Who are these guys, just hanging out, chewing the fat while doing some light off-season slalom training? Why yes, it's the Austrian men's World Cup ski team, of course. Just in case you're not impressed by the numerous Olympic, World Championship and World Cup titles in this crowd, you can come to Treble Cone, participate in one of our five day intensive ski school programs, and get credentialed for an early morning lift ride to watch them up close and see just how good they are. All kidding aside, this morning I had the opportunity to take my guests to watch the Austrians train slalom up close in a relaxed environment on a hill with no fans, no officials or gatekeepers, and no fence in between us and them. Once we got over the giddiness of it all, the experience provided an an incredibly fertile learning environment. It also allowed us to share in our passion for the sport and talk seriously about why we love it, why racing is important, and why these elite athletes represent all the great things sport in general has to offer. As an aside, the early morning lift ride also enabled us to see the sun rise after a storm cleared, providing some of the best views I've had yet at TC along with some superb skiing.
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