Oh the wonderful Colorado snow! I am so happy to be training at Copper,Vail and Loveland! The weather has been great along with the training. The snow in Vail is icy, Copper is hero skiing and Loveland is soft. A great range of training. Yesterday was the first really cold day. It was -20 while we were ripping Super G at 6am. Every other day has been unusually warm in the early mornings.

I have been focusing a lot on my gliding in Copper. This place is the best for that because it’s flat and easy. Any over edging or hard pressure is like braking at the end of the turn here. Since I am a more technical skier its great for me to challenge myself on easier courses. Less is more I’m finding out.

Next stop for me is Big Sky, MT. I will be home for a week before my first World Cup in Lake Louise. I can’t wait to ski in Big Sky. They open Thanksgiving weekend and already have amazing snow. Since I’ve been in Colorado Big Sky has gotten two and half feet of snow! Yeah! Powder before the race season officially begins for me. There is no better way to start! That and stuffing myself with as much turkey, potatoes and pie as possible. Gotta eat for those flats in Lake Louise!

Check ya later and Happy Thanksgiving!