The 2008 Burton AM Series is a regional amateur snowboarding competition series that will hit 6 resorts across the United States this winter season. The events are open for all amateur competitors and will feature mens and womens slopestyle and halfpipe competitions. Mens and Womens first place winners in each discipline will receive a wildcard entry into the US Open Snowboarding Championships at Stratton, VT in March 2008. This event series gives amateur riders from all regions in the US a chance to guarantee a spot into the US Open by winning a contest on their home mountain.

Feb 17-18 Mount Hood Meadows Resort - Mt. Hood, OR Sun/SS - Mon/HP

Mt. Hood Meadows opens November 23rd for its historical 40th anniversary ski season. The resort also opens with its lowest opening day snowpack.
At 8:45 Meadows held an impromptu opening ceremony at Buttercup to kick-off the 40th anniversary season. Where they cut the ribbon welcoming the guests who then boarded Buttercup for another great day on the mountain. And at 8:46 AM Meadows loaded the first passengers of the 40th anniversary season.
With select lifts operating Meadows surface conditions are power tilled and packed with powder on top. Early season conditions still prevail. Beginner and lower intermediate terrain served by Mt. Hood Meadows Buttercup, Easy Rider and Daisy chairs. Early season conditions prevail. Lift operations from 9 AM - 3 PM daily. Tickets $40 adults / $30 7-14 & 65+

Its about time. The forecast for this coming week looks excellent for a good amount of snow! SkiBowl will be opening its lifts Friday day November 30th. Stay tuned to SkiBowl’s website and snow phone (503-222-2695) for the latest update on their opening and operating schedule.

So you’ve been dreaming of snow-covered runs all summer, and you just can’t wait to get out on the hill? You can stop pacing, Timberline Lodge is opening up the Winter 2007-08 season with limited terrain.

While mother nature has just begun to put enough snow on its trails, Timberline still needs another storm or two to open the majority of the ski area. For now, Timberline is set to have the following lifts open for the Thanksgiving Holiday: Palmer*, Pucci, and Bruno’s.
*Palmer is recommended only for high intermediate and advanced level skiers and riders.

All lift service is wind, weather and conditions dependant. Weather on Mt. Hood can and often does change dramatically and quickly throughout each day, so check the conditions page and snowphone (503-222-2211) frequently for the most up-to-date information. We’ll keep you posted on what lifts Timberline intends to run, and will keep you advised of any weather closures.

Early season conditions do exist. Be aware of rocks, trees and other hazards while out on the hill.

Early season pricing is in effect with the following prices:
Age 7-14 :: $25
Age 15-17 :: $30
Age 18-64 :: $38
Age 65-71 :: $25
Age 6 & Under :: Free with purchase of adult ticket
Age 72+ :: Free

Lift operations are currently scheduled for 9am - 3pm, 7 days a week as wind, weather and conditions permitting.

It’s not too late to get a great deal on a season pass! The Mt. Hood Fusion Pass is currently available online. Beat the upcoming January 6th price increase! Timberline season passes are also available for sale online.

Get ready for the Grand Opening celebration of Timberline’s new Still Creek Basin. They’ll be turning on the new Jeff Flood Express chair just as soon as they have enough snow, and will be hosting a Grand Opening ceremony on December 8th. Stay tuned to the Timberline events calendar for more details.

Last night Timberline reported a new dusting of snow. And although the mountain isn’t open yet, everyone knows its going to open soon.

• Full Sail Sunday Sessions w/ Archer and Los -

  Every Other Sunday

• Special hosts Archer & Los!

• Volcano Jam is the first in a series of free rail jam events presented every other Sunday at
  Mt. Hood Meadows by Full Sail Brewing!

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  1/1 Volcano Jam
  1/15 Camo Craze
  1/29 Retro Ski Wear Fashion Show
  2/12 Super Hero Session
  2/26 Star Wars Episode

• .Wanna ride? …Download the Entry Form PDF.

• MT HOOD: 12th Annual Vegetate —

• April 6th - 10th 2007

• Mt. Hood Meadows, which opened in1967, is the largest ski resort on Mt. Hood and has a long history of hosting snowboard events beginning with the “Wide Open” – a halfpipe competition that started in the early ’90s. The resort gained national attention in 1996 with “Vegetate” – an environmentally themed snowboard festival and competition. That first year the event featured a big air and halfpipe competitions and Mt. Hood’s first snowboardcross.

• The event created awareness for the resort’s award-winning native grass and wildflower re-vegetation program, a cause that snowboarders have proudly supported. The 12th Annual Vegetate will be presented April 6th -10th, 2007, at Meadows. Given that the national forest is one of 11 “urban forests” in the country – meaning one that is 50 miles or less from 1,000,000 people or more – the Mt. Hood Meadows serves to satisfy the high demand for alpine recreation on a relatively small portion of the public lands.

• “We are excited about hosting this national caliber event,” said Mt. Hood Meadows Resort Vice President and General Manager Dave Riley. “We have the terrain, grooming expertise and abundant snow to build a course worthy of this competition, which ultimately will determine who our national champions will be. It is an honor, and our entire staff is looking forward to welcoming the best SBX riders in the USA.

• “An event like this only reinforces our goal to introduce more young athletes to the sport – especially with the addition of snowboardcross to the Olympic Games this season – and the opportunity all riders have to compete right alongside possible Olympic champions.”

• Snow Search at Mt. Hood Meadows ?

  January, 8th 2006
  Mt. Hood Meadows will be hosting a Next Snow Search qualifier event on January 8. Registration is $20 and includes the evaluation and lunch.

