Dear Interweb,

How did we (Mike Riddle and I) manage to compete in the WC Finals halfpipe (France) and Euro Open slopestyle and Halfpipe (Laax, Switzerland) which were practically happening simultaneously?   Right after competing in qualifiers for slopestyle at the Euro Open on Wednesday, we grabbed our bags and travelled 9 hours by car/train to La Plagne. I especially enjoyed taking the train ride from Zurich to Geneva, watching the beautiful Swiss countryside go by. 

Riddle hitches a ride on the trip to La Plagne!

Right after competing at the WC on Thursday, we did the same 10 hours trip back to Laax so we could compete in finals at the Euro Open for slopestyle on Friday and Halfpipe on Saturday. 

Stripping down to my baselayer in the parking lot to make a quick getaway

Tired Teamies!

Yeah, we were all exhausted, even Trennon who rarely shows any sign of fatigue.  Why did we do it?  We did a similar trip from Italy-Laax-Italy-Laax last year so, at the last minute, we decided why not?  And, Trennon believes that supporting the World Cups is key to getting Halfpipe skiing into the Olympics.  And it is fun, from time to time, to do something that intense.

Sincerely,

Roz

Post-script:   I really missed my other teamies  on this trip as we had such a great time all together  last year  between the Euro Open and World Cup Finals, seeking “booze and glory” and managing to achieve both!  

Driving between the World Cup Finals Ceremonies and the European Open party in 2008