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#1 ·
This looks bad ass so I'm signing up this week sometime. Going for the adult session 1 camp June 15th-23rd. Anyone else down? Be nice to ride with someone from the site.

Linky!
 
#2 ·
HCSC is a good program. Windells also has great programs. You will love it and Timberline has a near record snowpack so summer riding is going to be epic. What makes this year`s snowpack so awsome is the winter weather gave us a very nicy freeze/thaw cycle so this snowpack is very dense and firmly packed meaning it will melt slowly and even in the heat of summer it will have good resistance to melt off.

I ride Mt. Hood all summer long and while I don`t work with HCSC and can`t ride in their area, I will be around on the hill. After camp, we can do some riding up on Palmer and on the Mile. The public terrain parks are good and the open glacier is a blast for fast free riding. Keep in touch and I will make sure to take a day or two off and ride with you.
Good! I was starting to wonder how Adult geared the whole event was. Sure they have specific adult camps but I couldn't find a ton of information and was starting to wonder. At least now I can call you up and do some riding and/or drinking.
 
#3 ·
Well I picked Windell's. Seemed much more geared towards adults. Now I just have to figure out the flight details which is turning into a pain in the ass. Gotta arrive at PDX during certain times to catch the shuttle or whatever to the mountain and same thing for the departure. Only problem is i'm having a damn hard time finding flights that'll work for both.

Damn their 8am-4pm window!!!
 
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#9 ·
my flight was only about $550 and that is coming from northern canada!
what is the diff between the two camps? I just had to go from reviews on the internet of which one to pick.....
Do people fromt he camps go into the town at night to party or no?
 
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#10 ·
I'm sure we prolly got the same info online, my main reason for going to windells is because I heard the adults have a different facility then the kiddos. I'm sure both are great camps and we are gonna learn alot!! not to mention have a badass time! I think windells goes out to portland one of the nights, not sure bout the rest tho. keep in touch with me and we can try and meet up while we're out there...
 
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#11 ·
oh i hope im not bunking with kids! but oh well.
Yes should be a good time always have wanted to go to hood. I dont think the conditions are going to compare to winter conditions we got in the rockies of course haha. but should be a good time. I dont know anyone going and am flying in from canada so should be interesting.
 
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I found this thread because I was in the same boat. I decided to choose windells. a few of my friends went to windells last summer and they had the time of their lives. From the videos I have seen, windells looks way better. As far as off hill, Id rather go to the private campus windells offers, rather than Govt Camp where the locals hate you.
 
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you guys are going to have great snow again this year. I was really concerned in January as we were high and dry, but Jeebus, March has been insane. We have gotten well over 100 inches from March and it is still coming down. So far, it`s shaping up as an unusually cool, wet spring so the snowpack is looking way above normal....:thumbsup:
Jawsome


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#16 ·
I was going to go to windells, I had the money and everything, but then I decided to blow it on a euro trip..where I can legally drink..yay..

But anyways, this is totally off topic but I just thought I should brag that I get to ride Squaw Valley for free now...mwahaha
 
#17 ·
Hey Mooz, you plan on the 16th of June session at Windells? I wouldn't mind meeting up with some people from the forum, and occassionally robbing any beer I see left on the side that you buy. Afterall from what I grasp you're as much a fish drinker as I am with that stuff, just don't go after my kryptonite(Guinness) as I won't go anywhere near that shit.

Shows pricing near 1,800 and add airfare we're talking 2k, add beer and whatever food I feel like eating when beer isn't in my belly, we're talking around what, 2.2, 2.3k?
 
#18 ·
Right on, I'll be there the exact same time. They have you covered on food but there's a daily snack/beer run into town for people that want other munchies. And I usually pass on the Guinness when riding. Too heavy. I will keep the place properly stocked with Stella and Smithwicks. You'd really REALLY have to try hard to drop $200 on snacks and beer.
 
#19 ·
Guinness isn't really that heavy IMO, I just hate the taste. Tastes like facking liquor straight from the bottle! Want heavy? I'll bring some Dogfish 90 and 120 minute Imperial booze :D
 
#20 ·
Actually a few more questions arose. Do we have anyone else from the forums going up? Do they group the adult sessions together or separate ones? Afterall it would be nice if all who are going have a say in being grouped up together in a non orgy fashion. I presume we have to share a room with someone, 2 per room? It talks on and on about the private camp so technically speaking, the training grounds are only for those in the camp and not the rest of the deranged public? And of course last but not least, do we get our own fridge or gotta stock up the booze in one? If yes I better bring a freaking lock.
 
#21 ·
The adults are all in the same house. Last year it was 3 bedrooms and a LOT of bunk beds. I just brought a sleeping bag and put it on top of the bed. No way in hell I was getting under those sheets. I heard they did some renovations so I don't know if it will be the same this year (Im still bringing a sleeping bag).

