in deeper pow- der and less for a harder snowpack. Do your best to keep your momentum and do your best to not get frustrated. BRING EXTRA GOGGLES, GLOVES I have done this since I first started riding. I always keep an extra set of goggles with different lenses in my pack. Seeing is key and we all know how weather can drastically change in an instant. Finding a good glove for my hands has always been tough. I have to have a good grip and be able to feel the bars. My hands are really small so I have to wear really thin gloves. These gloves aren't that warm so I always keep an extra set in my bag in case they get wet or frozen. Then I take a good warm