Staring a drop off right in the face can be really frightening, but once you become more experienced you will be able to tackle this stuff as well!

     Dropping Off -

        1.As you see the drop off, shift your weight to the back and slide back off of the saddle.
        2.If you need to brake, use the rear one, your center of gravity has shifted so if you even touch the front
          brake it can throw you.

     Descending Steep Slopes -

        1.Approach the steep part very slowly so that you will have enough time to shift positions.
        2.Slide to the back of the saddle and have your pedals level. Take a wide grip on the handlebars and look
          ahead of you. Whatever you do, don't brake suddenly!
        3.Although your speed will quickly increase don't brake too hard because it will cause you to crash. The
          good thing is that your speed will help you roll over the bumps.
        4.Quite frequently, you will encounter a rise after a step descent. To prepare yourself for this, bend down as
          you get to the bottom of the hill. If you don't, the back wheel can be thrown up causing you to crash.

     Hopping Up -

        1.If there is a lip at the top of a hill, bike up to within 1 yard from the edge.
        2.Position the cranks so that they are horizontal and stop pedalling. Pull the front wheel up toward your chest
          until the front wheel clears the lip.
        3.Transfer your weight back as soon as your front wheel lands. Lightly pull your front brake so that the back
          tire is lifted up over the lip.
        4.As you straighten your arms, push your weight back to lower the back wheel.

There is probably more skill to mountain biking than you realize and there's a lot more to it than just jumping on
     your bike and riding up and down hills! Here are some more advanced skills that will only improve your
     experience. Remember, if there is an obstacle that's just too large, don't worry about your reputation, get off of
     your bike and carry it! If anybody says anything just tell them you used to race cyclocross.

          Lifting the Front Wheel -

             1.You will need to have your bike in a low gear while learning how to lift the front wheel. Slide to the
               back of the saddle and bend down low over your bike-bend your elbows and lower your head.
               Your stronger leg should be at the top of the pedal revolution.
             2.Now, while pushing down with your stronger leg, pull up on the handlebars. The front wheel should
               be well off of the ground at this point.
             3.Once you've mastered lifting the front wheel, you will be able to tackle the rest of these maneuvers
               along with the obstacles.

          Carrying Your Bike -

               At some point in your mountain biking career you'll probably have to carry your bike!
               Here's how you do it: the frame should go over your right shoulder so that the crankset
               won't hit your body. Your right arm should go under the top tube and then around it so
               that you will be able to grab the handlebars. Now, grab the left handlebar to keep the
               front wheel steady.

          Falling -

               This again is a given, you will probably end up falling during every ride, but that's okay,
               once you learn how to fall then you'll be just fine! Here's the trick: let go of the bike as
               soon as you feel like you're going to crash. Try to find a soft spot to land on rather than
               something like a rock! As you are falling try to roll so that you won't be injured by your
               bike. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to put your arm out that provides a
               quick ticket to a broken collar bone.  It may not seem cool to wear pads but you ask
               anybody who freerides and they swear by it.  It`s way more fun to wipe and
               get up to wipe out and have your buddy carry you  out.