Moving Right Along...to Killington, Vermont, for the HERoic Killington Cup Presented by Stifel. I always love coming back to the States, and especially Killington, for this race. The East Coast holds a special place in my heart from all of the memories I have when I was younger, and over the years growing up here. Racing here is such a special vibe-the crowd brings so much atmosphere-something different from what we see anywhere else on the World Cup. I had such amazing memories at Killington, specifically ever since the first time I skied on the Superstar trail, and got my first waffle...so it was really great to be back "home."
Not only did I have a chance to spend time with my family and my team for Thanksgiving, but my aunts and uncles also came to watch the race. It was such a blast to celebrate Thanksgiving with my brother Taylor, sister-in-law Kristi, and my mom. Traci made an amazing dinner for us, and it was just...special.
This year at Killington, my biggest takeaway wasn't another victory, but-perhaps more importantly-that the purest and most wonderful part of the sport are the fans that bring the excitement and cheer no matter who is racing, simply because they love the sport and are so excited to see racing in and of itself. My favorite part of these home races is seeing the kids and their excitement to witness a World Cup in the United States. I can't stress the importance of World Cups on home soil enough-it brings awareness to this sport we all love so much, but also gives kids a chance to dream and realize this could be a possibility for their future if they keep working and setting their goals high and doing everything they can to achieve it.
Directed By: Mike Dawson
Produced By: Megan Harrod and Kilian Albrecht
Edited By: Dana Willax
Presented By: Adidas, Barilla, Atomic, Oakley, and IKON Pass
Thanks To: skiandsnowboard.live (if you live in the States, check out skiandsnowboard.live for interviews, race replays, and more)
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30 дек 2022
