This was my second slalom contest ever and first professional slalom contest that I have ever done. It was very exciting to compete at this cool event that even had a roof top drop to shave 3 seconds off your time. I liked how FUN the event was and how many of my friends dressed up in costumes to celebrate the Aloha Spirit that was going on at the event. I managed to get 8th out of 16th and not to bad for my second slalom I have ever done (and never practicing for slaloms). Felt enthusiastic...
Aspen is a beautiful wonderful place that attracts snowboarders from all over the world! Once you go there you see why! I have never seen a more intense banked slalom course before in my life! I LOVED IT so much!! People kept saying that it is now the longest most challenging course in the United States. I was blessed with an opportunity to do runs on that course. It was awesome going through the very tight tree sections (very tight) with solid icy conditions and competing at an event where...