Slip Crew

Whistler Weasel Workers setting B Nets

The Slip Crew side-slips on skis to keep  the race course  in as smooth  as possible, free of ruts and loose snow.

Slippers are expert skiers  capable of high speed, carefully controlled side-slipping on steep, icy slopes.  However, course slippers need to be much more than just strong skiers and a great deal of training, knowledge and experience is needed to be a good slipper at the World Cup level.  The slip crew needs to know how to respond to Jury requests and how to execute exactly what is required.  It is not easy to do under race conditions.

Stay tuned for much much more about our Weasel slip crew.







Weasel Slippers awaiting the callChief of Slippers, Andree JanykSlip Crew at the top of the Ladies Olympic Downhill

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