Snowboarder Red Gerard admits 'it's a bit scary' in air

Whether it's on skis or a snowboard, watching athletes soar on jump after jump is incredible to watch. Olympians are pros and practice each aerial or trick countless times leading up to the Games, so it's easy to think they're always focused and never get scared.

But 17-year-old snowboarder Red Gerard - who was the only American to advance out of the slopestyle qualifying rounds Saturday - admitted in a video for The Players' Tribune that although flying through the air has become "natural" for him, "it's a bit scary" sometimes.

The Pyeongchang Games are his first Olympics, and he's also competing in the big air event.

Gerard said:

"It's a bit scary, but there's kinda no feeling like it - you know, just flying through the air. I mean, I guess I've done it so much it just kind of feels pretty natural to me now, but it's definitely a pretty cool feeling, I would say."

Getting that far off the ground also makes for some absolutely stunning photos.

Read more about Gerard over at Paste BN Sports.

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