"Hats off to what is being accomplished here to make the races possible."

The hard work on the slopes in recent weeks was not rewarded this past weekend. How have the cancellations affected the motivation and enthusiasm of the slope team?

"I have to say, the motivation is still there, which doesn't surprise me much because we really have fantastic, motivated guys. They spare no effort and are fully committed every minute. Hats off to what is being accomplished here to make the races possible."

Where were the biggest challenges in recent days, especially due to the external weather conditions?

"Almost daily snowfall and strong winds have led to drifts of 2-3 meters in height. So, safety nets along the track had to be dug out by hand almost every day. Physically demanding work. Some helpers told me that they can now tighten their belts two holes tighter, this shows how hard the work on the mountain is."

Can you describe how a typical day has been for you in the past few days?

"The day usually starts for the slope directors between 3 and 4 in the morning. Then it often involves clearing snow and rebuilding infrastructure or machines. Due to the strong winds, many things had to be set up and taken down several times (wind peaks were up to 160 km/h). It's important that everyone knows what to do and that we can rely on a well coordinated team."

Do you feel a certain pressure that the slope will be race ready, and the training/races can take place? The time window is getting narrower.

"Of course, there is a certain pressure. But you have to be able to deal with it. The challenge is that we are a completely new organizing committee, and everything else is new too. The 'normal' procedure does not exist yet. There is a lack of experience. But we learn every day and get better. We could take some initial experiences from the men's week. But new challenges arise daily, especially in an outdoor sport and at this altitude. Then it's important that everyone in the team recognizes the tasks and tackles them directly. I can't stand next to everyone and give instructions. But, as mentioned before, we have the right guys in the team who work with a lot of self responsibility."

How has the condition of the track changed compared to last week?

"The track hasn't changed much. Through constant work, both with machines and by hand, we were able to maintain the slope well."

What is your biggest personal wish for the next few days?

"For two and a half years, we have been working passionately on this project, and I wish for all involved, the organizing committee, the sponsors – and of course, for me too, that we can finally hold a race. The last days and weeks have not been easy for everyone. So, I really hope that we can start at least one race."