MRG-Bush ski mountaineering race, Sunday, 2/8

[Marc]

Thinking of doing this just so I can be DFL in the recreational category and improve someone else's self esteem. nlmasopust will probably be there and Austin maybe? He's been MIA for a couple days, but I think he got the memo.

Info below-

http://www.madriverglen.com/press/Press_Releases/?Page=mtrace.html

http://www.ussma.org/race/2009-02-07/mountain-hardwear-ski-mountaineering-race

Course:
http://www.ussma.org/sites/default/files/Mountain Hardwear Ski Mountaineering Race Course.pdf

 

[bvibert]

Go for it Marc! Should be a really good experience. Besides, I want to read your detailed TR when you get done.

 

[Marc]

Because you want to revel in my misery? I almost don't want to do it now just to spite you.

 

[roark]

I think djspookman has done it in the past.

 

[ski_resort_observer]

I'll be at Mellon on Sat/Sunday, it would be awesome if you stopped in since your in the area to meet ya!

 

[bvibert]

Because you want to revel in my misery? I almost don't want to do it now just to spite you.

No, because it sounds like a really cool event and I'd like to read a first hand account of it. Someday I hope to be in good enough shape to do something like that, but I currently lack the will power.

 

[Marc]

I'll be at Mellon on Sat/Sunday, it would be awesome if you stopped in since your in the area to meet ya!

I'd love to if I actually go through with it... and I knew where Mellon was.

 

[TheBEast]

This is a serious race for sure. I did the one they ran at Berkshire East and it was definitely challenging but a lot of fun none-the-less. If I was closer I'd think about the Mad River race, but that one is stacked with serious racers, so pretty sure I'd be at the bottom with Marc.

 

[awf170]

I might be in. I'll get back to you Friday night or sometime around then.

 

[Marc]

Any pics come out from Sunday?

 

[riverc0il]

That $40 include a lift ticket? Unconventional Terrain is on Saturday, though I am going to pass again on that this year due to lack of prep. Maybe next year if I get my act together.

 

[Marc]

That $40 include a lift ticket? Unconventional Terrain is on Saturday, though I am going to pass again on that this year due to lack of prep. Maybe next year if I get my act together.

I don't think so. I doubt by the time I finish there will be any time left to ski anyway. I'm not letting lack of preparation hold me back.