This Saturday Jan. 30th at 8pm the general public will witness firsthand what it takes to be a World Cup level ski racer. Audi of America, the U.S. Ski Team and Brett Morgen are teaming up to show the passion and determination that it takes to compete at this level and follows key members of the team as they prepare for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. The film kicks off in Portillo, Chile and heads to Saas Fee, Switzerland, then off to the final days leading up to World Cup competitions in Sölden, Austria.
Camera crews follow everyone – racers and coaches scrutinizing every turn to the ski techs hiding out in the basement, continuously tweaking equipment for conditions. As the cameras continue to roll, you get up close and personal with each athlete, finding out what makes them tick, what drives them forward, what makes them want to win. Tune in Saturday, Jan. 30th at 8pm (est) on NBC to find out!