Windells Ski Camp, Session 1, 2013: Recap
Summer at Mt. Hood has officially kicked off!
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- Jun 17th 2013
Summer at Mt. Hood has officially kicked off!
Summer skiing is back with Windells Camp!
Windells indoor facility BOB is being rebuilt and will be fresh for summer 2013
It seems like only yesterday that Shannon was buying Gatorade and mini pizzas for herself, but this year she’s on the other side of the counter running the show in SAIGL (otherwise known as the Super Awesome Information Game Lounge). A former camper of 5 years turned lady in charge, Shannon knows the ins and [...]The post Checking in with Shannon Barrett appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/51/99/79/519979.jpeg[/IMG]
Adult campers have a pretty good deal going: snowboard and ski during the day, chill out or skateboard in the afternoon, and do awesome nighttime activities after that. During Session 5, the group headed into Portland for a night out and went to get sushi at Shigezo! Shigezo is a traditional Japanese restaurant in Southwest [...]The post Adult sushi night with Cam Pierce, Niko Cioffi, Austen Sweetin, and Stevie Bell appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/51/97/68/519768.jpeg[/IMG]
The Olympics may be two years away but the US Freeski Team is in full-blown training mode and has chosen to spend the summer skiing and perfecting tricks Windells. Multiple sessions went down on rails, in the pipe and on the 100- and 70-foot jumps. On the men’s side, we’ve seen Tom Wallisch, Bobby [...]The post US Freeskiing Team at Windells! appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/51/95/13/519513.jpeg[/IMG]
Session 4 was sunny, awesome, and jam packed with pros and visiting riders! Check out new skate footage from Sessions 1, 2 and 3, and snowboard, ski and crash edits from last session right here. Enjoy!The post Session 4 edits appeared first on Windells.
Session 5 has started! Yesterday was another whirlwind Arrival Day; campers made their way to Windells from around the world, made new friends and got situated for their session at the “funnest” place on earth! Snowboard and ski campers are joined by Level 1 and The Gremlinz; they’ll be leading awesome activities on hill and [...]The post Arrival Day Session 5! appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/75/49/497549.jpeg[/IMG]
Funnest place on earth #windells #Oregon#skate #ski #summer p: @connordodge It’s Wednesday again! That means another gallery of some of our favorite instagrams from the past week. Session 4 and 5 are highlighted in this edition of #Windells Wednesdays. Lots of photos from campers, visiting pros, and staff of the two sessions and the in-between. Check the bottom for this [...]The post #Windells – July 18, 2012 appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/73/66/497366.jpeg[/IMG]
The biggest knockout game of the summer went down to camp during Session 4. Stevie Bell Bump returned for the second year to the courts of Windells (courts being a loose term for the awesome hoop outside the dining hall). Stevie brought lots of Forum prizes for winners, but he also brought the best bball [...]The post Stevie Bell bump returns to Windells appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/63/96/496396.jpeg[/IMG]
Matt Walker, aka Dubs, aka Shane White, is no stranger to Mt. Hood and Windells in the summertime and fortunately for us, he just arrived at camp last week to begin his summer of coaching. Mr. Walker was nice enough to take time out of his already packed schedule to answer a few questions. [...]The post New Arrivals: Matt Walker appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/58/40/495840.jpeg[/IMG]
Everest Arnold definitely has what it takes to back up his name. This strong and mighty Utah native is the Assistant Head Digger here at Windells, working to bring you guys the best park around. In the winter, Everest heads back to Salt Lake to man the dig crew at Brighton Resort. So basically, Everest [...]The post Checking in with Everest Arnold appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/57/03/495703.jpeg[/IMG]
Are you dying to come to Windells Camp? Parents, have your children expressed a life or death, I’ll-wash-the-dishes-until-I-leave-for-college burning desire to catch one of the last sessions of Windells Summer 2012? Good news! Register now for Sessions 5, 6, 7, or 8 and save $100 to $300 on your total registration cost! It’s pretty easy; [...]The post Drop in for big savings! appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/54/76/495476.jpeg[/IMG]
We’ve reached the halfway point, ladies and gents! Session 4 was packed to the brim with sun and fun. This session, we’ve voted unanimously to highlight a rad snowboard chick that’s been here since Session 2. It only seems appropriate that we wish her farewell (until next year) by deeming her this Session’s “Camper of [...]The post Camper of the day Session 4 appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/54/29/495429.jpeg[/IMG]
