I just added to the original Clinic thread here.

If I were to add to that original post, I would have to say that it appeared to go off without a hitch. The organizer is an amazing multi-tasker and she seemed to have her eye on everything, it was amazing! If there were problems it wasn't very apparent! I just realized today that we didn't do a group photo, but frankly, there were so many of us that might have been a problem.

I was amazed by the broad spectrum of experience I found among the other women, and it was very encouraging It was a little daunting to go camping by myself, but am very glad that I went. I did watch some of the more advanced women's skills and drills that first day and it was just inspiring what I saw those women doing. Even if I never get that advanced, it is encouraging knowing women can do that stuff

I have since spoken with my fitter, who is one of the instructors there, and he told me the things I had trouble with on the trail are the same problems that everyone has at the beginning. I cannot express how glad I was to hear that - it just means I am normal and need to practice a lot!