Dryden local Daniel Shaffer is back home after competing in this year’s X-Games in Aspen.
Shaffer finished 7th in both the snowmobile freestyle and speed & style competitions despite taking a crash in warmups.
“I managed to still ride the show, but I had to hold back a little because of a minor neck injury. I still got it done,” Shaffer said.
During the winter season, Shaffer tours trails across North America doing demos, jumps and tricks.
“I’ve got probably a dozen upright tricks,” Shaffer said. “Seat grabs, no hands, no feet. You name it.”
“The more I can ride, the less I have to work.”
Shaffer says he expects to return to the X-Games next year.
“When you put your helmet on and you get on your machine, you’re not worried about life, you’re not worried about politics,” Shaffer said. “You’re just focused on what you’re doing, and it’s fun.”
