By Lisa Dillman, Los Angeles Times

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Bright sun, snow and plenty of strong Canadian beer was flowing at the Cypress Mountain venue.

And all before noon.

There was little doubt that the newest Winter Olympic sport, ski cross, would prove to be a hit with spectators, TV viewers and competitors as it made its highly awaited debut Sunday.

Ski cross had them at “hello.” Or maybe with the first spectacular crash.

“Some people live for long walks on the beach, and I live to be standing at the top of a ski-cross course getting ready for the final,” said Errol Kerr of Truckee, who represented Jamaica.

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