I've been told to "lead with your chin," same thing as point your nose where you want to go, or turn your head the direction you want to go. Amazingly eough, when I concentrated on aiming my chin where I needed to go, I pretty much went there! It worked! I got through some really narrow trees and down rocky trails and down one trail that is nothing BUT switchbacks. Not as quickly or smoothly as I'd like, but at least I made it in one piece and stayed on the bike. I LOVE riding with people better than me who are willing to give advice and let me follow their line. I learn so much that way! Makes riding more enjoyable. Reading all the posts here, hearing how much the rest of you love it - that's great, too!

annie