Session 5 Ski Recap Mega Post

Here is the long awaited Traveling Circus week at Windells! The crew rolled in fresh from a trip to Whistler to be welcomed to some good weather. The daily events ended up making campers push their limits to get the ever-popular free swag. Activities got interesting to say the least. Photo: Erik Hoffman The Concrete Jungle continues to grow and make campus as appealing as the on-hill park. Photo: Erik Hoffman...

August 4, 2011 · 2 min · 235 words · Erin Williams

Alice Mckennis is Back in the Saddle

You may recall Alice Mckennis bone shattering ski accident last winter. Check out her newest update! Congratulations on your achievement!!! already more half way through my trip to New Zealand! The skiing has been good down here and I am so psyched to back on skis. Going over six months without skiing is far too long! I have been skiing two days on snow followed by a rest day. I have had four days on snow and plan to get another four or five days before I leave....

August 3, 2011 · 1 min · 148 words · Mark Joseph

Event Photography Series: Shooting a DH Bike Race

Downhill bike races can be very tough to shoot the first time.  Hike down the course.  One to two flashes will suffice.  Know where the gnarliest parts and best corners are.  Trails are uneven.  Get a tripod at wal-mart or target for $20.  It will be lighter and have adjustable legs for the uneven trail.Bring ball bungee cords.  (i.e. climb a tree, lay on the ground, whatevery makes your shots different!...

August 2, 2011 · 1 min · 79 words · Thomas Crawford

Staff Checkout with Skate Coach Sev Boosinger

SO YOU’RE PRETTY MUCH LIVING THE DREAM UP HERE, TELL ME ABOUT IT. Yeah, it’s pretty amazing. It makes me wish Summer was all 365 days of the year. WHY DO YOU LIKE SKATEBOARDING SO MUCH? That feeling of stepping on your board and just rolling around is one of the greatest things ever. TELL ME ABOUT THE SKATE TRIPS YOU GET TO GO ON EVERY WEEK? I love the skatepark trips....

August 2, 2011 · 2 min · 286 words · Amanda Brown

.adventures in transition VII part 1.

.thanks for watching!

August 1, 2011 · 1 min · 3 words · Alison Carr

High Fives CR Johnson Birthday Rafting Trip

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CR Johnson Birthday Rafting Trip July 26, 2011, (Truckee, CA) ? Wednesday, August 10, 2011. The day will begin at the IRIE Rafting Co. headquarters (11253 Brockway Rd. Suite #108, Truckee, CA). Resources include: physical therapy, acupuncture, massage and more. Event Information: Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Time: 8:30am ? Resources include: physical therapy, acupuncture, massage and more. Half-day Class III trip on the Truckee River with the family?...

August 1, 2011 · 1 min · 96 words · Tammy Weaver

2011-2012 Epic Planks Handmade Skis Lineup

Well, we have had quite the busy year. Crop Duster: Our flagship powder ski gets you up on top of the fluff. The Crop Duster is the tool for the days you dream about; pure, deep, untouched powder. Ride some grooomers, duck off into the sidecountry, profit. That’s a thing of the past. Snowcat, heli, or sled access? A full poplar core ties it all together with a perfect blend of light weight and pop....

July 31, 2011 · 1 min · 165 words · Teresa Quinn

Session 5 snowboarding recap with Eric Willett, Austen Sweetin, Jonah Owen and Cam Pierce!

The Windells Diggers went all out with the park for the session, building lines of inventive features. tubes, and a corner line off the side of a jump with a pole jam to down rail. Eric Willett back one tail. During the day, they lapped the park, hitting the top jump and rail set up. Not a rail, jump, or bonk was left untouched by these talented shreds. Eric and Austen put on a jump clinic one afternoon, teaching campers grabs, spins, and backflips....

July 31, 2011 · 1 min · 156 words · Sherry Holden

YOGI goods Interview with Austen Sweetin

Forum’s Austen Sweetin has been hanging around camp for the last couple weeks. YOGI is an up and coming brand from Seattle that specializes in leather accessories. It is ran by some good guys that are in the snowboard industry, including Sweetin. WHAT IS THIS YOGI THING ALL ABOUT AND WHO IS BEHIND IT? YOGI goods is a hand made leather goods company that is out of Seattle Washington. We basically just want to make handmade, quality leather accessories, that are simple and functional....

July 30, 2011 · 2 min · 227 words · Johnny Schultz

August First Friday

This months First Friday party (August 5th, 2011) will feature artwork by David McCullen Price. He then lived in Namibia, California, London and Wales. Enjoy your week and we hope to see you soon! –ICELANTIC

July 29, 2011 · 1 min · 35 words · Raymond Jackson

Kevin Malone?s High-Flyin?

Mmmm… a real shred session.

July 29, 2011 · 1 min · 5 words · Victoria King

Staff Checkout: Kitchen Crew Derrek Lever

WHAT IS YOUR NAME AND WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Derrek Lever, and Edmonds Wa. WHAT IS YOUR HOME MOUNTIAN? Stevens Pass WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE NIGHT TO WORK DINNER? I fucking hate Turkey night. I just hate that gravey! But its not bad any more. WHAT VIDEO DID YOU FILM FOR THIS YEAR? YKwii (Tommy Little)/Cameron Fairs project, and the Rome Video. I went on a couple Am trips with Rome that were sick....

July 29, 2011 · 2 min · 226 words · Troy Garza

Mountain Biking

Enjoy.Thieves Forest: A steep, loose downhill course with numerous drops and rock features. Pads and downhill bike recommended. Steep and very technical, this trail is only for the properly equipped expert or pro downhill racer. Downhill-specific bike and protective gear recommended.

July 28, 2011 · 1 min · 41 words · Lori Bridges