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Just in time for next month's Burton U.S. Open Championships, Vail's Superpipe in Golden Peak is now open. The Superpipe, with its 22-foot-high walls, is North America's largest.

When the athletes hit the pipe next month, they will soar 15-18 feet out of the pipe. That's flying 40 feet off the ground.  Although daunting in size, the larger pipes are actually safer. Although the amount of air is hard to comprehend, the larger pipes allow for more room for the athletes to learn and more room for the athletes to make big mistakes. 

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