Learning and being a beginning rider couldnt have been made more comfortable than my experiece this weekend! My friend Marty went last year to the first annual N.UT ride and raved about it. Being a former motocross racer I appreciate the fellowshipping that I miss from my racing days. Good people all around were welcoming, fun and informative. One of the best aspects of this ride and this site has been the technical advice. My sled had problems that started at the beginning of the weekend. Everyone was very willing to help in any way they could. Bob (I didnt learn last names) offered up his backup sled to make my weekend a blast! Obviously it would have been a disappointment for me to travel and invest my money and not be able to ride. Keep in mind that I had never met or talked to the people there before. VERY GENEROUS! I never expected all of the giving attitude and great help I received. Bob stepped out of his way to lend a hand when I got STUCK! and was the first to be there for me when my sled (friday) wouldnt start. THANKS to Jed for being the lead man this year. At our dinner/banquet the avalanche safety representatives gave us some great information and I felt more informed about what to look for to stay out of trouble and what to do in case I get into an avalanche. Ryan was informative and always made sure everyone had thier beacons on before we rode. The entire group watched out for one another keeping safety in mind. Everyone enjoyed Mikes meat,LOL. Mike the spice guy generously gave us nourishing meals on and off the trail. Rick, Joe, John, Lance, Ben, were some names and faces that I also remember. Thanks to all who gathered together to make this a great experience. And if any of you ever need any Plastic fabrication that needs to be done dont hesitate to contact me. Our website is www.plasticsdoneright.com. We rode Sunday and made my entire experience perfect. I cant say enough. I will be bringing more of my good friends next year....Dont worry guys, we will have good running sleds. As soon as I can figure out how to get these pic to be the smaller file size Ill post some good memories