World Championships 2013 - Las Vegas

[pjk]

That goddamn bus is way slower than walking, though.

True, but at least you can rest your legs and checkout the buildings. I guess it depends on whether you're using the bus for speed or for resting.

 

[Kian]

Idk if you can do that. I heard BLD was canceled.

I can confirm this.

 

[bgdgyfer]

Does anybody know if Michal Pleskowicz is going?

 

[kirtpro]

How long to get a confirmation email?

 

[Swordsman Kirby]

my first comp was US Nats 2009

Wait, really? No Canadia?

 

[JBCM627]

How long to get a confirmation email?

Shouldn't be any delay. Check your spam, otherwise you probably entered a bad email.

 

[IMSLOW1097]

This may be an incredibly noob-like but interesting question...but who are the first-time big competition-goers most looking forward to meeting and why?

 

[BlueDevil]

My sister wants to see/meet Feliks... lol
I just want to get to know some other people who I don't constantly see up in the northeast.

 

[IMSLOW1097]

My sister wants to see/meet Feliks... lol
I just want to get to know some other people who I don't constantly see up in the northeast.

Yeah, that's interesting...i'm probably most looking forward to meeting Chris Hardwick, Cornelius Dieckmann, and Ron Van Bruchem.

 

[Rubiks560]

Hmmm....I'd say Cornelius and Cameron Stollery (Assuming he goes)

 

[Noahaha]

I want to see Chris and John again, but mostly John >

 

[IMSLOW1097]

I want to see Chris and John again, but mostly John >

haha Chris is probably raging after seeing this

 

[Sebastien]

Hmmm....I'd say Cornelius and Cameron Stollery (Assuming he goes)

I'd say Las Vegas!

 

[IamWEB]

My first big competition was Nationals this year, but I'm looking forward to meeting NAKAJIMA!

As well as Feliks, and a bunch of other cubers outside of North America (as well as in NA).

 

[tim]

Thanks to everyone for posting their opinions on the heat (it was quite an entertaining read ^^)! 40°C is definitely out of my comfort zone, but probably bearable once you get moving (as blade740 mentioned) and if you cycle in the early morning/late afternoon (as shelley mentioned). The reason I asked: I was (and still am) looking for a way I could spend my time in the USA. Since I'm not a big fan of visiting cities and am more interested in the landscape itself cycling came to mind: along the west coast from north to south until the heat gets too high? I haven't done any serious research yet, though. So, if anyone wanna join or has some tips I'll be more than glad to hear from you!

 

[Kian]

I'd say Las Vegas!

Haha, it is quite an alien place. Like nowhere else I've ever seen.

 

[Kian]

Thanks to everyone for posting their opinions on the heat (it was quite an entertaining read ^^)! 40°C is definitely out of my comfort zone, but probably bearable once you get moving (as blade740 mentioned) and if you cycle in the early morning/late afternoon (as shelley mentioned). The reason I asked: I was (and still am) looking for a way I could spend my time in the USA. Since I'm not a big fan of visiting cities and am more interested in the landscape itself cycling came to mind: along the west coast from north to south until the heat gets too high? I haven't done any serious research yet, though. So, if anyone wanna join or has some tips I'll be more than glad to hear from you!

You will be near many great locations if you're interested in landscape. The Grand Canyon is only a several hour drive from Vegas and it is certainly one of the most stunning landscapes on the planet. Lake Powell and the rest of southern Utah is gorgeous. The west coast is also beautiful, and far more temperate, but I would say less awe inspiring in terms of grandeur.

 

[antoineccantin]

You will be near many great locations if you're interested in landscape. The Grand Canyon is only a several hour drive from Vegas and it is certainly one of the most stunning landscapes on the planet. Lake Powell and the rest of southern Utah is gorgeous. The west coast is also beautiful, and far more temperate, but I would say less awe inspiring in terms of grandeur.

I'd also recommend to go see the Hoover Dam (about 45mins away) which is also quite spectacular.

 

[Divineskulls]

This may be an incredibly noob-like but interesting question...but who are the first-time big competition-goers most looking forward to meeting and why?

I did go to Nats 2012, and I met a lot of cool people there. But for Worlds, I really wanna meet Simon Westlund, Balint Bodor, and Odder, because mega (and pyra too, kinda). :3

 

[Kian]

I'd also recommend to go see the Hoover Dam (about 45mins away) which is also quite spectacular.

I agree completely. I visited The Hoover Dam as well this past August. It is truly remarkable.