When we arrived atWhistler, the official alpine skiing venue for the Games, it was a warm-but-wintry wonderland.

If you followed the coverage, then you already know thatLindsey Vonnsuffered a disappointing crash in this race.

What I did get to see, I loved - the excitement and atmosphere equaled great fun.

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And at 6 p.m., we boarded theAlberta trainfor a luxurious ride back to Vancouver.

All in all, a great day!

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