The time changes, but not the times
The spring time change on “Champs Weekend”— for ski racing parents it’s an unfortunate coincidence and a sacred tradition.
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The Long Road: Friends, Fans and Family Edition
It’s March 1, which means it is time for the annual re-posting of “The Long Road,” a RacereX post that originally appeared 11 years ago. It is timed to coincide with the beginning of “Champs Season”—when anxieties reach a fever pitch in the ski racing world—as a way to give some perspective. The Long Road is part treatise/part plea to chill out; to look beyond the results that tend to drive us into a frenzy, … » read more
Ten Years Down the Long Road
Championship season tweakiness is part of the all-inclusive, non-refundable, irreplaceable ski racing experience.
The Long Road Rolls On
If you are new to “championship season” welcome to the show! And now, relax–you’re in for a long ride.