I'm in Edmonton...

and it's only minus 8, staying at a hotel 3 minutes from the airport but 30 minutes from downtown and the famous West Edmonton Mall.  From what I could see, it's one flat city with tons of snow.

While waiting for the hotel shuttle I met the official videographer of the race, Warren Robertson from Scope Productions.  Young guy who is based in Antogonish, Nova Scotia of all places.  He had a ton of gear including his snow board, I didn't think they had mountains in Nova Scotia but he assured me there is!  A later blog will reveal his plans for the snowboard.

I've been told later this evening there will be athletes arriving. Stay tuned...