Slalom and giant slalom ski racers tend to like their race courses a little bit icier than the general public, but the video below is downright silly.

It shows a ski race coach attempting to make repairs to a course that’s extremely icy. He has to shimmy out on his hands and knees as the howling wind causes him to slide further down the hill.

At what point is a fast course just a downhill ice skating rink?

Check it out:

You know it’s bad when east coast skiers are even deterred by how icy the slope is. That’s really saying something.

Matt Lorelli is a dedicated ski enthusiast and prolific writer whose passion for snow sports shines through in every piece. Originally from Middletown, Delaware, Matt's love for skiing blossomed during...