The Canadian team wrapped up one of the coldest training camps I have ever been to. We trained for six day in Panorama under blue skies and -30 temperatures. Despite the cold weather, we managed to make some improvements in preparation for the two World Cups in Telluride, Colorado.

Telluride, Colorado is in the southwest of the state and has a cool town, great snow and fabulous terrain. We arrived in a snowstorm that dumped 25 cm on the resort and then on our third day we were treated to blue skies and beautiful snow conditions. Our first World Cup was held on Tuesday of this week. I rode cleanly but not fast enough to qualify for the finals, posting a disappointing 25th place. My teammates, on the other hand, had some great results, with Matt bringing home the Gold, Kimi taking third and Jasey and Michael placing 5th and 6th respectively.

I had a chance to redeem myself today with a second World Cup event in Telluride. I was feeling great and rode hard – unfortunately, the conditions called for a gentler style of riding than I was throwing down. Once again I placed a disappointing 25th place. Once again, my teammates pulled through, with Jasey taking the gold ahead of Michael, while Caro finished a respectable 9th place. Matt unfortunately broke his arm in the first run of the qualification and did not get a chance to repeat his performance from earlier in the week.

Despite a few hiccups, the Canadian team had a great week in Telluride.

Now we are packing up the cars and heading home for Christmas before more World Cup action resumes in the New Year!

Merry Christmas!