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My ski bum days were spent in Steamboat a resort that at the time did not allow snowboards and the snowboard ban was even one of the reasons I choose Steamboat. I didn't want to be bothered by snowboarders and anything I didn't consider pure to the sport I loved. Like those early mono skis -- What was that?

As I started teaching my kids to ski, my kids had to try to the sport I had, so long tried to ignore. I was almost even offended at the thought of my offspring sliding down the hill on a snowboard, but as a parent you've got to learn to pick you're battles and snowboarding wasn't going to be one of them.

Ironically at Steamboat in 1999 was the first time I tried snowboarding. A friend who was an old school skateboarder and a good skier had warned me that it wasn't easy. I rented the board for a half day and I caught up with my son after his 3 hour private and headed up the chair to mid-mountain just after lunch. I have always been self thought on skis and I figured I could work this snowboard out on my own as well.

The terrain we choose that afternoon was significantly harder than the terrain he had been skiing all morning and he was ready to give up in frustration by the time we made it to the bottom of the Basher race area. Luckily we met up with my wife and daughter and he went down with them while I took a few more attempts at snowboarding. The time I spent in the Basher Race area on the snowboard was exasperating. Being a rank beginner at snowboarding is a very humbling experience for someone who has been skiing for over 30 years and in the end that year I didn't really care for it at all.

The next year the family spent time in Telluride and you can actually see the pictures of my wife walking the board down the hill after giving up. I didn't bother to get on the board that year.

The real break-through came last year at Winter Park, thanks to my 10 year daughter. She made me promise that I would spend time with her snowboarding. Just my luck Winter Park is not the best place to learn to snowboard if you're not in top physical shape. There are tons of flat spots and saddles that lend themselves to a lot of walking for a beginner.

The real change of heart came on water before I hit the Colorado slopes last year with my daughter. Wakeboarding had taught me the basic body control techniques of the snow board. The movements were really foreign to me at first, hip control that seemed better used on the dance floor, but as I learned to wakeboard I pretty much quit skiing on water.

Basically I made a decision that day in Winter Park that I would snowboard and I was going to learn. After my daughter met up with her grandmother my wife and I headed down the nearest intermediate terrain. In a true switch my wife was becoming impatient waiting on me and wanted to get back to the group to see how my son was doing in his snowboard endeavors in the terrain park.

We parted ways, I told her I was heading back to the hotel, but as she poled ahead to the lift line back up the mountain I looked ahead to find myself several hundred yards from the condo and a few hundred feet below it. The best way out was up, so I got back on the lift with determination in mind to figure it out. I didn't master the sport that day in Winter Park, but given some good terrain and no family distractions I had fun figuring it out and linking up some great turns. You never find me sitting on my rear end waiting to get some big air in the half pipe, but some day you may see me swooshing past you in that all familiar and distinct snowboard sound as you're plotting your next latte at the top of the lift.

Why give snowboarding a try? Because as George Mallory said when asked why he wanted to climb Mt. Everest, "because it is there". Challenge yourself, learn something new, its easy to feel good about logging a few thousand vertical feet every time you good step in the skis, but the true adventurer strives to do what will challenge the sole. So since I don't have a spare $70,000 lying around to climb Everest I'll strap on a snow board and challenge myself in other ways and I encourage others to give the snowboard a try.

BJ Baker is an avid outdoor enthusiast who currently resides in The Woodlands, Texas.

As a child, BJ traveled the world with his family on excursions to The Far East, including Japan, China, Bangkok, South East Asia, as well as Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. The old fashion load up the Buick trips throughout most of the USA, Mexico, Canada and frequent trips west to the Rocky Mountains on snow ski trips have left an indelible impression on BJ.

Still roaming the world and instilled with a passion for travel and adventure, today BJ is the owner of a adventure and travel website. Adventure Travel Guides

Consumer Reports' Choice of Upscale Sedans

The ConsumerReports.org has once again embarked in a testing spree this time with the objective of helping consumers in choosing the best upscale sedans available.

