The Pow is back at Mt. Hood Meadows!

I need to ski!

xoxo,
ski girl

Chairway 2 Heaven

 

On Sunday, February 13th from 12pm - 4pm, enjoy nine minutes in heaven on the Blue Chairlift with a new friend or lover!  Then join the "Meadows Mingle" at the bottom of the Blue chairlift to warm up with a fire, snacks, smooth tones, and fabulous prizes! For more details please visit the Mt. Hood Meadows  website.

Head to Mt. Hood Meadows with your special someone, or meet that special someone there.  I will be teaching, on Saturday not  Sunday, and hope to have my own pre-Chairway to Heaven moment.  I know who I want it to be with.  :)

xoxo, 

ski girl

Just ask for Jesse!

 "Island kids from Martinique. They had never seen snow before, let alone ski. They had a great day and were linking turns by the end of the 4 hour lesson. And I don't speak French!"  -Jesse

Jesse, is one of the many fabulous instructors at Mt. Hood Meadows in Oregon.  He has a vast technical knowledge of skiing and is happy to share it. He is a very patient instructor and is great with beginning skiers.  He has been teaching at Mt. Hood Meadows for three years, and has the skills and drills to advance your skiing whatever level you may start at.  He may not speak French, but he does speak German!  Anyway, much like love, skiing is a universal language.  No translations required.  Just get to the mountain and fall in love with the lifestyle!  For a fantastic lesson, request Jesse at Mt. Hood Meadows Ski School.


xoxo, 
ski girl
p.s.  A special thanks to Jesse, for sharing his class picture with me.  It's the best I've seen!

Little ski girls

yaya and xuanxuan learning ski at Mt. Hood Meadows.  These are two seriously cute, ski girls.  I'm not the instructor in the video, but this is basically how I spend most of my days at Meadows.  Get out and ski!

xoxo, 

ski girl

This is where I'll be today, come ski with me!

Come find me at Mt. Hood Meadows!  Once again, I'll be in the green jacket.

xoxo,
ski girl

This is where I'll be today, come ski with me!

The ski princess is home from the hospital and on the mend.  I'm heading to Mt. Hood Meadows with the bff for a day of fresh air, snow and sunshine.  I've been trapped inside for 5 days!  Come ski with me! 

xoxo,
ski girl

p.s.  We'll be the ones in the green jackets.  

Mt. Hood Meadows Adventure Park

The  new Adventure Park at Mt. Hood  Meadows!
Just $25 for the entire day gives you access to the rope tow, instruction from  freestyle coaches, video analysis, and if you bring your own flash drive you get to take home your video or for $10 you can purchase one!  Meadows does require a Lift ticket to access Adventure Park.  

 Brandon, one of the awesome coaches!

The park is equipped with a rope tow so you can lap features without hiking. For  $25, you can stay as long as you want and the hours of operation are 9:00am - 5:00pm weekends and holidays. 

 The rope tow

Adventure Park has boxes & rails as well as a small table top so whether you are experimenting with freestyle for the first time or need some coaching to get you to the next level the coaches are excited to help you improve. Helmets are required for children under 14 years of age. 

I love to spend my day in the Adventure Park.  See you there this weekend!

xoxo, 

ski girl

 p.s.  Meadows also offer a $15 Adventure Park ticket online.

The Line guys are back at Mt. Hood!

Side Sliding is Hard from NIMBUS INDEPENDENT on Vimeo.

Dylan Hood and Eric Pollard ski a morning and then snowboard an afternoon at Mt. Hood Meadows.

I've been spending all my days in the Fun Zone with the itty bitty rippers and missing out on all of that big mountain action.

Hey Line guys, next time you're on the mountain stop by the Wonder Carpet and say hi. My little guys might not know who you are but I sure do!

xoxo,
ski girl
p.s. I love-love the Celebrity-100 this year!

Best deal on a lift ticket!

