News: www.timberlineparks.com Wordpress Style

The Blog has finally moved over to Wordpress. Now you can easily leave photo comments, Browse by tags through all the posts, set up email notification for new posts, rate each post, and even keep up on twitter updates. Please comment and tell me what you think.

For now you can find it at www.timberlineparks.wordpress.com

I will get the URL switched over ASAP.

Park Soldiers: Your Soldiers For 2009/2010

I just got an email from Travis Banks (Park Crew Manager) with the line up for the 2009/2010 season:

Your Park Soldiers:

Travis Banks

John Thorne

Morgan Bowcock

Tyler VanLeuven

Gabriel Lang

Michael Aldridge

Dan Heis

Dennis Yanzick

Matt Mickelson

Brandon Layman

Patrick Shepard

I'm going to work on getting you some behind the scenes footage of these guys doing what they do. Like I've said before, these guys have one of the hardest jobs on the hill. I've done it. First on the hill and last off. And when it's nasty out it makes for a long day. I want to encourage everyone to do two things:

• Show them some love when you seem them out there maintaining features or even just riding.
• Write some comments on here with props, ideas, and especially, constructive criticism. 

One thing I will not stand for is shit talkin' of any kind. You want to tell them they suck and don't know how to build shit? That's fine. Just do it in a way that is respectful and intelligent. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. But this blog is all about positivity. No drama allowed!

New Video: Connor Brown -- Conway's

Another little vid from Connor Brown. Featuring a little bit different set up on Conway's...

Free Movie: "The Curse Of The Dirty Lens"

Here's another re-release from Premonition films. The 2004/2005 movie:

"The Curse Of The Dirty Lens"

Event: Friday Night Features (Olymtricks)

Don’t miss this fun, open format jam session held under the lights just behind the Daylodge. At each night jam, held once per month, we’re building you a new venue filled with unique park features and courses, throwing a party in it, and then burning it to the ground! (o.k., we’re not actually burning it to the ground, but you get the picture… it’s gonna be a good time).

New Video: Conway's Park

Timberline adds one jump and the filming begins. Check out this video featuring:

Corey Caswell

Jonny Sischo

Dustin Reed

Matt Guess

Adrian Blair

Krysta Pelchar

Eric Gislason

Dave Tolbert

Nick & Tyler

This is only the beginning...

News: Conway's Double Line

Today The Park Soldiers had the second jump of the double line built. Wow! Even with all the people, the shit was sick! The start mound needs to be a little bigger because once it warmed up it was hard to get speed. But if they do like last year, there will be two more smaller jumps above the two we have so the start mound will be irrelevant.

Again, great job Soldiers!

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New Video: Conway's Rail Line

News: Conway's Jumps

Well the Timberline Park staff was able to amaze me yet again. I rolled up today with the expectation to get my jib on and what do I see when I roll up the lift? A beautiful 20-25 foot mini cheese wedge jump. It had a nice poppy yet smooth take off, but best of all, it had a super nice and steep landing. Overall it was a very well built jump. Especially for the first jump of the season. Oh and by the way, tomorrow, there will be two of these bad boys! It's shaping up to be an AMAZING season.

Beanies off to the Park Soldiers!

Event: MacForce Garage Sale

Come down to MacForce, it's going down this Friday!!

Huge deals on slightly used Apple Laptops and Desktops!!

If your serious about getting a new Macintosh, Friday is your day!!. Get there half hour to an hour early because there is always a line.

Photos: Some Random Shots From Today

Here's some random photos I took today. Yes I LOVE our volcano.

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Photos: New Features On Conway's

Today was so AMAZING! Not only was it an EPIC powder day full of slashers and cornice drop 3's, but also the Park Crew set up a sick line of 8 rails with 7 hit-able every run. The lineup goes:

Flat Box

Street Style Single bar Rail

Metal Drum Bonk

Flat Box or Rainbow Box

Right to Left C-Box

Flat Box gap Flat Box

Street Style Hubba Ledge

Talk about an amazing start to an already EARLY season. I chatted with Park Soldiers, Travis and Morgan, for a bit today and was completely re-assured that they are going to give us an epic park season. Oh and by the way, The Soldiers told me within a couple of days, we should have two 30 footers. Yes I'm talking about JUMPS!!!

THANKS GUYS...

Speak up in the comments and show your support for the Soldiers.

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New Video: Conway's First Edit: Connor Brown

Thanks To Connor Brown for dropping this little video on us. This is the first edit of the season in Conway's. Can't wait to see what else we get this year...

Stay tuned for a full update on the set up later today...

