The lack of explanation and consistency regarding the rules of booting with skis on pack vs. shoulders was a bit annoying, but otherwise yes a fun weekend and thanks to all of the volunteers (those tents looked like a good idea!). Then I got to go wring water out of my supposedly waterproof shells.
It seems like the organizers use the honor system with regards to enforcement of the regs. As a "rule follower" I find this mildly annoying but understand it's a volunteer run event and trying to get the entire field to wear their helmets and attach skis to packs at booters is difficult. I was directly behind a participant who staggered up the first boot pack dragging a ski in each hand by the toe binding. Not real safe for those of us below and not real smart as dropping a ski at that location would've cost them a bunch of time. I don't see this changing unless the organizers start adding penalty time for infractions. I doubt they will ever take it this seriously as the event is a like a big, fun group of competitive friends trying to beat each other through whatever means possible. I'm always amazed at how many people actually show up to skin up the mountain in the rain!
I appreciate all of the volunteers who were probably as wet as any of us, thanks for your willingness to suffer!
