BACKYARD RAIL

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FREE ENTRY • FREE BURGERS • FREE REDBULL • CUSTOM STICKERS • TRAMPOLINE • FIREPIT • MUSIC • S'MORES • ALL SKILL LEVELS • BRING YOUR SKIS OR JUST BRING YOURSELF • FREE ENTRY • FREE BURGERS • FREE REDBULL • CUSTOM STICKERS • TRAMPOLINE • FIREPIT • MUSIC • S'MORES • ALL SKILL LEVELS • BRING YOUR SKIS OR JUST BRING YOURSELF •

a 7' tall, 24' long wooden ski ramp and rail in our backyard near Cherryhill Mall, London Ontario.

bring your skis, your board, your helmet, or just come hang. we've got redbull, food, a firepit, a trampoline, and a bbq going.

if you send the rail you're getting merch and prizes.

2021
chapter 01 // the beginning

The Roots

growing up in toronto, me and my friends would build rails in the backyard with limited success. that same rail made it all the way to london.

Backyard rail 2021
Night session 2022
Late night rail
Rail in the car
OG backyard rail
Where it started
2024
chapter 02 // 4 months planning. 4 weekends building.

The Build

over 4 months in the summer of 2024 i planned out the entire build. across 4 weekends from late september to mid november, my dad and i built the ramp over full days, costing upwards of $2000. couldn't have done it without his help, his time, and his tools.

The empty yard
Night planning
Framing the drop-in
Building continues
Rail and ramp
Rail laid out
Night build session
Ramp complete
Build progress
Sheeting the ramp
Late night work
Turf and string lights
Finished setup at night
First snow on the setup
JAN
chapter 03 // january 2025. it became real.

First Jams

after tremblant in 2025, i recruited a bunch of people to come out to railjam. the turnout was amazing. people were enjoying free drinks and burgers (on my dime) and most importantly, trying to ski the rail. people wanted another one and i was eager to host again.

The crew - first jam
Friends
The OG poster
Chilling in the snow
Vibes
Sending it
Setup in snow
Jam pt 2 crew
SUM
chapter 04 // it never stops

All Season

during the summer of 2025 we made some major upgrades. a new second rail, a trampoline, and a fireplace.

Rail coming out of the Jeep
Summer setup
New rail at night with string lights
Trampoline
New rail daytime view
Summer hangout
New rail setup
Yard vibes
2026
chapter 05 // a dream come true

Red Bull Snow Day

as winter 2025/26 was hitting, me and my roommate mason were already planning the next jam. i heard about a redbull sponsored climbing event and knew i couldn't fumble my chance. went in person and pitched railjam to the ambassador, ella. she agreed. we were officially redbull sponsored athletes. biggest turnout yet with over 60 people in attendance.

Red Bull poster
Rail action
Crew with Red Bull banner
Snow Day poster
Sliding the rail
Rail slide
Approaching the rail
Drop-in view
Crew with merch
Red Bull vibes
Hanging out
Friends at the jam
Good times
Energy
Burger line
Crew photo
Board crew
Setup and snacks
Grill prep
Full crew
Crew 3
Wide view
Crowd
Vibes
Late afternoon
Day wrapping up
Poster pinned at Western
Jukebox stickers
Merch crew
BACKYARD RAIL • EST. 2021 • WESTERN UNIVERSITY • LONDON ON • @MILLERDOWNEY • @MASONWALTONN • FREESTYLE SKIING • COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION • KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE • BACKYARD RAIL • EST. 2021 • WESTERN UNIVERSITY • LONDON ON • @MILLERDOWNEY • @MASONWALTONN • FREESTYLE SKIING • COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION • KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE •

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we got fans, ya heard

The Edit

an attendee at the redbull jam loved it so much they made a whole recap video

the backyard rail edit

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