In this latest episode of Pipedreams, we follow Mike Riddle to Sochi for the 2013 Olympic test event. Along the way, we catch a glimpse of what it’s like to be a top-level pro skier on the road: first class seating, unlimited hot dogs in the Lufthansa lounge, etc.

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