As the day wore on, firm conditions on the face softened slightly, and both Parker and Loschi were able to find soft snow throughout their last runs. Parker’s confidence had been shaken throughout the day with a couple of bobbles in steep terrain, but she put down a flowy run that really showed her years of experience in Alaska’s terrain. Loschi, who had no prior Alaksa experience, matched Parker’s flow with a top-to-bottom run that kept her moving throughout. It was truly a nail-bitter between these two incredibly strong skiers with such different paths leading them to NST. Ultimately, Loschi took the win…..