Soft California snow…

As I watched the men’s world cup ski race in California last weekend, I was struck by how most racers had a hard time adapting to Western US soft snow after a full season of racing on concrete-hard courses. 

I didn’t heard much about on the media reporting I saw and read, but it was visible as the plumes of powder snow trailed behind each racer. Too much edging, more slowing down and hundredth of seconds added! 

Ski flatter, guys! 

It had to be hard on the less experience and the less adaptable athletes. 

Constant change is what skiing is always all about...