Another day of cancellations in Zermatt-Cervinia hit the mountain this morning. The women will not have the chance to race the highly-anticipated Gran Becca track due to strong winds, and an unfavorable forecast. We will keep our fingers crossed for tomorrow because the women will have one more chance to get on the course. This is the second weekend that the speed-opener has been proven difficult for the course officials to initiate.
However, last night the women had an enthusiastic bib-draw ceremony that showed a culture of ski racing enthusiasts. The women were surrounded by hopeful fans, live music and waving flags. The race has one more chance this season tomorrow at the same time.
About the Author: Ellie Hartman
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.
