Some DP-ers will strut around after rising at 4:30, driving to the trailhead, and getting in 3,000 vert of skiing in the dark on their brand new gear. This means that for $1,000 extra dollars they lost 3 ounces of weight, and got in a few more turns within their time frame. Maintain pride in your 1,000, or 1,500 feet—in time, you’ll get faster.