On Fri, 03 Mar 2006 11:40:25 -0500, William Claspy
wrote:

On 3/3/06 11:30 AM, in article ,
"George Cleveland" wrote:

Some of the ski patrol uses backcountry skis during the race. The
more laid back atmosphere of the short race brought out a more
eclectic mix of skis than I've seen in the long race. Lots of touring
skis and 20 year old racing skis. Even some woodies.

I'm reasonably serious George, I think it'd be a hoot to come up next year!
I've never raced- not really a racing kind of guy- but the Birkie sounds
like quite the event.

Bill
And I'm serious about sharing the room. The Indians (we stay at the
local Casino Lodge, actually a very nice place) are very tolerant of
people sharing their rooms with other skiers over the weekend. As far
as racing skis go I've got several pairs and even more light touring
skis. As long as we can find boots that fit you and the skis bindings
we'd be set.

I'm also not a racing type but for 95% of the skiers there, its a
participation thing not a racing thing. It *is* a gas.

g.c.