Snowboarding in Las Vegas...

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Wednesday 11th February 2009

I took advantage of the recent snow (rain in Vegas) and got up to the local slope (Las Vegas Ski - 45 mins drive from us). It was a weekday so not very busy, but still $50 a go (and I have my own kit).

I had a great few hours, but soon became bored without someone else to play with. I'd have been entertained more if I had played on the jumps etc, but after what happened in NZ in 2006 I decided against it (and wore a helmet this time).

It took me a while to get my mojo but I was nowhere near as good as before the accident :-(
I also decided that at $50 a go snowboarding is not a sport for the unemployed. So that is probably my 'fix' for 2009...

One highlight (apart from the great chilli an beer!) was the beads and bras that had been thrown from the lift chairs in to the nearby trees - who said US girls were prudish!? ;-)

Rather timid video here.

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Photos

Destination
I think Mt.Charleston is in the distance

the home opposite
(I kid you not!)

The slopes
Not very busy!

Routes
Not many, but nice to have so close to home

Great chilli and beer!
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Driving down
A nice view driving down from the ski area