In mid January I got an assignment to go up there. The event was the 2009 FIS Nordic World Cup Festival with Ski Jumping, Cross Country and Combined disciplines. Since Nordic is relatively new to me I was excited to get to see the events, shoot a few photos and learn a little about the sports. Great athletes! The Italian skier Pietro P, Cottrer (no. 1, see photo), winner of the 30 km Pursuit race was quoted as saying the course was too easy but then he may be a master of the psych out!
