The Secrets and Stories of Val Gardena’s Downhill

One of the famous Canadian Cowboys, Manny Osborne-Paradis joins the American Downhillers for a hilarious and educational Podcast that breaks down this week’s World Cup Downhill in Val Gardena, Italy. Manny won on the Saslong course back in 2009 by crushing the top flats with a secret “Canadian Drift” slide technique that he explains in depth in the podcast. He also talks about what it feels like to fly 89 meters in the air over the Camels and both survive as well as crash.

This is a Podcast loaded with valuable nuggets of wisdom for racers and coaches as well as hilarious stories of what it is like on the World Cup circuit as a rookie and beyond. Here are a few of the highlights in the 50 min podcast that will make you laugh as well as take notes.

- What finding the “Bottom of the Ski” means according to Manny & Daron

- CAN-USA Teamwork at Gardena that has paid off for decades

- The benefits of warming up on Slalom skis for the entire Speed season – or not

- Why you better be good at “Left-Footed” turns on World Cup DH circuit!

- Confidence is what finally allows racers that breakthrough race that changes everything

- How a focused “pipeline” for development works

- How grinding it out in the shadows before you make it into the bright lights is key!

This is a must listen for Athletes, Coaches, Parents and Ski racing FANS as it will give you such an inside look at the most FUN downhill on the circuit - one where the US and Canadians have found a TON of success including back in 2008 when they put 7 racers in the top 10!!! And because of cancellations in SUI and USA, this will be the first Speed of the season which should help the North Americans a TON!