What do you get when you get about 60 doughnuts, chocolate syrup, diced onions, ketchup and mustard? The Doughnut Challenge! This session, The Reunion Team Takeover crew of Stevie Bell, Curtis Woodman, Jason Robinson, and Nick Visconti were judges as to who made the most “delicious” looking doughnut (no taste-testing required). After using the sweet [...]The post Session 4 doughnut challenge appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/53/02/495302.jpeg[/IMG]
Session 4 has been sunny, sick, and full of fun! Nick Visconti, Stevie Bell, Jason Robinson, Curtis Woodman, and Brent Oftedal have been ripping it up on hill and and on campus from sunrise to sunset each day and making sure that campers have the best session ever. Nick just sent over some photos and [...]The post Nick Visconti checks in from Session 4 with a slip ‘n slide event appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/52/30/495230.jpeg[/IMG]
The Summer Olympics are beginning in London, but here on Mt Hood, our minds are stuck on winter sports. We are incredibly stoked to have 2014 Winter Olympic contenders skiing and snowboarding in our park, training, and having fun. A handful of US Snowboard Slopestyle Team riders are training in our lane this week and [...]The post US Snowboard and Freeski Teams at Windells appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/50/40/495040.jpeg[/IMG]
The Summer Olympics are beginning in London, but here on Mt Hood, our minds are stuck on winter sports. We are incredibly stoked to have 2014 Winter Olympic contenders skiing and snowboarding in our park, training, and having fun. A handful of US Snowboard Slopestyle Team riders are training in our lane this week and [...]The post US Snowboard and Freeski Teams at Windells appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/50/39/495039.jpeg[/IMG]
Session 4 has commenced and the boys from Surface Skis have taken over. The Takeover crew at Windells is the biggest group of skiers so far with the likes Banks Gilberti, Khai Krepela, Ian Wade, Jason Arens, Jeff Kiesel, Scott Damon, Chase Morhman, Dane Ulsifer, Hayden Price, Brody Leven, Eliel Hindert and Landis Tanaka absolutely [...]The post Surface Skis Takeover Session: Tie-dye and Trickathons appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/46/10/494610.jpeg[/IMG]
surface skis #tiedye #windells2012 p: @ihopboarders We’re halfway through Session 4 and it’s already been a great week. Surface Skis and The Reunion riders are here taking over the session for skiing and snowboarding and there have been all sorts of awesome activities already. Surface has tie-dyed tshirts, made posters, and held one of the most [...]The post #Windells – July 11, 2012 appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/45/13/494513.jpeg[/IMG]
Windells Session 4 kicked off on Saturday and so far campers and coaches have had nothing but fun in the sun. Seriously. I only saw 2 clouds the whole time. Sunshine and summer skiing! Surface Skis has taken over Windells this session with the likes of Banks Gilberti, Jeff Kiesel, Khai Krepela, Ian Wade, [...]The post Session 4: Sun, Surface Skis and Slushy Snow! appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/42/03/494203.jpeg[/IMG]
Session 3 was here one minute and gone the next. Ski, snowboard and skateboard campers had a blast! Visiting pros and our Team Takeover athletes from Rome SDS and Line Traveling Circus left with only great things to say about our facilities this summer. See for yourself in this batch of Windells Camp edits! Like [...]The post The whole stack of Session 3 edits! appeared first on Windells.
The Reunion is on at Windells! Curtis Woodman, Nick Visconti, Jason Robinson, and Stevie Bell have returned for an energy-filled session at camp, and this year they have added another awesome person to their crew, Brent Oftedal. The boys hit the mountain for the first time yesterday and got their snow legs back. How was [...]The post Session 4 is on with The Reunion! appeared first on Windells.[IMG][/IMG]
The sun is setting behind the trees and Session 4 is officially underway. A fantastic park awaits eager campers and pros; 30% bigger and better than ever. It’s Surface week for ski campers, and snowboard campers get to pal around with our favorite pro snowboard chums Nick Visconti, Stevie Bell, Curtis Woodman, and J Rob. [...]The post Session 4 Arrival Day appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/33/17/493317.jpeg[/IMG]
Ian Neal knows the Concrete Jungle like the back of his hand, or the bottom of his deck, or something like that. Wisconsin Neal is a skate coach by day, and a skateboarder by night. Basically, Ian is ripping all day every day. If you’ve ever seen this guy skate, you can tell a lot [...]The post Checking in with Ian Neal appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/31/99/493199.jpeg[/IMG]