The TD makes demands that I think will keep it from ever turning into a fondo (at least past the first legs). Everest is a great comparison though. But, the divide is thankfully a much bigger space, which should hopefully help absorb some of the load. It seems most places on the route are still happy to have the tourism? Having signed up as a rookie, I think it would be hypocritical of me to begrudge anyone else joining, or lament the growing numbers. I've been dreaming of doing it since following Craig Stappler's dot (fellow Albertan racer). I guess I should probably watch the movie before I go.