Oregon Adaptive Sports

We here at MtHoodz have something serious to say. We support Oregon Adaptive Sports. It is a great organization that has made many kids dreams come true. They want everybody to experience that thrill of skiing that we love so much. We love this organization and hope that you will support it like we do.  We have a great video of what organizations like this can do. If you dont want to donate to this organization you could donate to one in your homestate. These are great organizations. Here is an example of what these organizations can do. Here is a link to find an organization in your state or near your state that you can support. http://www.sitski.com/pg3.htm#Wash

BMX and MTB @ Windells

Windells has "Over 15 acres of Windells’ campus is dedicated to BMX. BMX campers have full access to the Windells campus including Forest Park, B.O.B., the Concrete Jungle and the on-campus airbag. Windells professional BMX coaches work with riders of all abilities. Windells programs are designed to satisfy every type of off-road cyclist. Programs include BMX street and dirt jumping, technical freeride, XC and backcountry riding, women’s clinics, adult skill building, contests, events, product demos, and more! Windells has something for everyone. Time at Windells is time well spent! Windells summer sessions are the best way to experience all the great things the Northwest has to offer. Camp means new and old friends, fresh air, sunshine, never ending activities and, of course, BMX! Forest Park comes to life in the summer time, when the best riders and biggest pros flock to campus to ride. Windells is the number one destination for Olympic athletes and X Games medalists.Windells Winter and Spring Break camps allow for a smaller camper to coach ratio and a 10:1 camper to counselor ratio. During Winter and Spring Camp, Windells really feels like home. Windells is the place to experience the best indoor and outdoor BMX territory in the Northwest! BMX campers have the opportunity to explore some of Oregon’s 200 skate and BMX parks. It’ll be the time of your life.

Skateboarding @ Windells

Windells is a great place to skateboard. Whether you go there to skate or skate after a good day of skiing or boarding its fun. Here is a description of skating at Windells. The "Windells Campus totals over 89,500 sq feet of skatable terrian. The Concrete Jungle, Backyard Bowls, Courtyard Plaza and B.O.B. make up some of the best skateable terrain in the world. The elite team of Windells skate coaches are knowledgeable and experienced, and they work with campers at any skill level. Well-known personalities like Tony Hawk, Shaun White, Ryan Sheckler,  Bam Margera, Omar Hassan and David Gravette have trained and skated the legendary Windells campus." Windells also said on their website "Campers are given the opportunity to explore some of Oregon’s 200 plus parks with Windells coaching staff. Campers visit up to three skate parks daily, in and around Oregon, dubbed the “skateboard capital of the world” by Wall Street Journal. Windells offers the unique opportunity for campers to skate and travel like the pros, with the pros. Every session, Windells sponsors hold skate demos, a chance for the campers and crews to hang out and participate in exciting camp events"

Snowboarding @ Windells

Snowboard training at Windells is legendary. "Windells has been an evolutionary stepping stone for the world’s best. We are deeply rooted in the progression of snowboarding. Every US Olympic medalist to date has been through Windells’ program; 18 in all. The top 10 men and 8 of the top 10 women in this season’s Dew Tour were all former Windells campers". There park is incredible. They have this description on their website. "No expense is spared in the design and upkeep of camp facilities both on and off the mountain. Our Private Park extends over a mile, has two bag jumps, up to 48 rails, boxes and wall rides, stair cases and jibs, and up to 25 jumps of all shapes and sizes. We have something for everyone! Windells builders are on the cutting edge and the sheer amount of pros riding Windells throughout summer proves their ability. Two private lifts keep riders lapping through our three parks. Last season, Windells campers were riding the 1.5 miles of park well into August. Mt. Hood has never seen a park as long and as awesome as this. You can count on Windells to bring it this summer!".

Windells Skiing

"Windells is about progression. We’re about big air. But most of all, we’re about having fun. That’s why you see siers like Tim Durtschi, Sammy Carlson, Tom Wallisch, Liam Downey, Anna Segal, Keri Herman, Tanner Hall, Pep Fujas and Grete Eliassen coming back year after year. A support crew 300 strong is here to ensure every camper gets exactly what they came for." This is how Windells describes their summer ski camp. They "take natural snow, sunny skies, the sickest rails, smoothest pipe and best jumps around, session it all with the best skiers in the world and you have Windells summer freeski camps!" They have some of the best coaches in the world to teach you. Some of the coaches are Mike Hornbeck, Brady Perron, Tom Wallisch, Liam Downey, Anna Segal, Keri Herman, Eric Dusfshci, Will Wesson, Steve Stepp, Nick Martini, Ashley Battersby, Andy Parry, Jeff Kiesel, Tyler Barnes, Ben Moxham, Charlie Owen, Corey Vanular, Parker White, LJ Strenio, John Ware, John Spriggs, Sean Jordon, TJ Schiller, Sean Jordan, Phil Asabon, Tanner Hall, Tim Durtschi, Sammy Carlson, Phil Casalon, Alex Bellmare, Zach Davison.

High Cascades

High Cascade is a great a snowboarding camp. We have already talked about their park and great staff. Their is also a lot to do after the snowboarding is over. You can practice your tricks on their new spring free trampolines. You can play dodgeball with two teams of 50 on a two level arena. You can also go waterfall hiking. You can go Manimal Hunting. They also have a Staff sale where the coaches sell their new and used equipment. They also have tons of gear giveaways thanks to their sponsors. They have a talent show for all campers. They have a Huckleberry Jam for the best skater. There is a dance party for all campers. They also offer white water rafting and paintball. But the best part of High Cascade is the Cobra Dog.

High Cascade Snowboard Camp

The next summer camp we will talk about is High Cascade Snowboard camp. This camp is 100% snowboarding. They have two main parks designed for snowboarders. The first one is their main park.Here is a description from their website "More tricks have been learned, invented and enjoyed on this stretch of snow than any other on Earth.  Although you can lap this park on the lift too – most choose to ride the rope-tows, and some folks even like to hike specific features.  No matter how you choose get up the hill, you're gonna have a blast on the way down." Their second park is their lap park. Here is a description from their website "The Lap Park offers a continuous flow of fun size trick friendly jumps, boxes, rails, and hips for all ability levels (and is served by a high speed quad)." They also have a park designed just for beginners. Here is a description of that park; "We’ve teamed up with the revolutionary new Burton Snowboard Academy to provide the most comprehensive learn to snowboard beginner program on Earth. If you’re a camper, and you’re a beginner: you’re automatically in our Soft Start™ program – the comfiest spot at camp." Finally they have a skate park for when your not snowboarding. This is the description of their park. "Whether you’re learning to drop in on the Beginner Ramp or your winning the Huckleberry Jam™ - we’ve got what you need: a giant bowl, mini bowl, beginner ramp, mini ramps, stair sets, jersey barriers, euro gaps, flat bars, ledges, banks and more..."