Heading into my 1st British Ski X Champs after only 2 races under my belt, I knew I had nothing to lose. I had very limited experience and tactically, I was still clueless! What the hell is a wu tang? and a butter box?! After figuring that out and after an average qualifying run, I knew I had to step it up and rip out the start. Pulling out in front, I was very aware of the girls right behind me. Thriving on the ‘mano a mano’ atmosphere, I came through to take the win. British Champ oh yeahhh! A good day in Laax, Switzerland.
Leaving straight after the race, I headed to Geneva to pick up my new coach, 1 week retired ski x racer- Yannick Enting. Arriving at Les Menuires’s ‘The Skilt’ hotel, we were completely spoiled rotten. An awesome hotel with great staff. If you are in the area- check it out! The French Nationals were just up the road in Val Thorens. I was excited to train a new track. Starting bib number 1 for the race, I made some rookie mistakes. Still hadn’t mastered the single/double roller combos, my shins took another beating! Happy with some big improvements and good feelings, it was a great week. Did I mention it was 23 degrees?
Pam x
Start number 104 at The Brits
Hanging at the start with Liz…
Winning!!!!
Picking up my cute little rental skoda at Zurich…
The less than glamourous side of ski racing…
Starting numero uno at French Nationals…
Inspection in Val Thorens…
In the start gate…
The awesome Val T track…
My new coach Yannick- the ski x guru…
Repping ski x at the Alpine champs in Meribel with Kamakaze Scott Garvie… Watch out for this one!
Got to love some spring skiing!
