Garmisch, Germany hosted the Women's Ski Weltcup (World Cup). If you recall, I attended the Women's Fussball (Soccer) Weltcup in June 2011. So I decided to attend another world cup. Why didn't I think of going to a ski world cup earlier? You can watch the race from the slopes or the finish line. The downhill ran the first day. I watched from the slopes. For 2 skiers. Cause they finish in about 45 minutes. And I was on the other side of the mountain enjoying skiing. The Super G ran on day 2. This time, I went to the finish line to watch the skiers. The racers tuck the entire time they ski practically. I think I missed my racing days. There is no way I could do that. I watched about 15 of them finish the race. Then I took the gondola up the hill and skied some. I also watched a bit of the race from the slopes.
Downhill from the Gondola (men's course is the lighter lines)
The Super G race (there's a reason I'm wasn't a film major):
The Super G course does not start at the top of the mountain. Which meant I could ski the women's downhill for part of the way. Such a fun run!!! I loved skiing and would have all day. And it is steep. Interstingly, Garmisch has 2 black runs. Really, they are the only runs worth doing. One of the black runs was closed for the World Cup. So, if you are a beginner, you would love it here. If not, keep driving to Austria.
Interestingly, on day one, it was sunny on top of the mountain. And cloudy on the lower half. I skied through the clouds at one point. Clouds are cold when skiing in/through. Something I just learned.
BMW sponsored a race course. The course was connected to your ski pass. After the jump is a video of me skiing.
