We've got a ski champ in town! Really?

Today, Ted Ligety, like the rest of his fellow racers was using his new "2 x 4s," and in the worst of possible conditions, he managed to triumph at the season's opening ski World Cup in Sölden with a historic 2.75 second lead. There is no question that the skier from Park City is a true champion and if you have seen his recent training videos, you can appreciate that he's got the “right stuff.”

Yet if he were to stroll down Main Street, Park City, at any time of the year most people would not recognize him. He's got no fan club and no one to cheer for him loudly at any of the World Cup venues This morning, as he had already won, I was on my way to Deer Valley to pick up some fresh croissants and I turned on the local radio, hoping to hear from that race. Nothing.

As you can see, ski racing is not popular in Park City. At least, Ted doesn't have to worry about paparazzi when he happens to be in town...