When you back off, it's easier to do mistakes. For me it's better to ski fast.

I came down and the run felt fine. I had no idea I had straddled. ... I was in the recovery room already getting ready for the second run when I heard it on the radio and I looked at the replay.

They were tough conditions up there. It was pretty bouncy, the snow was aggressive and the flat light made it tricky. It was a day when experience helps. ... This hill's not as challenging as a World Cup hill, but they could set it really difficult. The only thing that's lacking is the air (jumps).

We've got a lot of momentum, a lot of confidence we're doing the right stuff because the athletes are showing it, especially in the big championships.

I think more than anything it emphasizes the lunacy of the technique that FIS is applying for determining start numbers right now,

The snow here is awesome, it's a really fun hill.