October 2009 Archives

Camper Alex Midler the TV Star

October 9, 2009 By sean

Alex Midler, 11 years old and a very talented skater from So Cal, spent a session at Windells this past Summer as a snowboard camper but the talk of the camp were his skills on a skateboard. Midler just happened to take first at the Windells Stop of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour landing him a spot at the Salt Lake City X Games Stop. Another round of Big News for Alex, he grabbed himself a TV appearance on Fuel TV’s new show New Pollution.

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A big congrats from Windells to you Alex, and we hope to see you again up here in Oregon!

Skateboard & Bike Tonight and Tomorrow

October 9, 2009 By sean

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Windells Academy spends time off at B.O.B

October 9, 2009 By windells

At Windells Academy, the students are allowed to use all facilities in their free time. Instead of taking recess or an “off campus” lunch break like most highschools, the students of Windells Academy take their break at B.O.B! The facilities at Windells are available any time the students would like to use them, and improve their skate, rollerblade, bike, or trampoline skills. Sometimes we even take out the wiggle stick!

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Windells Academy spent the afternoon at the rose garden

October 7, 2009 By windells

Here at Windells Academy, every Wednesday, and on some weekends we take an amazing field trip. Sometimes they are educational and sometimes they have to do with the snowboard industry. So far, (as you have seen in the blogs) we have taken trips to visit Atmosphere clothing, Bonfire snowboards, Solomon snowboards, K2, Line skies, and Ride snowboards. We have also gone to the Lewis and Clark trail, the fish hatchery, a couple different museums, Seattlle fish market, the alpine slides and adventure park at ski bowl, and an amazing surf trip on the Oregon coast. This Wednesday we headed into Portland to see the beautiful rose gardens. Check it out!

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Coach Wallisch Signs with Full Tilt

October 6, 2009 By sean

TOM WALLISCH SIGNS WITH FULL TILT BOOTS

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SEATTLE, WA – The most talked about park skier on the planet, Tom Wallisch (i.e. Todd Walnuts, The Pretzel Man, King of Afterbang) recently signed with Full Tilt Boots, solidifying his relationship with the brand. During the 08/09 season, Tom garnered victories at both the Dew Tour and Dumont Cup, as well as a $20k sponsorship from Coast Bodywash during its “Make Me Famous” contest all while rocking his Full Tilt Hot Doggers. With the Internet flooded with coverage of Wallisch’s undeniable skills and luminous presence, Full Tilt, couldn’t pass up the opportunity to work with a skier of such influential style and talent. The athlete and the company are stoked to take on the 09/10 season in full force.

“I’m just overall really stoked and really excited to be working with Full Tilt. They’ve got the best products out there, and it’s an awesome company to work with. I think we’ll be able to do big things together!” says Wallisch.

Says Full Tilt Team Manager Josh Malczyk: “I’m stoked Tom is keeping his feet in Full Tilts. His unique style, air sense, and raw natural talent make him one of greatest freestyle skiers of this generation. He makes a perfect addition to our constantly growing team of athletes, whose skiing is simply taken to the next level in these boots.”

WATCH WALLISCH’S EXCLUSIVE FT WEB EDIT: Seek out your local Full Tilt Boots dealer to find the password located in the Full Tilt catalog. Then go to www.FullTiltBoots.com to watch!

About Full Tilt Boots:

From the boot’s innovative look, to its one-of-a-kind natural flex and big name pros standing atop the podiums for the past 25 years, Full Tilt boots are living legends. The revolution in 3-Piece boot design started here, and continues from here … for the good of skiing. For more information visit www.FullTiltBoots.com.

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Open House Huge Turnout

October 5, 2009 By sean

Windells Open House was a huge success. Kids and Parents were lined up at the crack of dawn to hang out in BOB all day to skate, bike, jump on the tramp, jump in the foam pit and just have a ton of FUN. Windells first FREE event of the season introduced the community to what we have going on during what most people think is our off season. Fact is, we have just as much if not more happening; Guests from all over Oregon and Washington came to chat about the Windells Academy, Windells Team, Open Skate & Bike Weekends, Winter/Spring Camps and of Course the Summer Camps! Plus, the lucky attendees were able to get their hands on our limited edition stickers and Camp Discounts Coupons. (HINT HINT HINT: hit me up for the coupon sean@windells.com)

Windells Crew had such a great time at our first Open House, we decided to throw another one, so if you missed out, you are invited to come check it out on Saturday, October 17th from 9am to 5pm.

Highlight of the Weekend:

The Farm Project Bus and the Novakane Skate Shop Bus Crew’s swung by to play some beats and skate our park.

Hero Showing off The Farm Project Bus!

Local Ripper Climbing Out

Jeanette Talking USASA with parents.

BMX Guys waiting to Drop into the Foam Pit

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Windells Would like the thank everyone for swinging by, thanks!

Windells Academy takes a trip to K2/Line/Ride!!!!

October 5, 2009 By windells

Over the past weekend, the students of Windells Academy took a trip up to Seattle. While in Seattle, we stopped by the K2, Line skies, and Ride snowboards headquarters. The students met everyone on board at the warehouse and learned a lot. Everything from pressing snowboards and skies, creating new designs, and what sets K2 apart from the average ski/snowboard company. We also got to hang out while a couple of the team riders had a session at the indoor skate park. Even K2 team rider Michelle Parker was nice enough to stop by and say hello to everyone! Check it out!

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Windells Open House

October 1, 2009 By sean

Come to Windells this Saturday, October 3rd from 9am to 5pm to find out what’s going on at Windells this Winter! Parents and Kids are welcome to come experience first hand why Windells is, The Funnest Place on Earth.

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Windells Academy catches the first snow fall!

October 1, 2009 By windells

This week on Tuesday, students of Windells Academy woke up to feel quite a change in the air temperature. Everyone checked the weather, looked at the timberline snowfall report, all sources showed no snowfall. Still, they headed up to the mountain with hopes to see white. The results were very pleasing. SNOW IS HERE! And there is more coming! stay posted.

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