so… it’s been a rocky start to what is commonly referred to as “the late April desperation tour.” I’m 0 for 3 in the significant slaloms; there’s one more scheduled slalom start, but unfortunately I will be the low point holder which is never a good sign. Thus, it’s extremely difficult for me to score a point race and lower my world rank.

Anyway, I’m in Scandinavia so things are good. It’s always a treat to race in a random, remote location, like this one, for the first time. The people are exceptionally nice, not quite as nice as New Zealand, but really nice. Most of the Swedes speak fluent English that makes life much easier for us. The country has a North American feel with a European touch.

I have to run, but we have two great opportunities in GS on Wednesday and Thursday so the desperation tour continues. Hope all is well, w