Alright everyone, little fresh look "post-mortem" (in good meaning, LOL !)
The slopes are steep ! Pretty fluent with pumping and speed carving, and - surprise ! - neither works on steeps. The only place where I could do it my regular way, was middle section of Pneumonia, starting day 2. Everywhere else - push-pull to begin with.
The brilliant idea of bringing brand new boots to set up on site using community knowledge didn't work that well. Half a day spent on tweaking (thanks @dredman and Chester ) just to get to minimally viable configuration, and then realize that new tongues and better liners are needed anyway. Conclusion - bring proven gear so you can concentrate on important things.
For the same reason didn't demo a single stick, having a week pass - too many variables already.
Wish I would bring 4WD 173 instead of Speedster RS 185 (which I took out only once, for waxing ). Again, steepness has been underestimated. So longer yet softer boards with smaller SCR would be the main tools.
With all above, clinics were a revelation ! Hing, Chester and Matt - kudos, dudes ! You guys have an eye, know how to break things up into basic steps and explain in simple words. My progress moved forward with every run.
All said about atmosphere is not a joke. Friends party it is. Highlight of a season.
Thanks Dave, Kristin, and everyone who helped bringing it together