This, added with the windchill, felt more like I was judging in an ice machine.

Even the Helsinki press pleaded to the older folks not to venture outside.

No matter how cold it was, there were nothing but smiles from ear to ear!

The FUNnish Open- Smiles, Good Vibes, and the Way a Ski Event Should Be:

I was immediately picked up the head organizer, Kosti Purninen.

Then we were on our way a few hours north to the very small resort of Sappee.

Once in Sappee, I strapped on my skis and decided to go and inspect the course.

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What a way to begin the week!

The Olympic Slopestyle event in Sochi!

Another instance where my emotions were to get the better of me!

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I’m on here to relate the atmosphere, because to me, that is what is really important!

Once again, i was simply awe-struck at how high the level really was…

These kids were absolutely(?)

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sending it over the features and putting on an amazing show!

Not only was Spacey the judges favorite to watch, he also had the crowd going nuts.

Thank you Isko, I only wish there more guys like you in our sport!

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), and the same 4 girls that were automatically pushed through.

And the party held in Tampere would go down in my books as one of my favorites.

Sometimes it is so wonderful to travel!)

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You know who you are… Can’t wait to come back next year!

Maybe you should as well… KIPPIS!

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