You know that people spend thousand of dollars to climb to the top of major mountains to watch the sun rise across the peaks. Well Olympic Alpine volunteers just have to get up early, (5:30 a.m.) and get to work. And then turn and look over your shoulder as you work to build the ski race course at the pink sunrise on the peaks across the valley.
Today I realized after having to remove and relocate over 400 meters of safety fencing so that the TV cameras had a more clear view of the track that alot of the Olympics to the rest of the World is just a television events. But the the volunteers building the course and the racers who have to ski down at 135 kms this is more than reality TV. This is real scary business.
But lots of sunshine and cold temperatures so things continue to look good for the Olympics in one week.
Keep watching.
The two picture are of John Benbow, the Chief of Course who is the only person I report to and Phil Hunt and his crew. Phil is one of the young crew chiefs I have brought along and into the Weasel fold to ensure that there is younger people still interested and trained to continue the Weasel Downhill Ski Racing legacy at Whistle following the 2010 Olympics.
Gerry
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