“We have a really tight alpine suit that’s not actually warm at all. The suit is almost as tight as our own skin so that means we can go as fast as possible.”

Sometimes kid explanations are the best explanations. Great video if you need a refresher on the four disciplines of alpine skiing and like to smile while you learn. Share this with a friend that you want to get stoked on ski racing before PyeongChang in February. GO TEAM USA!!! 

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....