December 07, 2013 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – SkiTrax correspondent Julie Melanson catches up with racer Brittany Webster on the eve of the Haywood NorAm series opener in Sovereign Lake, BC, where temperatures are forecast to be a balmy -21C for Saturday’s 10/15km skate events. Webster says that snow conditions are slow and squeaky, but she assures it will be a great event.

Then check out the Alberta World Cup Academy’s Phil Widmer as he speaks with retired Canadian skier Drew Goldsack about his season prep and his first races of the season, last weekend’s Alberta Cup races in Canmore. Plus he gives a preview of the Haywood NorAm opener this weekend and talks about his goal of qualifying for Sochi 2014 and who he’s up against. And if you’re a football fan, catch his Super Bowl prediction…