1.   In the slalom events, skiers get two runs, usually one in the morning and the other in the afternoon, on different courses.

2.   Last year, Sierra skiers got the bird for Thanksgiving.

3.   One story going around infers that when US slalom or GS skiers get to a gate, they stop and look both ways before going through.

4.   Skiers are getting some high-tech help from two Colorado companies.

5.   Skiers better get used to it.

6.   The bottom line is that the cross-country skier gets out of the experience what he or she puts into it.

7.   Well, for starters, I disagree with folks who argue that shaped skis make the sport so easy that skiers will get bored with the lack of challenge.

8.   At least the cross-country skiers get to stay.

9.   That allows skiers to get familiar with the course.

10.   The inspection run allows skiers to get familiar with the giant slalom course, which involves numerous precise turns.