To echo SA's post - we have lived in 4 states and there is nothing quite like the BBT. Being purely recreational skiiers before, we found it by accident. With three seasons in the book, we are definitely hooked. Also, at most of the tour stops, if not all, there is practice offered the nite before. During one of these practices (also occuring at Shortline). The owner, after seeing my daughter (G1) ski, said there is no reason why she shouldn't be running the course. After some instruction she ran it and then again the next day during the tournament. (In addition to his ski instruction, I hear he is an epic bowler). The point being that any area that loves this sport and is looking at growing it should give a hard look at duplicating this format.