Patent ID: 8167731

Claim:
A collapsible artificial ski slope assembly comprising: a base unit adapted to be coupled to a vehicle; and at least one ski slope section coupled to the base unit; wherein the ski slope section is movable with respect to the base unit between: a first deployed position in which the ski slope section defines at least part of a ski slope of the assembly; and, a second storage position in which the ski slope section is stored for transport of the ski slope assembly, and wherein the ski slope assembly further comprises one or more of a platform, ramp sections and safety barriers, wherein the ski slope assembly comprises an actuation mechanism which is a hydraulic mechanism, adapted to actuate folding/foldable movement of ski slope, platform, or ramp sections and/or safety barriers and wherein the ski slope assembly comprises a lighting system and/or an audio system which is powered by a generator and wherein a camera is located at the bottom of the ski slope and the ski slope assembly also comprises inflatable side bars.