Yes. It’s smooth sliding now

The muddy hill seemed to taper off on the twists and turns, much to the joy of Claire's churning stomach. Even the sharp decline steadily became more level. She was going at a pace that Claire was more comfortable with. She was still stuck on it, but she was more willing to see it through. If it ended soon, the better. This thing took her only sense of dignity. It could go to hell.

A few minutes of calm sliding later, Claire could see the end of the mudslide!