Such a deal!  If you are in the Mt. Hood area take advantage of it.
Check out all of the cool new gear at Hillcrest Ski and Board Shop and then head up to Mt. Hood Meadows .

xoxo,
ski girl

little ski girl in the park

ski like a girl says, "It's Learn a Snow Sport Month in Oregon!"

Oh what a fabulous state I live in!  There are a lot of great things about Oregon but this month ski like a girl's favorite is this, Govenor Kulongowski proclaims January 2010 to be "Learn a Snow Sport Month" in Oregon!

 

Oregon ski areas are proud to offer affordable and easy discounted introductory programs to make learning winter sports a cinch. From what to wear, when to arrive and where to park, to renting equipment and meeting your professional instructor.

All it takes is a sense of adventure and a willingness to give it a try. Oregon's Learn to Ski / Snowboard Program:

1. Ensures a fun and easy introduction.
2. Guarantees proper instruction to get you started correctly.

Discover the dynamic world of skiing and snowboarding. Whether you want to get involved with your friends, your family, or by yourself, there are very few activities that provide the fun, excitement and purse sense of freedom of downhill winter sports. Get off your couch, escape from the city, and be energized by spectacular alpine scenery and fresh mountain air!

It’s always best to take lessons when learning a snow sport. For alpine skiing, snowboarding and cross country skiing it’s best to.” Go with a Pro”….a professional instructor.

Here's a list of particiapting Oregon Ski Resorts
Mt. Hood Meadows
Cooper Spur
Timberline
Hoodoo
Mt. Bachelor
Willamette Pass
Mt Ashland
Ski Anthony Lakes
Spout Springs Ski Area

Mt. Hood Meadows Bring A Friend To Learn to Ski Or Snowboard - Win A Season Pass!

Bring a new skier/rider to the mountain and get them enrolled in a beginner ski school lesson and you'll be entered to win a 2010-11 Unlimited Season Pass!
All you need to do is bring your friend and get them enrolled in one of our first time lesson packages. Let us take care of the instruction - that's what we do best! You go play on the mountain - that's what you do best!
For other states and ski resorts that are participating in Learn a Snow Sport Month click here.

xoxo,
ski girl
p.s. Hope to see you on the slopes soon!  Come to Mt. Hood Meadows if you'd like to ski like a girl with me. I should be teaching again by the end of the month.


Learn a Snow Sport Month is supported by SnowSports Industries America(SIA), Professional Ski Instructors of America –American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) and Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA) .

ski like a girl and your snow report

Study: Ski Resorts Tell Tall Tales About Deep Snow

Heard on All Things Considered

January 4, 2010 - MELISSA BLOCK, host:

Two researchers have confirmed something skiers and snowboarders have long suspected: Resorts sometimes boost their snowfall measurements to attract more customers. The researchers found that ski areas report more snowfall on the weekends.

Really? I can't believe that. I always believed in the weekend effect. According to the study there is twenty-three percent more snow reported on weekends, on average, across all resorts.

Check out NPR for more info on the study.

I know my mountain doesn't lie. Today's snow report for Mt. Hood Meadows went something like this.

Here's your Snow Report!

Good morning. Let's sing a song together this morning: "Rain, rain, go away, don't come back 'til after May." If we can get everyone on this email list to sing along, perhaps we can change today's precipitation into a couple feet of powder. On a brighter note, NPR did a story yesterday about ski resorts lying to their guests: http://bit.ly/7PvyJO At least we tell you the truth, even when it hurts! Thanks for skiing and riding Meadows. We love you! Have a great day today!

A special thanks to Temira Wagonfeld, one of the awesome snow phone and website reporters for Mt. Hood Meadows in Oregon, for keeping it real.

Well I love you too Meadows. Rain or no rain I still wish I was skiing.

xoxo,

ski girl

p.s. Week 2 of shoulder rehab. Getting really good at one armed everything, except push ups. Just not feeling it.

