He swerved to avoid hitting the ramp while attempting an S turn in the slalom course at 9.75. I don't see how people are saying it wasn't in the way. He stopped mid S turn to avoid it.
Whether he was getting back to the guides seems trivial. However, knowing Nate's ability and awareness at that length (better than anybody probably on planet Earth), I'm guessing he would've made it.
I don't take away any of the effort, time, and energy the Travers crew (& twbc) has done to make this event what it was (which was awesome).
Nonetheless, if somebody ever does hit a jump while in the slalom course at any event, I bet Horton's annual salary that the jump gets moved prior to the next event at that ski site.