Featured Image: A snow cat at the Zermatt-Cervinia World Cup downhill on November 11th. Credit: GEPA pictures/ Mario Buehner-Weinrauch
The wind kept blowing, and fresh snow covered the tracks, which unfortunately got in the way of the men’s chance to take on the much anticipated Gran Becca course. Safety concerns ultimately led the Jury and Organizing Committee to cancel the race today. After several days of canceled training runs, there was still hope amongst the entire field, but the weather was predicted to be a challenge. Although the forecast is looking less than ideal for tomorrow, with moderate to light snow overnight, the crew is hoping that the wind lets up and allows the men to race.
In positive news, during the bib draw ceremony last night The Matterhorn Plaza came to life! Kids got to meet athletes they admire, cheers echoed, live music played, and the excitement was contagious! The crowd showed they are thrilled to watch the athletes take on the new course and will keep their fingers crossed for tomorrow.
ZERMATT,SWITZERLAND,11.NOV.23 – ALPINE SKIING – FIS World Cup, downhill, men. Image shows an overview and a closed lift. Credit: GEPA pictures/ Mario Buehner-Weinrauch
Ellie Hartman was born and raised in Breckenridge, Colorado, and was on skis soon after she was able to walk. She raced for Team Summit, out of Copper Mountain, from the age of five until she was 18. After her PG program ended, she embarked on an unexpected journey when she was recruited to join the NCAA Division II rowing team at Barry University in Miami, Florida. She took on the role of team captain and led her squad to victory in two NCAA Championships, all while successfully completing her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business Administration. After, she took 4 years to work, travel and write. Then, Ellie went back to Miami to assistant coach the University of Miami Women's Rowing Team and get a another degree in a Master's of Professional Science for Marine Conservation. She spent time as a Communications Specialist, Research Assistant and Marine Mammal Observer for NOAA SEFSC. After her contract ended, she was excited to find her way back into the ski racing world! Ellie enjoys skiing, ocean animals, great coffee, travel, SCUBA Diving, anything outdoors, delicious beer, and happy people.
