we have arrived back in Anchorage after the final GS of the Alaska's Best Water Tech series. Today we were greeted by a little more fresh snow and the lights of Alyeska Resort. The low cloud cover did not burn off until second run, but it was nice to finally be able to see the top of the mountain again. The warmer temps left the piste much softer than the previous days, allowing for better grip, but also resulted in a rougher ride for everyone in the mens race.
Cam and Dylan had great first runs. Dylan was able to ski into 12th place, Cam wasn't far behind in 14th. Mike also moved up into 21st. Unfortunately Kip got lat in the middle and was unable to continue.
Second run the bumpy track left by the womens race took a considerable toll on the field. Cam skied out of sight of the camera and found himself without his right ski on the bottom pitch. Mike suffered a similar fate three gates in to the upper pitch, trying to finish a right footed turn with no ski.
Dylan on the other hand had much better luck. He put down two great runs and securing a great result for himself. He was able to ski up into 12th on the day with a 78 point result.
now we are sitting in the Anchorage airport waiting to begin our long trip home. Our baggage is mostly checked in and so far we have been lucky with overweight. A few of the boys are watching the mens World Cup Slalom from earlier today. The rest of them are plugging away at homework assignments that are due upon our return.
I would venture to say that this has been a succesful trip. While not everyone skied to their potential everyday, Everyone has been able to head home with at least one great result. The boys have been making some big changes in their skiing over the last few months of the prep period and it is now starting to pay off. We are scheduled to be back in Killington tomorrow evening. I for one am excited to get home, I am ready to get home and have a little time off before the next trip.
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