Friends: Shwood Shades

My homie Taylor gave me the heads up on this company and after checking out their website I'm stoked to share them with you. Home grown here in Portland and super unique. Check them out.

Shwood Shades

News: CONWAY'S OPENS SATURDAY!!!

The park crew has been pulling together the needed snow on Conway's to get it opened up for this weekend. Look forward to a solid rail line --- 8 - 10 features. No jumps yet... need some more snow.

We're close!

Spread the word... See you up there!

Event: Rail Jam At Gorge Performance

2009 Gorge Rail Jam! Saturday, November 21st, 2PM-5PM Everyone welcome to ride. New this year...a team competition, and the innagural Cross Country Snowboard Race!

Sponsored by Dakine, Ride and Lib Tech!

Sweet prizes and LIVE music from Portland Punk darlings, Rendered Useless.

Free Movie: "Riders Of The Lost Park"

After a few technical difficulties, Premonition Films is proud to bring you the re-release of their 2005/2006 movie:


"Riders Of The Lost Park"

Enjoy...

www.premonitionfilms.com

Photos: Dying For A Park

Jim Weisgerber

Even though it's only the middle of November and we are really lucky to be riding what we are, people are still dying to ride a park. You wouldn't believe how many messages I've gotten in my inbox asking when Timberline plans to build some jumps. I wish I had an answer. At this point we are all at the mercy of Mother Nature. If I were to guess, I'd say we need 2-3 more feet before any jump building can go down. We rode over to Conway's and Paintbrush today and were happy to see they were busy track packing (see photos below) but there were definitely still rocks and stumps in the middle of the runs.

This lack of a park has us going out and finding anything we can to either slide or jump off.

Check out the photos

Event: Early Season Pleasin' - Recap Video

This just landed in my inbox. Thanks Timberline.

Update: Looks like we have some HATERZ trolling around on here marking weak for no good reason. Tell us why you think this post is weak.

News: Ride Share / Gear Exchange

I've been seeing posts on facebook a lot lately about people looking for a ride to the hill. So the Jedi and I have been working on setting up a forum so people can communicate and organize rides. There is a link at the top of the page that takes you to the forum. Please comment if there is something you would like to see improved or if you have a better way to implement this service.

Click here for step by step instructions

Friends: Northern Alliance Board Shop

You would have to be living in a snow cave for the last 5 years to not know about Northern Alliance Board Shop. Not only do they have a well positioned shop right on the main drag in sandy, but they also have the most enthusiastic group of people on Mt Hood reppin for them. The owner of the shop, Nate Langer, is one of the chillest dudes I know. Nate took some time out of his busy Saturday at the shop to write up a little history lesson on his shop. Take some time to read about NA and support this completely rider owned shop.

And Nate, thanks for the socks. You're the man.

Click here to read about Northern Alliance.

Friends: Skibowl Is Open!

You know the season is in full swing when Skibowl opens it's doors. Usually however, it's about a month from now. Mother nature has been very kind, this year, allowing Skibowl to have it's earliest opening since 1994. Maybe they will get a bunch more and we can talk them into hooking us up with a well built night park. Your comments here will be one way of starting the conversation with them.

SPEAK UP!

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News: Stormin' Norman' Opens Today

That's right! Stormin' Norman' is open for business. You know what that means? It means that it won't be long now before we have a park. What if we had a park before December? Imagine it...

Rider Spotlight: Johnnie Paxson

Local shred Johnnie Paxson has been ripping up the scene. Watch him in this years Tech Nine video: "Hard To Earn"

New Video: Pucci Jibbin'

Here's some video we got a couple of days ago.

Free Movie: "This Side Up"

Friends: The Official Timberline Parks---New Post

There's a new post on the Parks Page (Written by yours truly) for your reading pleasure. Head over there and leave them some comments. Tell them what you loved about last seasons parks. Tell them what you want to see this season. Or just say what's up. You wanted to be heard----here's your chance...

Free Movie: "Recycled Action"

This is a video I edited up out of a bunch of footage we FINALLY freed from a friends OLD computer. The quality isn't great, but it's a really good flashback to 2001-2004. Enjoy...

Event: Early Season Pleasin'

Come kick off the start of another great season at our season opener rail jam. Open Format. For intermediate to advanced skiers and riders. Registration runs from 11 am – 12 pm, jam runs from noon to 2ish. FREE entry with your season pass, or $10 without a pass.

Photos: Today's Shots

Today was another SICK day at Timberline. The crew consisted of Me, Jonny Sischo, Corey Caswell (aka Rook), Eric Gislason, Matt Guess and Krysta Pelchar. We took laps on Pucci most of the day, rippin through the Jib Line on Thunder then down Phlox to Bob Elmer. I've ridden Timberline for over 10 years and I had no idea what the names of the runs where. I had to look them up-----HAHA!

