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The best is out West: a spring storm hits Mt. Hood

March 21, 2012 By

A spring storm has hit the Northwest! Mt. Hood is getting an insane amount of snow this week. Snow really started falling yesterday and we don’t see any sign of it letting up. Meadows reported 25″+ in the last 24 hours and a total base of 169″. The evidence is in the snapshot of their picnic tables! Timberline is sitting pretty and prepped for a fantastic summer. We were happy to see this photo of the Palmer buried under the late winter snow pack. Timberline’s reported base depth of 198″ is above average!

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Winter Photo Contest Winners

October 21, 2011 By

It’s Friday! Which means the weekend is only minutes away, but more importantly, we are announcing the photo contest winners today! Thanks for sending all of the awesome pow shots. We enjoyed sifting through them this week in the office. As the air gets colder and the top of Mount Hood gets whiter, we know that our infamous Oregon powder is right around the corner. If you have never experienced a winter out here, we highly recommend it. There is nothing better than knee deep turns through the trees, forgiving landings for those first ever back flip attempts, and all the terrain you could ever ask for. Don’t take our word for it, come see for yourself! Winter Camp is coming up quick, and these lucky winners are getting a head start! So here it goes, drum roll please…..

3rd Place: Eli Frandsen
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Mt. Hood World Record Snowfall

April 26, 2011 By


While ski resorts across the nation are packing up and ending the season, Mt. Hood is getting more snow than ever! Timberline sent over this picture of Palmer, and yes, the chairlift is completely buried. Talk about a lot of snow! Mt. Hood Meadows set records this month for the most snowfall in April with over 4ft in just the first week. The storms keep hitting and it doesn’t look like the snow will stop anytime soon. You know what this means right? Even more snow for our park during the summer months!

Spots are filling up fast, so hurry up and fill out your registration! We know you want a taste of that record breaking snow.

Backcountry at Night

January 31, 2011 By

The Burn Units crew sent this over and we wanted to share with everyone!  Backcountry at night is SWEET!

From Burn:

“This planet is alive. If only we could know what it knows, see what it sees. Sometimes you feel like it’s trying to tell you something, showing you where to look, how to see. Lighting up the darkness ahead, illuminating your soul.”

Burn is honoured and excited to present ‘Alive’, featuring The Burn Units, a rider-led initiative headed by the legendary Austrian snowboarder Gigi Rüf, star of many a Pirate Movie Production and hands-down one of the most stylish riders on the planet. In ‘Alive’ Gigi is joined by fellow Burn Units riders Norwegian freestyle prodigy Ståle Sandbech and ultra-smooth French sensation Arthur Longo.

Nick Goepper Visits Mount Snow Gromfest

January 19, 2011 By

Windells Academy student Nick Goepper visited Mount Snow this week to help out with the Skills Enhancement Camp, presented by Mount Snow, Windells Academy, and the Matterhorn Inn. Mount Snow’s Grom Fest was a huge success and Nick was there to give a helping hand. The event was sponsored by Dalbello Ski Boots, Marker, Smith Optics, and two of Nick Goepper’s own sponsors, Volkl and Under Armour. “It’s very cool to be able to inspire and give back. Nick looks so big, but he’s really not so much older than some of them!” said David Currier of Smith Optics. High fives all around to the Groms for flying down the mountain, Nick Goepper for giving some expert tips, and the sponsors for making the event a success!

Summer Coach Mike Hornbeck

January 12, 2011 By

By far – my favorite edit from this past summer.  Mike was on fire!

Mike Hornbeck. Summer 2010… from Windells on Vimeo.

SkiDazzle with Windells!

December 16, 2010 By

While the sun was shining and the temperature hovered at a nice 67 degrees, Windells hit California with a burst of winter air. SkiDazzle kicked off the season with the largest ski and snowboard consumer show in the nation! As shoppers hurried to find the best deals on this year’s equipment, Windells was dishing out stickers and offering free progression sessions to eager beginners of all ages.

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Last Chance Discount

November 29, 2010 By

With record snowfall this fall in your own backyard – I don’t know why you would want to go anywhere else!

Winter and Springs Camps are for skiers & snowboarders of all ages and abilities!   Check out this video from last winter to get a taste of what the week is like!

Windells Winter Part 1 from Windells on Vimeo.

WIN A WEEK AT WINDELLS CAMP THIS WEEKEND AT THE SACRAMENTO SKIDAZZLE!

November 18, 2010 By

Ready to get your rail on early season?  Well strap on your gear as Ski Dazzle® shows in two cities – Sacramento, November 20 & 21, and Los Angeles, December 2 – 5, are throwing one of the first rail jam contests of the season.

Skiers and snowboarders and can show friends, family, resorts and the ski & snowboard industry “who’s got the right stuff” where winners walk away with cool prizes, new gear, or even a week at Windells Camp!

Ski Dazzle’s 80-foot indoor rail hill was a hit last year with all riders and offers 20’ box and rail features for aspiring riders to compete in front of huge crowds.

The Ski Dazzle® Rail Jam is open to boys and girls in two brackets: under 15 years of age, and 15 and older.  Registration is easy, just go to SkiDazzle.com and click on the “Rail Jam Contest” link or “Contest” tab on the home page. Contestants may register online for this event, or download the “Ski Dazzle® Rail Jam Contest” official registration form, fill it out and fax or mail the form by the noted deadline. Contestants must follow all the instructions posted on the website and must have a completed official registration form. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early to confirm your spot.  Limited space in the rail jam may be available at the Ski Dazzle shows on a first-come, first-served basis.

Every competitor will be required to wear a helmet; bring a photo ID if 18 years of age or older, and sign a waiver. If under 18 years of age, the competitor must have a parent present at the event, and a signed consent form. Rail Jam contestants must bring their own equipment.   A complete daily schedule for practice and competition will be posted via a “Ski Dazzle® Rail Jam Contest™” hotlink on www.SkiDazzle.com.

Ducks!

October 22, 2010 By

It’s only October and it’s already time for high school seniors to start thinking about college. Windells Academy president, Mike Hanley, invited seniors to visit the University of Oregon where they took a campus tour and got a look into the everyday life of a college student; exploring dorms, people watching in the courtyard, and even attending an Oregon Ducks football game (UCLA was dominated by the way). Go Ducks!

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