Wow, this story brought back great memories. I was fortunate enough to spend 3 seasons as an XC/Freeride in the PDS. Though it has seen a huge amount of big bike treatment over the last few years, this is what the region is all about. I remember riding this same route pre-season trying to get the legs and lungs up to speed after the winter, and even when the lifts were open - the buffest, sweetest, most remote alpine singletrack was away from prying full facers... nice work Dan - made my day!