Hi Folks.
Just a quick note to alert you that we are again offering our Unlimited Spring Season Pass beginning this Saturday. The pass is just $119 and will be good every day from March 1 through the rest of this season. Our schedule now is to operate daily through April 27, and then continue with weekends through May as part of the May challenge. Who knows, with this year’s snow fall we may even go into June. Night operations continue Wednesday through Sunday evenings through March 9.
There are some other spring specials you should be aware of. Beginning March 7 groups of 15 or more can receive $34 lift tickets by making a reservation in advance. Group members also qualify for discounted lessons and equipment rentals. Spring really is a great time to bring a group to the mountain. And if you can come midweek we’ll offer you the $49 “Uplift Special” which includes lunch and a lift ticket, or a beginner special for the first timers ages 13 and older. We’ll also return to our 40th anniversary special pricing for our learn to ski or snowboard packages – beginner lift ticket, equipment rentals and a 2 hour beginner lesson for just $40 beginning March 3.
Spring weather brings out the best at Meadows – the upper lifts are open more consistently presenting fabulous spring corn in the sunshine. Heather Canyon is spectacular.
Spring is also a great time for kids – so we extend a free season pass for ages 6 and under when their parent or grand parent purchases a Spring pass. We hope you take advantage of it. We’re also kicking off our three-week March programs for Sno-Blasters (elementary school age) and Trailblazers (middle school). The sessions are offered Saturdays, March 8, 15 and 22; or Sundays, March 9, 16 and 23. The sessions are reasonably priced and include a season pass for those purchasing packages with lift and lesson components. We also offer our three-day Kids Camp March 24 – 26 during Oregon spring break, and again March 31 - April 2 and a freestyle camp on those same days.
I said this would be a quick post. But let’s not forget that we have over two full months of winter remaining. Meadows traditionally receives some mid-winter storms in March and April, so don’t hang up the powder skis yet. Having said that, I look forward to your comments – what is it about spring skiing and riding at Meadows that you enjoy the most?
Onward!
Matt
Hi folks.
Let’s talk about IT! What’s IT? Well, that’s what we’d like to know. Let’s not talk about skiing and snowboarding for a bit. Let’s talk about other activities, events, entertainment or competitions, which would make you interested in visiting Meadows, over and above the ski and snowboarding experience.
This February we have some major events – the Burton Demo Tour Super Stop returns for its second season. This is an international event – last year Meadows set a single day and event weekend record for the most equipment demoed at any tour stop ever held in its previous three year history. Perhaps that’s why Burton decided to make Meadows one of only six locations for its Burton Am Series – slopestyle and halfpipe competitions – the winners of which earn a spot in the U.S. Open. We also have the USSA Revolution Tour this month – featuring SBX, Slopestyle and Halfpipe competitions. These are amateur events, but will feature some major talent as national points are awarded for those trying to earn spots on the U.S. Snowboard Team. In March we’re hosting the NorAm Finals which will feature members of the U.S. Snowboard Alpine teams carving for championships.
Of course we have several local events as well – the Cancer Ski Out to raise funds for cancer research and to support patients, the Oregon High School Ski Racing State Championships, the Full Sail Banked Slalom return in March. April includes Vegetate – skiing and snowboarding for native wildflowers, Snow Jam Bike Jump and the Sno-Kona Pond Skim contest.
Is that IT? That’s my question to you. These are fun events and competitions, but is that what you want to see or experience at Meadows? More entertainment (be specific – what kind)? Competitions – serious or fun? Activities? More demos?
Or perhaps you would prefer to be not IT! That is, you don’t want this additional excitement, attraction or distraction at the slopes.
Here’s your chance to tell us what would influence your decision to come to Mt. Hood Meadows apart from the incredible snow we have received so far this season.
Remember, this is not slope related; we’re not talking about more lifts, more terrain, grooming, parks, etc. We’re looking for events, activities, competitions or entertainment that we could provide that would make your experience more enjoyable, fulfilling or memorable.
So TAG - You're IT! I’m looking forward to seeing your comments – and perhaps we can even take action on these items yet this season!
Onward!
--Matt