Bode sure proved he is in the game this weekend. But, of all the races this weekend — 3rd in the combined, 5th in the slalom and first on the toughest, longest down hill for a second time –, it was the slalom that had me most excited.

Bode has been working very hard with Head to develop a slalom ski that would work for him and it finally came together this weekend. I am really looking forward to see what happens the rest of the season.

Watching Bode throw down a run like he did on Sunday was friggin’ awesome. I started the day out way down at the train station in the village below Wengen at the Bode tent. My buddy Martin lined up a helicopter ride to the start of the race. We flew up a little before the race only to watch Bode destroy the competition.

After Bode’s run I b-lined it to the train, which was packed. So, I smooth-talked the conductor into letting me ride up front with him and help drive the train. That was the first train down and I was at the tent until dark.

We all met up in Interlaken for a team dinner then went back to the hotel to get some rest after the action packed day. Bode split for Kitz Monday morning and I will catch up the day after.

The coming race should be tons-o-fun. Bode has the chance to take the WC over-all lead, break the 25 year standing record for the most US wins to confirm that he is best skier America has ever produced and, most of all, have fun