Theories abound why the Winter of 2013 extended deep into April (the most credible being the inattentiveness of many Run Campers to the sacred "Blessing of the Rodents" early in camp).
But, if you notice a sudden change in the weather, you have the "Green Team" to thank. They brought out the heavy artillery on Earth Day and had a "Think Spring" celebration which not even Mother Nature herself could ignore.
"We're not saying we did it all by ourselves," said Team Leader Phyllis Florian. "That would be arrogant," she said, while adding "we're undoubtedly the dominant cause."
Laying on the citrus fruits, tokens, tributes, various forms of sacrifices and a dance that has yet to be named, the Green Team turned up the volume with promises that the April 20 snow would almost be gone by the end of the day and that temperatures could climb out of the 40s by Sunday.