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<p>“I can’t believe only the Canadians and Americans are here. The Euros just don’t know what they’re missing,†said U.S. Ski Team coach Justin Wadsworth midway through a morning classic technique distance session at the Wairaou Snow Farm on New Zealand’s South Island. </p>
<p>Outside, the temperature reads -4.2 C. The snow is hard-packed powder. The team is striding in the blue and purple kodachrome of hardwax kickers. Driving the pace in front, Chris Cook is locked into his music, alternating between Core Mega and The Offspring’s latest offering. Behind, conversation ensues. </p>
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