I went to SIA this year to spend some time with my new ski sponsor Faction.  I end up traveling to Las Vegas somewhere around 6 times a year, and there is never a dull moment.  It was great to spend some time at the trade show, check out my new Faction skis and hang with friends.  Oakley had a great booth, and that's where most the fun happened.  It's always nice to walk around the show and check out all the companies new gear.  Giro helped throw a huge party at Rain in The Palms.  It was headlined by Snoop Dog, and everyone had a blast.  Giro hooked me up with the Golden ticket, so I managed to get in, but most my friends were left waiting in the endless line.  The next night was the Snowboard Magazine party at Body English in the Hard Rock.  Vegas is a tough place to spend more than a couple days.  I flew back to Denver Stand-by early friday.  I didn't want to miss another day on the Mountain!  Next year SIA will be in Denver..... booooooooo