What awaited me was a week of defining experiences, incredible hospitality and some new found motivation.
Heres a closer look at my journey.
Mountain villages decorate the roadsides
Out of the corner of my eye I saw something flash by.
What I find incredible about the freeskiing community is that this kind of openness and hospitality is so widespread.
Happiness and smiles all day
The atmosphere throughout whole competition weekend was similar.
There was an unmistakable air of freedom and camaraderie, which was reflected in every rider.
Saturday morning came around and I stood silently at the base, watching the first riders climbing up.
I wondered what they were feeling as the harsh wind blasted over the ridge, slowing their ascent.
The event was postponed until Monday, riders left hanging on to their doubts.
I no longer had any bad feelings in my stomach about what had happened on the Saturday.
I think a day like that a day which constantly challenges you is the best punch in of day.
You get home and feel absolutely satisfied, and these kind of days are an incredible source of motivation.
Not only did I spend a lot of time thinking that day, I also learned a lot.
I strongly believe that freeriding, in its essence, isnt a competition sport.
See you next season, Andorra!
