Joey, TJ & Co. head to Baker for a little product testing.

NXT ADV Crew Explores Mt. Baker! from Joey Moro on Vimeo.

Skiers and Snowboarders; USASA Hood Series is kicking off Jan. 23rd with the Slopestyle at Timberline followed by the Halfpipe on Sunday at Mt. Hood Meadows. The Hood Series is your chance to compete locally for fun or for advancement in the sport. Skiers and snowboarders of all ages are eligible to enter to compete and maybe even win some gear.

First Time Entry Fee is $30. Registration starts at 8am on the mountain. Competitions start at 10:30. See you shredders up there! Below is the Season's Schedule. For all the latest updates join USASA Hood Series on Facebook.

Saturday January 23rd   Slopestyle, Timberline
Sunday January 24th      Halfpipe, Mt. Hood Meadows
Saturday January 30th    Slopestyle, Timberline
Sunday January 31st      Halfpipe, Mt. Hood Meadows
Saturday February 6th   Slopestyle, Timberline
Saturday February 20th  Boarder/Skier Cross, Tline
Sunday February 21st    Boarder/Skier Cross, Tline
Saturday February 27th  Giant Slalom/Slalom, Ski Bowl
Sunday February 28th    Giant Slalom/Slalom, Ski Bowl

Now Available at Next Adventure:

Mazama Outdoor Powder 6: Carry and lock up to 4 boards or 6 skis for only $129.99, key locks included

Mazama Outdoor Powder 4: Carry and lock up to 2  boards or 4 skis for only $99.99, key locks included

Make the most of your trip to the mountain- your crew of up to 6 can all pile in thanks to the extra room you'll make with a set of racks like these.  

Just a reminder to all you snow seekers out there...Next Adventure has a very nice selection of snowshoes. Below are just a few of the brands and models we carry. Buy online now while supplies last!

	MSR Denali Classic 22"  msrp$139.99      *NA Price $109.99 through dec 31 Denali Ascent 22"  $199.99 Lightning 25& 30" Mens & Womens  $229.99
	Atlas 8-25" Mens  $139.99 8-23" Womens $139.99
	Tubbs FLX NRG 22" Mens & Womens  $179.99 FLX ALP22"  Mens & Womens  $219.99

Next Adventure is proud to announce the addition of Black Diamond skis and boots to the lineup of great gear for every skier.  We now stock the Justice, kilowatt, Joule, and Velvet skis along with the Method, Push, and Trance boots.  If you want the best gear for any winter pursuit, Black Diamond Equipment will get you to the top of your game.

Next Adventure has hit the Eugene scene to satisfy the sporting and outdoor needs of our neighbors to the south.  Ian (right) has been working hard setting up shop but was able to pix us some shots of our sister store, the Next Adventure Outlet.  Today was especially busy, said Ian- great news, and not surprising.  The Next Adventure Outlet features a selection of the same gear we sell in our PDX shop focusing on closeout items that are priced at 20%-50% off original prices.  Eugene will love the great deals on snowboards, and skis, boots and bindings, camping gear, apparel and more.  Spread the word! Below is the phone number and address.

541-357-0468
1054 Green Acres Rd., 97408

After 11 years of service to the local community, a growing selection of Next Adventure's gear is now available for purchase online.

Link to our online store, where the deals you've come to expect from Next Adventure can be yours with just the click of a button.

Next Adventure sponsored snowshoe and cross-country trips to Mt Hood with NW Discoveries this past weekend.  Six lucky folk got to explore the White River valley of Mt. Hood.  NA's own Greg and Andrew instructed and led the tours.  The mountain gave us a bit of everything, from sun to rain, and included a dusting of winter-wonderland snow. 

Want to get out and enjoy the mountain more?  Come by Next Adventure and find out how we can help you get there!

Next Adventure had a lot of fun on Friday with an 80's night, celebrating Ski Bowl's 80th Anniversary.  Armed with packs full of gloves, beanies, wax and the best 80's apparel Next Adventure has to offer, our employees rode to stoke out others that were riding "80's up".  The costume contest was so hard to judge.  Everyone looked awesome! (top right- This guy did the worm! He was our first place winner:)  Thanks to Ski Bowl for a fun night and thanks to everyone who came out of the 80's to join us!  Click thumbnails above to see enlarged or go to 80's Night in our Events album to see more pics.

The 2009 Liberty Hazmat ski can truly go anywhere and do anything. This ski features mid-fat shape with a twin tip design that can shred the powder, carve some groomers or slide a rail and hit park jumps. Also, you can feel environmentally friendly because this ski, as do all Liberty's, has a laminated bamboo core that provides tons of pop while being the most renewable wood source. We also carry the Phil Larose Pro Model for hitting the park all day and the Helix, which can take you anywhere you want to go in the backcountry. Check out these reviews at Freeskier Magazine.

Get yourself a pair at Next Adventure- $699

The 2007-2008 season reflected the biggest turn out for Hood Series in years. We especially saw an increase in freestyle skiers! My favorite part of being the Series Director is watching competitors make friends, increase their confidence, and improve their skills all throughout the season.

