It was late April, but there was still plenty of snow.
We took the gondola and spent a few runs testing the snow and examining the harsh scenery.
The stained vertical rock protrudes up towards the sky at the side of thepiste.
Plenty of rocks and cliffs offered good opportunities for the riders to show their skills.
Everyone was pumped for the next day, and the pre-comp party was well attended.
Morning came and I awoke, surprisingly, without any anxiety.
Groups of four riders were moved towards the landing zone and helped into the heli.
The pilot rested the skids skilfully on the snow for a quick load up.
View from the cockpit.
Once at the top, we unloaded and collected our skis, then moved down to the gathering area.
Around 14:00 the first rider was given the green light.
Waiting for all the riders to arrive at the top.
The biggest cliff required some rock-skiing but the rider landed it, and took 5th place.
The winning run included some nice technical airs and manoeuvres.
Narrowly avoiding several rocky patches after a fall, this rider was probably glad to walk away unhurt.
The winners were announced (in Italian only!)
Excitement as it gets closer to the announcing of the winners.
