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Editor's Letter |
Many of our readers travel to places like Moab to find fantastic outdoor opportunities such as mountain biking, off-road trails, whitewater rafting, etc. Here’s another extreme adventure you can add to your “to do” list and it’s in Las Vegas, Nevada!
Sunbuggy Fun Rentals – By far the most popular Adventure in the Las Vegas area is the Mini Baja Chase. This is the one
as seen on TV featured by several different networks as it is a unique driving experience unlike anything else in the
world. Run at the Vegas Dunes, this allows for traversing all the different terrain of this expansive area at a mind-blowing
pace! This 30-minute heart pounding chase was billed as “Sin City’s Best Near Death Experience!” by Rolling Stone
Magazine. Dr. Frank Styles of the hit TV show “The Doc Star,” known for his wild adventures, says that he “had an out of
body experience” flying down one of the steeper descents.
Vegas Dunes is 15,000 awesome acres of varied desert terrain right on the edge of Las Vegas (only 15 minutes from the strip) consisting of dunes, gravel, hard pack, hills, valleys, washed out creek beds, and trails running every direction. This area is very technical and challenging with lots of tight and twisty trails. On occasion, the same area is used by off-road racing organizations such as SNORE, SCORE, MRAN, and Best in the Desert. The Mini-Baja is fast-paced and not tailored for the weak at heart.
During your adventure, you will travel over very aggressive and challenging terrain. This is not a roller coaster ride - if you aim at the big rocks you will probably hit them. You are required to wear a full face helmet and a four-point harness at all times on the course. Typically one- and two-seat buggies are best suited for the Mini-Baja, however, larger buggies are available for families. While the custom buggies are expert at taming this type of terrain, you need not be. They are as easy to drive as an automatic car with only gas, brake, and steering. This is not a slow-paced sightseeing tour. Your job will be to chase one of the expert Dunies and the only thing that will slow him down is if he’s waiting for you to catch up. While they make these buggies tough enough for you to really put them to it, it’s your tour… you can go as fast as you feel comfortable. See pages 38-39 for more information.
Enjoy the remaining days of winter! Until next time,
Becky J. Beall
Editor
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