Mr. B's advice is well taken. I'd note that the route I gave you last season bypassed Bean Blossom, both coming and going. I think it's a harder descent than your experience thus far would prepare you for, but if you're feeling brave, go for it. You just can't let your speed get away from you. Well, you could, but I'm a little more cautious on it. I'm always well behind my friends and husband when we do that descent. Going up it ain't fun (well, depending on how you define fun), but it's doable.

I still think it would be nice for us to go out there together. Maybe we can talk Mr. B into it as well!