Vertfest 2016

I'd volunteer to enforce strict pro-doping rules at piss pass

But in all seriousness, maybe I'll actually do this thing this time around the sun. What sort of wax is recommended for skins to achieve optimal glide on raincorn? Also, as a season passholder, do I actually need to buy a discounted lift ticket on top of the fee for the race? Seems unnecessary.

FA - I believe you and your four-legged friends are welcome to spectate from the north side of draft dodger ridge and/or atop pineapple pass. From what I've heard, unlike certain girlfriends of Peter Line, your dogs don't even require a leash and are allowed to relieve themselves where they please - preferably in the postholes from those who snowshoe or bootpack in the skintrack

No day ticket needed for passholders. Also the course probably won't go out to piss pass based on the current weather forecast. I'd guess it will turn around at knoll 1 like the last few years.

Entrance to Nash will be.... Interesting.

These guys are pro's, they'll just poop hop those rocks.

Nash entrance was great today, smooth ride. Think light thoughts in the usual spots. After our third trip through today, I didn't need to hesitate.

Ripper down to the end of the Snake Dance traverse, then heavy below. Snake Dance didn't get skied enough Saturday to pack it well.

A safety note: The snow makes a sharp change in character when leaving the packed snow of the Snake Dance traverse. Your knees will thank you if you take three turns to acclimate to the softer/heavier snow before attempting to return to Mach 2.

See y'all tomorrow!

A big thank-you to the organizers for a really great race. Logistically, it was the best VertFest I've attended.

Rain-wise, it was only the second lap that got crazy-wet. Warm 'till the finish, then shivers kicked in as soon as I hit the lodge and didn't stop 'till dry clothes, soup, and pizza.

If you were wondering how wet it got, here's my boots after the return to Seattle.

I'd like to think Monika would've been proud of all the fast women racing up there today!


How warm was it? This warm: