This season we took on eleven trips, one more than ever before, to include the Portland Parks & Rec Teen Force program. We thought their organization seemed like such a good fit! They did not disappoint! After everyone was geared up we hit the road to Summit. We arrived with all our gear laid out … Read moreTrip 11: Teen Force
I Have A Dream (IHAD) Foundation was my last trip of the season and it was a blast! These kids had ridden with us a few times so most were ready to get up and go. New volunteer Ian built a little jump with Dale and a bunch of dreamers. We were also thankful for … Read moreTrip 10 : I Have A Dream
Mild temperatures and cloudy skies greeted the high school students from IRCO. The one tricky variable was the sticky snow. Teamwork and perseverance were key in overcoming the flypaper slope. One coach traded boards with a frustrated student only to realize just how sticky the snow, and his board, really was as he made the … Read moreTrip 9: IRCO
Another warm sunny day on the hill with the youth of Momentum Alliance. Lots of turns were made, and progress from our second time participants! 17 participants 88% (15) of participants were first time snowboarders 94% (16) were young people of color 70% (12) were women 2 people identify as having a disability Age range … Read moreTrip 7: Momentum 2
Snowdays had worked with teacher Ken Gadbow in the past, but this was the first time at the East Portland High School. Pretty much every student had never been on a snowboard, but a few skated nearby Glenhaven skate park. The skaters started ripping pretty quick and the rest of the squad followed. By 3:00, … Read moreTrip 6: Madison HS
We kicked off a sunny and warm Saturday with the crew from Momentum Alliance! The temps were in the mid 40s so a few folks shed jackets and everyone go a little sun on their faces. We had a bunch of really fast learners! Participants got on the lift before lunch, and more joined them after. … Read moreTrip 5: Momentum Alliance 1
You would think that on a Snowdays trip it’s usually the coaches teaching the students stuff. Well, the rad part about riding with Hacienda this last weekend was the students had a lot to teach us. Estefany gave us a lesson in perseverance as she hiked the hill all day learning how to J-turn. Scooby … Read moreTrip 4: Hacienda 2
Let me tell you about a student named Abel. Abel’s first time snowboarding was on Snowday’s first trip with Centennial Middle School earlier this season. He had his sights fixed on the chairlift, but was frustrated because he wasn’t catching on. It can be a long and difficult trip down from the top of the … Read moreTrip 3: Centennial
Our trip with Hacienda was my first of the season and we had a great crew. Long time volunteers Dale and Afrita were joined by new comers Anna and Mari. Everyone jumped in once we got to Summit and we had few groups skating, doing turns, and falling leaf before lunch. I was stoked that … Read moreTrip 2: Hacienda
Our first trip of the year brought many first-time snowboarders from Centennial Middle School up to Mt. Hood. Students set a motivated pace early that continued the entire day. Some showed up as much as half an hour early to our scheduled pickup. It’s always fun to listen to the chatter on the way up … Read moreTrip 1: Centennial