Toyota’s luxurious Lexus ES350 and the sporty Infiniti G35 -- though very different from each other have both found their way to the top the Consumer Reports’ upscale sedans ratings. The sedans that were included in the $30,000 to $40,000 range possess diverse blends of luxury and sporty appeal. More stylish models tend to be quieter, spacious, and provide a smoother handling and driving capability. On the other hand sporty models tend to have minimal interior space, ride firmly, and handle more with ease.

Consumer report has made the BMW 3 Series and the G35 as its example for sedans that focused on sporty driving but provides minimal interior space. On the other hand the Lexus ES350 emphasizes not only quietness but also comfort. There are also other sedans like the Acura TL with its top-of-the-line acura exhaust system that offer a good balance of performance, comfort, driving and handling ability.

The high-end V6 versions of the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Volkswagen Passat although not included in the upscale segment are likewise commended for their performance and amenities as well as for their low cost.

According to Consumer Reports the good buys for this category include the Acura TL, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and the sporty BMW 3 Series. But for those who want high performance at a lesser cost, the Acura TSX is a great alternative. Another capable sedan is the Cadillac CTS that will soon have a redesign version for 2008. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class despite its being a sporty, agile contender sad to say has proven not quite reliable. It will also have a redesigned version coming in the summer of 2008.

Consumer Reports has chosen the Lincoln MKZ, Lexus ES350, Nissan Maxima, Saab 9-5, Buick Lucerne CXS V8 and of course the rear–and all-wheel-drive versions of the Infiniti G35 for the test it has conducted. All the chosen cars possess features such as heated leather seats, powerful engines, and sunroofs. Likewise, the stability control is a common feature in this class with the exemption of the Lincoln MKZ which does not provide it.

The G35 significantly updated for 2007. The rear-wheel-drive G35 was provided with a sunroof and a power adjustable steering wheel as options. It cost $35,140. The all-wheel-drive G35x that includes a navigation system is priced at $39,400.

For Toyota, its ES which was based on the Camry was also redesigned for 2007 and cost $41,289 and offer optional features that include cooled seats, power adjustable steering column, and navigation system. The Nissan Maxima was also freshened up for 2007 and was given a continuously variable transmission. The Maxima 3.5 SL is equipped with a stability control, memory seats, sunroof, and also a power adjustable steering column. It cost $33,715.

Aside from the change in name the Zephyr now MKZ was given a larger engine for 2007. It was also equipped with a heated and cooled seats, sunroof, and 17-inch wheels. Its price is $32,675 and the least expensive vehicle in the group tested.

The Saab 9-5 2.3T is equipped with an automatic transmission, backup sensors, and xenon headlights resulting to its $38,635 price tag. The Consumer Reports has also tested a top-level Lucerne CXS with a V8 engine which is different from the CXL V6 tested in 2006. The new CXS possess a different type of suspension tuning, stability control, and a set of different tires. Its other options include a remote start, sunroof, park assist, and chrome wheels, heated and cooled seats. It has a base price of $38,935.

And according to Consumer Reports all the group vehicles included in the group has been confirmed reliable basing on their results of their subscribers survey and are therefore recommended to consumers who are searching for quality sedans to purchase.

About the Author

Evander Klum is a Business Administration graduate who hails from Alabama. He enjoys extreme sports and he is also a car racing fanatic. At present, he works as a marketing manager at an advertising agency in Cleveland.

I have a 92 buick park ave. I need to remove the harmonic balancer bolt. I know the trick of using the starter

to remove it (place the breaker bar on the bolt and crank the engine). However....how do you get the bolt back on? Can you do the same thing? Im so desperate at this point...

That has got to be the worst trick that I have heard of in quite some time. You could do damage or injure yourself badly with that technique. You should remove the cover for the flywheel and hold it in place with a pry bar or pliers then remove the harmonic balancer bolt then use the puller to remover the balancer just reverse this procedure to install.

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