Feeling pretty beat up
The skiing world in Europe is far different from anywhere else in the world, especially North America. Here, skiing and mountain life are a part of the culture. Skiing is a social activity. There are two types of ski areas in Europe. Those that are most known to foreigners are the larger destination resorts like [...]
Another World
A lot has happened since my last entry. To begin with, I spent three days at Sugarloaf waiting to race downhill. The always-reliable January thaw was far from merciful during our races there. In the three days, I only skied three runs – all of which were during the first morning. The organizers cancelled the [...]
A good start to the new year
I just finished the first half of an eight day racing block. The first four days were NorAm Cup slalom and giant slalom races. They were held at Sunday River right after New Year’s. A while back, I made a decision that I would stay home until the races started. This meant that I would [...]