After that we rode down past the bottom of Pucci and down the Backway to Cutoff or Westpitch and back up Molly's.

All and all it was a SUPER fun day at Timberline.

Stay tuned for the video...

More photos here...

iPhone Blogging: What A Day

iPhone Blogging: Blue Sky's

Look at that. Oh what a day!

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Free Movie: "They Came From..."

"They Came From..." Part 1

If you haven't watched the teaser for this video you're slackin. It has has a TON of SICK Euro's you've probably never heard of but still well worth watching. Transworld will be posting one segment a day for the next week and a half. Follow along for one of the best free movies I've seen so far.

Contest: Best Wreck!!

                                           

So I was helping The Guru get some footage back from an old iMac and we came across this clip of me wrecking hard. In fact it was probably the worst slam I have ever had! (My ass still goes numb if I sit for over 4 hours) So it gave me an idea, we want to see some of your best wreck clips. Send anything you got to timberlineparks@gmail.com

-The Afro Jedi

Photographer: www.darcybachaphotography.com

I swooped up these photos from Darcy Bacha aka the sickest with lighting, most on point photographer I've had the chance to meet. When it comes to action photography, I think his style is second to none.

Check out some of his stuff on Flickr as well as his website.

Thanks again for the shots Darcy...

Friends: The Official Site Showing Some Love

Drop by and check out the official site.

News: Get Your Fusion Pass NOW! Fusion Passes

As you know, Timberline opened today to patches of blue sky, loads of fluffy powder and no lift lines. Shit even some jibs! Sounds like a GREAT reason to go get yourself a fusion pass. $475 Until tomorrow and then $575 from there on. So get your asses down there and get it before the price goes up so you don't have to miss out on:

 Timberline's AMAZING PARKS and super long Season (NOV-JUNE)

And

Skibowl's Sick pow runs and night riding

Free Movie/Friends: "Hood Rich: Get Rich Or Ride Trying"

Check out this video from a couple of seasons ago by our homies at Premonition Films. For the next few weeks we will be taking a trip back in time. Back to a time when Mt Hood was just a little bit different. Stay tuned and you will see what I mean. We are starting with the most recent video and working backwards.

"Hood Rich: Get Rich Or Ride Trying"

Photos: Opening Day 2009/2010 Is In The Books

Winter 2009/2010 started off today with a bang having one of the earliest openings of the lower mountain in a long time. The snow was fluffy and the weather was amazing. Not only did Timberline do a great job of getting everything rocking so we can ride pow, they even used what little snow they have to open a small jib line on Thunder. How awesome is that?

Click Here For The Photos

iPhone Blogging: Jib Park

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iPhone Blogging: What Dreams Are Made Of

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iPhone Blogging: First Lift Ride

iPhone Blogging: aaaahhhh

People are either going to love me or hate me after today. Hope everyone at work is keeping up throughout the day.
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iPhone Blogging: First Sign Of Snow

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iPhone Blogging: Live From Mt Moka

The day is finally here. Stay tuned...

News: Hello Everyone!! Lets go shred!!

Tomorrow!! Tomorrow!! Tomorrow!! Tomorrow!! Tomorrow!!

Timberline will be opening Bruno and Pucci on Saturday November 7 from 9am - 3pm. One of the earliest openings ever!!!!

Well the season is about to start and I thought it would be a good time to introduce myself. I am the Afro Jedi. I will be helping out The Guru from time to time with the site. I will mostly be riding on the weekends and at night with my peeps and also as a lone star. I've been on Hood since `98 and worked at every ski resort up there.

I will only give you the facts people no bullshit.

So if you see a black guy in a yellow suit holla at me and we will shred together!!

May the shred be with you!!!

Afro Jedi-

Here is something to get you stoked!!

iPhone Blogging: Live from the trade show

Blogging live from the expo. Here's Johnny Paxson getting down on the epic rail set up.

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Help Wanted: Ride Share / Gear Exchange Forum

I told you I was going to try to figure out a way to implement these services and thanks to my boy Owen, I think we have a way. So I need your help with feedback. If it's missing something, let me know.

Here is the link. You can also click the link at the top of the page. Sign up and check it out. Then get back to me.

New Video: Mindspray

Mind Spray

www.timberlineparks.com | MySpace Video

This is a short vid an old homie made in like 04. Almost all Mt Hood.

Enjoy.

Cool Shit: DC Trax Sti

As you can see, DC is doing well...

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