Vertfest 2011

Once again, an awesome event! Thank to the organizers who do all the hard work and thanks to the other competitors that help make it so much fun.

Daniel

A fantastic day indeed! A huge thanks to everyone who made it out for clinics, the film fest or the race. And a special thanks to all of the volunteers and sponsors, in particular Outdoor Research, The Summit, Pro Guiding, Osprey and Mountain Gear. This event would not happen without such fantastic support. As I mentioned at the awards ceremony, NWAC is facing some tough budget times in the next year. The support of this community is critical to keeping it around. Thanks again!

Oh...and to whoever ordered the sunny weather and new snow...thanks for that too...and how did you do that exactly?

Edited to add: Jan Kordell should be 6th and Andy Hill 11th in MRC, somehow they didn't record  first lap times for them but I'm pretty sure they got there ahead of me.

I'm not sure what happened there. I must have gotten through the lower control gate without getting checked off.

What a great day it turned out to be. The course was in great shape, especially considering how marginal the conditions have been lately. Thanks to all the organizers and volunteers for making it happen.

The boys up front were certainly putting the hurt on. The tribute to Monika was very moving.

It was a great event everyone!

Here are some images I took of the day from the beginning and finish lines.

www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=335582&id=263091828407

I'll try and add them on TAY when I have more time...for those that don't have facebook.

Here is a link to some more pictures I took at the finish line.

www.flickr.com/photos/56870634@N08/sets/72157625927914385/

Thanks to everyone for a fantastic weekend.  We really appreciate the show of support, love and respect from participants, volunteers, sponsors, old man winter...everyone involved! 

Official results are posted here .

More to follow.