Snowboarding 01.16.08

I finally did it!
This was something I always wanted to do, but yet haven't had a chance.
Since I live in 6 months long winter, I needed to find something to do.
Got a used board and boots from Craigs List and eBay.
Snowboarding pants from youth section at Sports Authority.
All and all probably costed me about $200 to get it start.

Ready to go!


Afton Alps


$26 for weekday pass and $20 for a lesson.
Lesson was about an hour and a half which was great.
After lunch break, I started getting on a lift.
At first, I pretty much rolled down the hill.
But after a while, I was able to ride down without falling.

While I'm still hovering around middle of the hill


This is Nancy's Nursery where I hung around all day.


About to roll down the hill


While I'm cooling off my butt sitting on the snow.


After 5 something hours, my butt couldn't take it anymore.
Time to go home.


I'm very sore, but I had a great day.
(couple of beers and hot tub helped, but my butt still hates me)
So glad finally got to try it and I'll keep going back til I can ride backcountry!