Here is the deal, I have a friend that is heading out there for the week of March 7th. He has a place on the mountain (ski out the front door onto mnt, ski in the back door when done) All I have to do is pay for airfare and lift tickets, I can crash on couch and what not. So here is the question Should I go ? I would only be able to stay for 3 maybe 4 days (work schedule)I have never been out West before so I don't know what to expect. Its would probably work out to 500$ air and 400 lift tickets. Is that worth it? Im am by no means a pro I would probably consider myself mild intermediate, would I be in over my head? I ride a Atomic 163 mugshot (Butron step in bindings) would that be OK or get something new ? Get it tuned before I go? How about Helmets and Goggles? Are they a must out West? Sorry for alot of newbie question. Thanks in advance