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Beautiful things happening in Cortina

IMG_0370You can’t even compare the backdrop of the finish area with anywhere else in the world.  The mountains here are simply majestic!

The weekend so far has been great. The weather has never been better, and the fact that my race didn’t go according to plan was a bummer, but that day was much better knowing all the girls and I were there to help support the relief efforts in Haiti. All of the bibs are online now! http://myworld.ebay.com/cortinabibs4haiti/

IMG_0398my lucky number 29 can be reached through this link. Julia Mancuso’s Bib!

so please go bid and help us raise money! IMG_0371

It was great to see all the girls so into it! and there is even talk about doing something for a cause more often!

Another great surprise! My sister came over to give me some sister love and luck!  Thanks everyone for always lending a helping hand!!!  I do believe we can all make the world a better place one little step at a time.

xoxo Jules

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i got to have fun experimenting with my new camera!

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Rodelling, Yodelling and WHAT!!!!

Oh an Austrian was yodelling on a mountain so high, when along came a ……….. interrupted his cry!

family rodelOne of our favorite things to do as a kid was yodel on the ski hill…. And then when you get to the alps, its all about Rodelling!!!!  Thrashing down the mountain on a sled with two skis. Smashing into corners hoping no one is behind you to run you over!  Hip flexers burning as you dig your heels into the snow to try and keep one tiny bit of control. Snow flying in your face, wind flowing through your hair!  Pure chaos……..

Taly!

Taly taly and me.

 

Flachau Night Slalom

FlachauFlachau night Slalom. Thanks to all the Austrian fans for a great night! Marlies Schild won! which is really cool to come off an injury and kill it again!

IMG_0312my not so stellar turns after getting a gate to my face!

IMG_0319Sarah kicking out of the start gate second run!
blue chinmy chin.. doesn’t look so bad!
Team Gaxiola cheering Sarah on!!Lasse and Federico

 

The best of Haus Downhill Pics

It was a fun week in Haus! Things are getting really consistent for me, and I am just a couple mistakes away from the podium! I hope you enjoy my pictures!

Here is Kazuko and I having fun on the Gondola

Here is Kazuko and I having fun on the Gondola

The gang getting ready for the race with some warm-up runs!

The gang getting ready for the race with some warm-up runs!

Chemmy and her coach Mark inspecting...

Chemmy and her coach Mark inspecting...

Leanne Smith focusing through the fog.

Leanne Smith focusing through the fog.

The Speed Crew hanging out before inspection.(from left Stef the swiss coach, Alex, Chip, Frank, and Chris)

The Speed Crew hanging out before inspection.(from left Stef the swiss coach, Alex, Chip, Frank, and Chris)

The Rossignol ski bro's enjoying a peaceful chairlift ride

The Rossignol ski bro's enjoying a peaceful chairlift ride

Ernies got the look!

Ernies got the look!

Lodgetime!!! Alice McKennis and Kazuko hang with the boys before the race.

Lodgetime!!! Alice McKennis and Kazuko hang with the boys before the race.

The Crowd!

The Crowd!

Kazuko taking her job seriously!! and Anja trying to steal the show!!

Kazuko taking her job seriously!! and Anja trying to steal the show!!

The best part of the races! all the fans!

The best part of the races! all the fans!

Thanks everyone for cheering me on!!!

See you in Flachau tomorrow night!

xoxo Julia