Westbound Boarder

So the forecast for May 30th downtown Portland, OR is 70 degrees and snow? Well the snow is for sure, and with the variability of Oregon weather, hopefully, so is the sun. Although the forecast for this weekend is looking quite promising – thank you Mother Nature!

If you all have not yet heard about the Cricket Campus Rail Jam, well then, listen carefully. The 10 stop campus tour has ventured to over 8 states across the west this spring and concludes with the Finals in Downtown Portland Pioneer Square, this Saturday afternoon.

The Cricket Rail Jam enthusiasts pride this event as being one that is a, ‘grassroots snow sports movement, dedicated to promoting the amateur ski and snowboard scene.” This is an event where the “up-and-comers” have a chance to show us their skillz – one rail at a time.

On top of witnessing major shred heads (who are hella legit, as each competitor was a podium athlete at some point during the tour), there will be live music, prizes galore, 20 tons of snow and even professional shred celebs – including the Oregon bred judges Jonah Owen and Sammy Carlson, oh and does the name Todd Richards ring any bells?!?! On top of all of this jazz, there is a beer garden to boot.

So if 20 tons of snow, a siiick rail jam and Todd Richards on the mic (this guy is hilarious) have not convinced you yet, well then, what’s your problem? No, just kidding. But, seriously, we hope to see you there – and if we do? We will also have prizes up the wazoo to give away. So if you see the ladies (and gentlemen) with the pink and green Westbound Boarder shirts on, come and say hi. We won’t bite, and we may just hook you up with some sweet steezy.

Saturday, May 30^th, Pioneer Square – Downtown Portland. Beer garden opens at 12pm, Jam commences at 1pm, Finals begin at 3:30pm. Word.

Exit this epic snow season with a bang and getchya self to Timberline Lodge this Saturday May 24th. Atmosphere and Masa are bringin’ you the first annual Hips and Lips Contest where you get to, “come snowboarding with your friends, eat some chicken and get radical.”

You know you want to, so just do it. Bring $10 bones, buy a lift ticket (unless you are a spring passer) and the wiener will take it all home baby. What does that mean exactly? We’re not completely sure. What we are sure of, is that it will be a good time, hopefully a spring day and there will be prizes and goodies galore.

Check out the deets by clickin here, or just listen up. Registration from 9-11am. Jam Format from 11:30am-2pm. $10 entry. Wiener takes it all. See ya at the Hips and Lips Jam!

As the Mt. Hood Fusion Series is well underway, it’s not too late to get your competition on! This weekend, Sunday February 22nd, Mt. Hood Skibowl is bringing you the ‘Speed Trap.’ One by one, competitors charge straight down the hill while they are clocked by the radar gun at multiple points throughout the course.

You get two tries to get it right and the top three fastest clocked speeds of each competitive category take home the prize. Entry is only $5. So what are you waiting for?