Day 1 – Krasnaya Poliana
After three days of traveling and a few expensive cab rides, I am finally in Krasnaya Poliana, Russia. Leaving the airport in Jackson, my stomach was in knots. I was nervous for the first competition of the Freeride World Tour 2009. I was also nervous with anticipation of what would happen in Russia. I love Krasnaya Poliana. The mountains and snow pack are a skiers dream come true. Although, like any good place, it is always an adventure to get there.
It was dumping at the Moscow Airport
It took three days to arrive in beautiful Sochi. It is always a little weird to fly into an airport surrounded by palms trees with skiing on your mind. My new friend, Jesse (whom I met on the TGR Forum) helped me out immensely. He was kind enough to arrange a great bed and breakfeast and a shuttle from the airport. Huge thanks to Jesse!
Sochi Airport
Veronika is our host at the Rai SKI Domik. She is wonderful and the place is great!
Rai SKI Domik
Tomorrow will be my first day skiing. I can’t wait. The first possible competition day is scheduled for wednesday, January 21st, but could be as early as tuesday. For more information, please visit www.freerideworldtour.com.