The mtn is split up. There's the public area, High Cascades area (if they're in session) and windell's area. You can hit either the public park or the windell's park, it's totally up to the group.

And there's one fridge in the house. What I did last year was buy the beer I wanted then stocked the utter shit out of the fridge with beer I wouldn't drink (PBR, Coors, Bud etc). It cost me a decent amount but it was well wroth it :eek:
 
#22 ·
Oh and as for grouping up on the mtn, it's all based on skill level. I was in the park newbs group last year (and will be again this year haha). Honestly, that was the biggest group and even in that it was pretty varied in terms of ability. There was another group that I didn't see much of on the hill. Mostly because they threw down 9's off of 45ft jump like it was breathing.

I'm pretty sure if I attempted a 9 off of a 45ft jump the one thing I would not be doing at the end is breathing!
 
#23 ·
Fate will likely have me in the newb group as well with ya since I didn't bother with park only till this year attempting it. I can get air with a lot of speed off noels grab board for a few seconds before landing but it's nothing more than straight air. For 180's and such, still getting that down for the most part and moving to 360's, whatever else comes along. All mountain is a breeze regardless of terrain, park is another matter. Only way I'd do that 45ft jump would be if I drank enough beforehand to get my typical dontgiveashit approach and fly off it kissing my ass goodbye.

So it sounds like a pack that takes turns going off the feature with an instructor watching overhead and critiquing them afterwards I take it.

As for the booze, while I admit Coors Light ain't much, in a can it's actually pretty damn good. What can I say, gotta stoop to new lows when you go to race tracks since no glass is allowed, learn new things everyday. It don't taste too bad in a can, but in a bottle it ain't got jack shit. Oops, secret is out, guess I look forward to some of those stocked in the fridge :D but no worries. I drink fast enough through them to get the real stash :laugh:

Guess now I need to figure out the P.I.T.A. process to bringing a sleeping bag as well with two other bags for the trip, yee freaking haw.
 
#26 ·
Well according to the rep I talked to I prolly would get signed to the intermediate group since they don't base skill level there solely on freestyle (even though it's mostly a freestyle camp). So I guess that gives me the impression if you went in the newb group it would be putting up with a few people that may be snowboarding their first time and may slow the group down? Since I can take on any terrain regular and do blue and some blacks switch, unless I object they'll toss me in that group. What do you think Mooz? There's always time after training to raise hell but would be nice to ride with someone from the forum anyhow.
 
#27 ·
I've never heard of any such thing. Everyone who was newish to freestyle was in the same group and they were all quite capable of riding any terrain. The people who were not so new to freestyle were in a totally different group. As far as freeride terrain goes, I can handle damn near anything. Even mid atlantic mogul sheets.
 
#29 ·
hey everyone, long time no speak haha... well I'm planning on hitting Hood around that time myself although not in the camp ( you lucky bastards haha), gotta keep spending to a minimal being laid off lol!

but anyway I've got a friend who lives in portland and he owns a house on the Mtn, however he does rent it out, so I'm trying to see if it would be free for occupation, and even if it isn't I'll stay w/ him in the city.

You guys are going june 16th correct?

I've never been to Hood so any tips/pointers on what the best deals are would be appreciated. I want to ride for a week and as far as public terrain goes what would you recommend? Timberline or Hood Meadows? Or am I an ass and there is a way better place haha
 
#30 ·
Well if you decide to go down on the 16th, even then only people in the camp are allowed on the camp training grounds so we wouldn't be able to meet up until afterwards unless from what Mooz mentioned, the groups decides to go onto public terrain. Camp doesn't start until the 17th anyhow, 16th is the intitiategetshitintoplacedrinkyourassoff date. Well drinkyourassoff is pretty much relevant for every night anyhow, at least in my case.
 
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#33 ·
Windells Information

This is for: Everyone that chose the Windells Adult Experience:thumbsup:

You won't be disappointed. Brand new handrails arrived this morning, This year there is a private rope tow, and the skate guys are pouring concrete on campus even as I type...
Groups are based on "Freestyle" Skill level but you'll never be in a group that is too advanced, or too newb for you... The Groups are flexible and comfortable enough to breed progression and the coaches are friendly people that absolutly Kill IT!

As for the Night life, Windells will do you right... Turn it up, Turn it out, Shut it up, Scream and shout, whatever you do.. we do too. Adults are provided with a personal Host to ensure you recieve the experience you're after... Sane and trained or sloshed and stupid, you'll get yours.

Also, drop Roundhouse's name and you'll get the same; Respect gets Respect.

PE@CE.
 
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