MLK Day $20 Rental & Lift Ticket

$10 Day Rental from Hillcrest & $10 Lift Ticket at Mt Hood Meadows   On MLK Day Jan. 18th, 2010 Only

This is the best deal of the year, and it couldn't be better timing.  Take advantage of the upcoming 3 day weekend and head up to Mt. Hood Meadows without breaking the bank! Lift Ticket & Rental Coupon Must Be Purchased at Hillcrest, Cash Only. Lift Ticket:  Valid at Mt. Hood Meadows Resort on Monday Jan. 18th, 2010 from 2:00pm-9:00pm. Rental Coupon:  Valid at Hillcrest for one 24-hour ski/snowboard rental package, and may only be used in conjunction with the 1/18/2010 promotional Meadows lift ticket.  Those who wish to pick up their rental before 10am 1/18/10 must present the promotional lift ticket. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to our local Rotary Club.  The Rotary Club is a group of community's owners, leaders, executives, managers, political leaders and professionals.  They are committed to helping our community run better and smoother, and they place a strong value on community service. Dexter Hill Hillcrest Sports 2506 SE Burnside Gresham, OR 97027 P: 503-665-4455

While Your Here Take a Look Around the Store
We Have Great Sales and Promotions!

10% off retail on all 2010 Winter Jackets, Winter Pants (select styles), Midlayers, Gloves, Beanies and much more.

Adult Ski & Binding packages starting at $299.

10% off Retail on Select 2010 Snowboards, Bindings and Boots.

All Ladies Skate Shoes are 30% off retail.

Men's Hoodie's and Tee's are 'Buy 1 Get 1 Half off'*

We still have a great selection of Clearance items discounted 30%-70% off retail!

*offer not valid on clearance items.

Make sure and check out this fabulous deal at Hillcrest!!!!!
xoxo,
ski girl- who is too busy teaching and skiing to write much lately but didn't want you to miss out on this!

This is the forecast for the weekend at Meadows!  Tomorrow is our ski school rehire day.  Once I'm done with the meeting, the paperwork and the running around  (getting a locker, new uniform, season pass picture...)  I get to ski!!!!!!!!


I did take a few runs at Timberline this week.  Didn't want to end up in a ski school clinic on my first day back on the slopes.   The first run was painfully bad but after I remembered "I do know how to ski" it got a whole lot better.

November Powder!

Here's a video of me going down Thunder.  I'll post another one at the end of the season so you can see my improvement.  I'm working on my PSIA Level 2 exams this year.  Any ski instructors out there with any tips or MA of my skiing please comment!

xoxo,
ski girl

p.s. Only 4 more days until Hawaii!  The forecast is 85 degrees on Thanksgiving. Not enough snow on Mauna Kea to take skis.  Maybe next time?!

Opening day at Mt. Hood Meadows!!!!

Meadow's Park Crew is Shapin' up Shipyard

This is the official word from Dave Tragethon, Marketing Director, at Mt. Hood Meadows, "The Crew is On It!"

Dave says, "Shipyard is shaping up to be a major rail park on opening day. The crew has been KILLIN' IT, putting in four different lines with 11 different features. Take your pick":

Flat down box top into a Down rail
Plastic culvert jib
Log spine
Booter rail
Kink mailbox
Picnic table
Fun box
C rail
Dance floor box into ledge into a mail box

Four lifts including two high speed quads are scheduled for Wednesday's opening of the 2009/10 season. Mt. Hood Express, Shooting Star Express, Easy Rider, Buttercup and the Ballroom Carpet in the Fun Zone will run from 9 AM - 4 PM. Read the Blog to find out more about opening day operations. Only twice in the past 14 seasons has there been an earlier opening day at Mt. Hood Meadows.

Lift Ticket Pricing for Opening Day
$52 for adults
$30 for juniors age 7 to 14
$30 for seniors age 65+.
Kids 6 and under get a season pass for just $9.

We're stuck in PDX with the flu but I'll be thinking of all of you getting your ski fix!

xoxo,
ski girl

p.s. Call the Snow Phones for more info
503.227.7669 (227.SNOW) Portland
541.386.7547 (386.SKIS) Hood River