I believe that laughter is the best emotional Band-Aid in the world. It's like nature's Neosporin.
Skiing is the pleasurable part of alpinism - way more pleasurable and fun than alpine climbing.
Nicol has great potential and there is a huge gap between her and the rest of the juniors. She needs to concentrate full time on the professional circuit from now on and it is the only way for her to realize her potential.