Throughout the entire season, Next Adventure has been kicking down schwag. At our last competition, Jacob Riddell was awarded goggles. At the beginning of the season he was telling me how bad he needed new goggles...well by the end of the season, he actually got two new pairs! Also that day, Adam Kays scooped up a snow shovel! Perfect for Adam. I can see him now hiking to some sweet spot, building a kicker with is dad and friends! Finally to top off an awesome season, Kent Callister went home with a Technine jib-board. Kent lives up to the saying "Attitude is Everything!" He had a great attitude no matter the conditions and always encouraged other competitors.

I could never run Hood Series by myself. It takes the support of volunteers, judges, course setters, time keepers and many more. Even though many events were rescheduled due to too much snow, the groomers came through for us providing 15 safe, fun, professional snow venues. Last but not least...I want to thank Deek, Bryan, Ginnette and the rest of the amazing staff at Next Adventure for all your support. Thank you for believing in Hood Series and encouraging us in our adventures on the snow!

~Paula Matosin
USASA Hood Series Director

[Hood Series 2008 Photos]
[Hood Series 2008 Video Clips]

Now is as good a time as any to get a pair of skis that will really make a difference in your performance. Check out some of the latest to arrive:

From top to bottom (left to right):

Rossignol "Scratch Scream In" Twins- $299 (reg. $549)

Elan "Rever" Twins- $349 (reg. $549)

Dynastar "Mythic River"- $419 (reg. $860)

Rossignol "Girl Scratch" Twins- $299 (reg. $430)

Head "Monster" IM82- $499 (reg. $879)

Salomon Gloves: Various models, many featuring Goretex . $27.99-$39.99.

Thanks to all who participated and helped out with the USASA events this weekend. Saturday was the BoarderX and Sunday was the Halfpipe. Next Adventure was up on Sunday to lend a hand and show our support. Pipe is one of those events that really gets people pumped. "Easy Rider" lift-line runs parallel to the Pipe for a short distance and, standing on the lip of the pipe, listening to onlookers in their chairs: "Wow- did you see that!"..."Whoa!"- people were really impressed. It was a reminder of what a privilege its been to share in this experience with so many talented, up-and -coming athletes. Hope you guys are having a great time and enjoying the kick downs. On behalf of all of us here at Next Adventure, thanks for rip'n it up out there. It's been fun and we'll see you next weekend for the grand finale of this 2008 Hood Series.

Here are links to video clips on Google Video thanks to Paul Kays and more photos of Hood Series 2008, also thanks to Paul Kays as well as Kris Goodwillie and Dawn Stender. Thanks to all the volunteers that help to make this series a success: Mt. Hood Meadow's Park Crew, participants and their parents- what a great group! And, of course, thank you Paula, Hood Series Director- no one can do it like you do!

This weekend, Sunday February 10th, was another Slopestlye event of the USASA Hood Series at Mt. Hood Meadows.

Saturday evening before the Slopestyle Paula, Hood Series director and all-around-awesome lady, sent out emails to let everyone know "The Slopestyle [was] on!!" thanks to Mt. Hood Meadow's park crew and groomers who reshaped the snow-saturated course that night.

The extra effort of Meadow's staff, officials and volunteers has been crucial to the success of this series. The number of participants is steady in the 40's and 50's with a wide range of competitors- guys, gals, young and young at heart. If you are interested in participating, contact Paula for details.

Stay tuned for pictures from this Slopestyle and updates on upcoming events.

Check out Hood Series '08 photos cnotributed by Kris Goodwillie and Paul Kays and Video coverage also courtesy of Paul Kays.

This ski training kit by Lucky Bums is a new item and a popular request with a grab handle so you can lift your little one onto the chair lift or off of the snow. It also includes a tip connection system that makes that "snowplow" easy.

$46.95

The last few events of the USASA "Hood Series" have been sweet success. The turn out for the Half Pipe and Slopestyle was really impressive with the number of participants reaching the 40'-50's.

The BoarderX, scheduled to take place Sunday Feb.3, was cancelled due to the epic amount of snowfall. So much that the groomers have to focus all their attention on the runs- and who can complain about that. Stay tuned for more details on upcoming events or contact Paula Matosin, Hood Series Director.

Check out this year's photos from the Slalom, Giant Slalom, Half Pipe and Slopestyle - thanks to Paul Kays and Kris Goodwillie- and don't miss out on the video clips uploaded to Google video- also courtesy of Paul Kays.

Have you noticed the nifty "Package Deals" menu in the left-hand column? We've updated it for the winter season. Packages make shopping easy and include everything you need to get started in a new activity. Its great for kids and families and also makes it reasonable to update old equipment all at once. How long has it been since you got new equipment...

Snowboard Packages
Ski Packages: Down Hill
Ski Packages: Cross Country

An article in the September 6th Oregonian Newspaper highlighted Next Adventure as a resource for Baby Boomers gearing up to hit the great outdoors. NA's own Special Ops Manager Seth was quoted: "A lot of folks may have camped in their late teens and 20s. They did the whole kids-and-job thing. Now they're coming back, and they're blown away by the newer gear."

Next Adventure caters to adventurers of all ages. Have a question about what equipment is right for you? Come on in and let our knowledgeable and friendly staff help you get out there!

To read the full Oregonian article, click here.

We now offer Wintersteigen Hot Wax for your skis or board. Now you can protect your base and get more performance out of your equipment.

It's only $5, and we can do it while you wait! What are you waiting for?

We now carry Back Country Access, including an assortment of skins, probes, shovels and packs for all your backcountry needs!

Come check it out!