Sweeping turns on uncut powder provided spectators with a glimpse of how it should be done, and Davenport finished the run with grace, a powder-fueled smile and in first place in a field of 21 men. I think right now I'm skiing at the best I've ever skied. It's what I love to do, and for whatever reason, I've been blessed with the skill to do it better than a lot of other people. I can't say it's a particular thing that sets me above a lot of people. It just comes from inside.
Skiing is a soul sport.
Situated directly across from the Spirit of Alyeska high-speed quad, Christmas Chute placed the audience within spitting distance of athletes, who sometimes weaved their way through the admirers en route to a more difficult passage. Despite the intensity and expert caliber of competition, Davenport insists camaraderie is the real reward at the Red Bull Snowthrill. We give each other really good support, and everybody has really good attitudes, and I think that rubs off on everybody.