• >> Click here to PreRegister and SAVE $5 through our eTICKET system, or purchase registration and Lift Ticket for $40 through eTICKETs.

• 9:00 - 10:30 AM - Registration at the Dawg House
  10:30 - 12:30 PM - On-Snow evaluation session
  12:30 - 1:30 PM - Lunch at the Dawg House (included in registration)
  1:30 - 2:30 PM - Final on-snow evaluation.
  3:00 - 3:30 PM - Announcement of who goes to Killington!

• >> Click here to Download a registration / release form here.
  To visit the Mt. Hood Meadows website, click here

• The winner of the Mt. Hood Meadows qualifier event will represent Mt. Hood Meadows at the Next Snow Search Finals at Killington, VT, on March 3-5, 2006. The best 25 athletes who will be named to the - Sports Illustrated For Kids Next Snow Team,- an honorary recognition.

• About Next Snow Search…

• Qualifying events will take place at 70 resorts in December 2005 and January 2006.
• Five regional Super Qualifier events will take place in January 2006.
• The “All-Stars? event will be at Keystone, Colo., on Jan. 27-28, 2006. This event will be broadcasted by NBC Sports on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, from 2-3 p.m. Eastern.
• The Next Snow Search Finals will be at Killington, Vt., on Mar. 3-5, 2006. Television coverage will be announced later

• How to compete in a Next Snow Search event

• Qualifying events are hosted at local resorts. Resorts pick one or two kids to compete in the finals. Resorts have great latitude in determining the format for their local competitions so long as they meet age and safety requirements. Participation at local events ranges from 10 to 100 kids per event, the average being 50 in past seasons.

• Super Qualifiers

• There are five regional Super Qualifiers set for January 2006. At each Super Qualifier, two kids will receive an invitation for the All-Stars event at Keystone. In addition, four kids from each Super Qualifier will be selected to compete at the 2006 Finals at Killington. Participation at the Super Qualifies ranges from 50-100 kids per event.

• East-Okemo, Vt. (Saturday, Jan. 7)
• Midwest - Minneapolis / St. Paul ( at Welch Village on Friday, Jan. 13. Note: This is a night event, urban area.)
• Mountain - The Canyons, Utah (Saturday, Jan. 7).)
• West - Heavenly, Calif. (Saturday, Jan. 7).)
• Canada - Whistler, BC (Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 14 and 15

• Next Snow Search -All-Stars- (Keystone, Colo.)

• This invitational event will feature members of the 2004 and 2005 Sports Illustrated For Kids Next Snow teams and the top two competitors from each of the five 2006 Super Qualifiers.

• January 27-28, 2006 (Friday & Saturday).)
• Four events: Big Mountain Race, SuperPipe, SlopeStyle (jumps and rails) and Big Air Jump (night event). Includes torchlight parade, music, fireworks and laser show.)
• NBC Sports Television Program - February 11, 2006 (2-3PM Eastern time). Lead-in to NBC Olympic program on first day of Winter Games

• Next Snow Search Finals- (Killington, VT)

• This event is for the winners from each qualifier and Super Qualifier.

• March 3-5, 2006 (Friday & Saturday and Sunday)
• Athletes must compete in all events. Style, attitude and sportsmanship are also considered in addition to athletic skill.
• Friday: Moguls, Carving, SlopeStyle (prelims) and SuperPipe (prelims)
• Saturday: Big Mountain Race and Big Air Jump (night event). Includes torchlight parade, music, fireworks, laser show
• Sunday: Dual Race, SlopeStyle (finals), SuperPipe (finals) and Consolation events

• Tenative Opening Day at Mt. Hood Meadows: November 17

  Be one of the first to hit the snow this season up at Meadows! Mt. Hood Meadows offers the most spectacular and varied terrain in the Northwest. MHM has a huge mountain with terrain for everyone, magnificent views and snowfall beyond belief.

  >> For More Information Click Here.

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• Vegitate 2007-Spring 2007

  Mt Hood Meadows hosts an environmentally themed snowboard festival and competition. The event creates awareness for the resort’s award-winning native grass and wildflower re-vegetation program, a cause that snowboarders have proudly supported.

  >> For More Information Click Here .

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• Friends of Timberline Dinner/Auction: October 7th

  This annual event is a lot of fun. Once a year the dedicated member of Friends of Timberline get together to recognize those members who have done an outstanding job during the year…and the public is always invited. You can also bid on some wonderful Timberline gifts and crafts while enjoying a fabulous meal provided by the staff of the Cascade Dining Room.
  For more information contact Friends at PO Box 69544, Portland 97239 or 503-295-0827 or fot1@comcast.net .

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• USASA Timberline Classic Series

  Slopestyle & Halfpipe:
  The 7th Annual Timberline Classic Series open to all ages and ability levels, snowboarders and skiers. Timberline joins forces with USASA to offer athletes the opportunity to compete on the USASA level…
  Slopestyle: January 22nd, 29th & February 12th
  Halfpipe: February 5th, 19th, & 26th

  >> For More Information Click Here

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• OISA State Championships

  For the second year in a row Timberline will host the OISA State Championship. Oregon’s top high school snowboarders will compete for bragging rights in Slopestyle, Halfpipe and Boardercross. Come watch the best high school snowbarders battle it out on our slopes.

  March 3rd, 4th & 5th

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• USSA Golden Rose Ski Race

  The USSA Golden Rose Ski Race takes place on the Palmer Snowfield a summer training site for the U.S. Ski Team and various other national ski teams. Many elite USSA competitors from across the country will compete. For registration forms and more information call the Mt. Hood Ski Education Foundation 503-272-3503.

  May 27th & 28th

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