Ski-to-Sea is just not a race to be taken seriously. I personally think that there are many more worthwhile and more fulfilling outdoor activities one can do with his/her memorial day weekend. If they started the race with a ski/snowboard mountaineering ascent of Mt. Baker, it would be a lot more interesting. But then somebody would fall (or be pushed) into a crevasse.
I wouldn't be surprised if they said- if you want to use tele, go do the cross-country leg... besides it's in the ski area, maybe its retribution for all you damn BC skiers sucking away their profits!!
And the "mountain biking" leg? They ought to switch its location with the running leg, put some good downhill trails in. I know the runners would appreciate it.
And ban kayak leg closure due to pusses in surf skis who can't handle some choppy water. That almost happened when I did that leg. Damn whiny uber yuppies on their lake-racing toothpicks, with their fancy spoon paddles. punks.