"What helps further foster the bond among ski racers is that as a team you travel far and for days at a time to race. U.S. ski racer Bryce Bennett guessed that he probably spends 250 days a year away from home. Over this period, deep bonds are formed with your teammates as you travel to different peaks together and explore new places. Invariably, your teammates become your surrogate family."
Ski racing differs from recreational skiing in intensity, commitment, and risk. Ski racers train early and race on steep, icy courses at high speeds where crashes can cause serious injury. Despite individual performance goals, many rankings emphasize team results, and internal competition helps skiers improve. Teammates collaborate at races by sharing tips on attacking the course, choosing where to glide, and identifying sections to watch. Ski racers also form strong bonds through extensive travel for days at a time, often spending most of the year away from home. Teammates become a surrogate family. Ski racing also improves technique through coaching on body positioning, turn shaping, and faster, more controlled skiing.
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