It's been over a decade since I've visited Steamboat Springs for a snowboard event. It was great to be back, see old friends and race in a familiar place. In the lead-up to the event, conditions were predominantly sunny and warm, characteristic of typical spring weather. Fortunately, we had ample opportunity to test our base waxes and overlays under consistent conditions, which allowed us to effectively prepare for the first day. As a result, Jon and I made an accurate wax c