US Freeskiing Nationals: Night before the Qualifier

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US Freeskiing Nationals: Night before the Qualifier

Posted By: Tats on March 12, 2009 in All New Posts, TatsVan Chronicles - Comments: No Comments »

Well, here I am in Snowbird once again for the US Freeskiing Nationals. I have drawn a start number of 18 for tomorrow’s qualifier, meaning I will be running fairly early in the start order of 65 guys. And this is after the first qualifier heat went off all day today. Wow. The popularity of these comps is greatly represented by the number of qualifier participants, not to mention the record fast time for the comp to sell out online.

And with more skiers comes a depth of talent ever better each year. I like that. It’ll feel better to win it all with so many good skiers out there.

But, I’ve gotta get through this qualifier first. Eat, sleep, wake, shower, eat, and shred. The name of the game tomorrow is fast, fluid and show that I deserve to be in the big show. More to come tomorrow…

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