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.  

You can see all of Joey's video clips and photos when you navigate to his profile on our staff bios page.

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

Bern helmets have arrived!!!!! Come check out our great selection of styles and colors*...We even have 'em with Audio. 

All helmets are discounted from their MSRP like the  Watts- $84.99, reg. $105, the Baker- 89.99, reg. $110 and the Muse- $109.99, reg. $129.99.

*Models pictured here not guaranteed to be in stock.  Sizes and colors vary.

Minor In Possession $420! Perfect for the park or all mountain, with Magne-Traction, D.I.R.T. rocker and a 3 year warranty this board has it all........esp  SICK graphics! Supplies are limited on these hand made boards from Lake Tahoe! Now that it is snowing, Jay and the Smokin' crew will be riding, not pressing boards!  

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

What's your budget?  Our package deals make it easy to get a new snowboard, boots and bindings for one great price.  Choose from the following:

$179.99  Board Factory boots, Snowjam bindings and selected boards....While supplies last

$199.99  Board Factory Spider or seeker boots,  Snowjam or Zuma bindings, Matrix Woodie or Smoking Cap board

$229.99  AMS #1 or Fresh boots, Avalanche Summit bindings with  Avalanche Crest or Defender board

$229.99 (Women's) Spice Spirit boots, Avalanche Serenity bindings with Avalanche Finesse or Bliss board

Or Mix and Match...
Buy closeout board, boot, and bindings and take 20% off our already discounted prices on all three!!!!!!!!! 09/10 Season Boards, boots &bindings 10% when part of mix and match packages.

From smokinsnowboards.com: "Hand made in Lake Tahoe, Shredded in Lake Tahoe..."

Next Adventure is proud to announce that we now carry Smokin' Snowboards.  These award winning decks from Lake Tahoe are American made, and feature the latest technology including Magne-traction and Rocker.  Plus, they have sick graphics!  Check em out!!

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 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 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]

Pictured: Option "Fortune"- $269 (reg. $460) Sizes: 163, 167cm *Also in stock by Option: "Logic"- $199 (reg. $300) Sizes: 157, 160, 165cm "Redline"- $229 (reg. $380) Sizes: 154, 158, 161, 164cm "Makinnen"- $289 (reg.$480) Sizes: 154, 158cm "Franchise"- $314 (reg. $480) Sizes: 157, 161, 161 XL "Dufficy"- $314 (reg. $480) Sizes: 155, 159cm "Sansoline"- $314 (reg. 480) Size: 159cm	Pictured: Option "Echo"- $274 (reg. $420) Sizes: 142, 146, 150cm *Other ladies boards available by Option: "Bella"- $269 (reg. $450) Sizes: 142, 145, 152cm "Paloma"- $249 (reg. $380) Sizes: 143, 147cm
Pictured: Atomic "Axum"- $289 (reg. $440) Sizes: 156, 157cm *Also in stock by Atomic: "Hatchet"- $229 (reg. $400) Sizes: 153, 162cm "Vantage"- $199 (reg. $320) Sizes: 153, 158 cm "Discharger"- $199 (reg. $300) Sizes: 153, 158cm "Tika"- $199 (reg. $320) Sizes: 144, 148, 154cm	Pictured: Nidecker "Helvet"- $274 (reg. $420) Sizes: 157, 161cm *Also in stock by Nidecker: "Legacy"- $269 (reg. $400) Sizes: 158, 163cm "Smoke"- $299 (reg. $470) Sizes: 158XL, 162cm "Advanced"- $269 (reg. $400) Sizes: 157, 161cm "Diablo"- $329 (reg. $500) Size: 161cm "Angel"- $239.99 (reg. $360) Size: 152cm

*Boards featured here are not guaranteed to be in stock. Call for particular size availability 505-233-0706.

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.

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

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?

*submitted winter 06/07 

The Superpipe competition up at Mt. Hood Meadows on Sunday marks the end of the '07 USASA Hood Series. It was a big hit thanks to the tremendous efforts of this year's coordinator, Paula Matosin, Mt. Hood Meadows park crew and groomers, the judges and the talented participants that put on such a great show. Next Adventure was stoked to kick down some gear for prizes and as an employee here at Next, I'd like to say what a pleasure it is to work for a company that's down for the cause. It was great to see you all out there pushing your limits and skills to the next level. Approximately thirty competitors qualified for USASA Nationals and will be representing in Tahoe for our region. Go show 'em whatcha got guys--Good Luck!

Video clip and photo's courtesy of Paul Kays. Thanks!
Check out more at youtube.com...just search "USASA at Mt. Hood Meadow's"

*submitted winter 06/07 

If you were up at the mountain this past week, you might have crossed paths with one of these phenomenal people and never would have guessed...

Jason "Chief" Walker is a Mt. Hood native and proudly sponsored by Next Adventure as well as Hanger prosthetics and Endolite. Chief was Head Coach of last week's adaptive snowboarder's session at Windell's Skate and Snowboard Camp, and is co-owner of Premonition Films. He broke his femur while snowboarding--prolonged internal bleeding lead to irreparable damage in his lower leg and it had to be amputated.

Amy Purdy is a native of Las Vegas, co-founder of Adaptive Action Sports, snowboarder since fourteen, double below knee amputee since nineteen and still ripping. Amy lost both of her lower legs due to a sudden massive infection and loss of circulation later determined to be symptoms of Bacterial Meningitis.

Dan Cavaliere of New York is a graphic artist and snowboarder for life. About a year ago he was walking on the sidewalk when a car struck him and severed his left leg below the knee almost completely. Through the combined efforts of Adaptive Action Sports and Original Gimp, and host Windells, Mt. Hood became the site of one of the most significant advancements in the world of adaptive snowboarding; a camp designed specifically for snowboarders dealing with life altering disabilities. These are just a few of the people who were part of this epic session...and Next Adventure wants to say thank you for such an awesome display of courage, athleticism, and perseverance. To those of you who plan to compete at the USASA Nationals...good luck and go hard!