After Tommy Ford’s impressive performance in Alta Badia, I now have a starting spot in Adelboden. Tommy finished 24th giving another nation spot to the US so we will have 6 starting spots for Adelboden. This is great news and my last shot at an Olympic berth. Right now this is how the spots go for GS: Ted Ligety is in, Tommy Ford has a 24th, Jake Zamansky has a 25th, Tim Jitloff has a 28th, and Bode has yet to qualified. All I’ve wanted is opportunities and this is it.

The next week I’ll be kicking around the east doing Christmas. Then I fly to Europe on the 31st for a few days of training with the ski team in Hinterreit, Austria. I’m skiing fast and consistent, I’m in the right frame of mine, and whatever happens this is my shot.

Happy Holidays,
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