It's finally snowing

Well it finally became winter. It's like someone flipped the switch and turned on the air conditioner. Hood River recieved just about 6 to 8 inches with the mountains get just a bit over 3 feet. Portland got hammered also with most of the schools closed (Mon 12/15) for snow day the kids of HR just got a 2 hour delay before going to school.
Well on Saturday Sean, Dan, Nixion and I decided to hike the mountain. We started out from the parking lot at Mt. Hood Meadows and decided to hike the north canyon ridge. Sean and Dan broke trail and left me in the dust with 3 step to every 1 of mine but, hey they are 26 years younger than I.
I did make all the way up to the top of express. Our plan of attack was to drop 1 bowl traverse over to 2 bowl. Not know what the coverage was going to be the first couple of turns were very cautious hoping not to hit any rocks but, the snow was sweet. Two bowl looked insane and Nixion dropped first and all we heard were screams of joy. I decide to go second and it must of been my three turn where I sunk down to my chest and snowing flying up over my face, yes first face shot of the year. As I made my way over to where Nixon was I glaced back to see both Sean and Dan getting there face shots also. The snow conditions were just amazing which made every single step we made worth a million bucks.
Now the plan was to traverse over to 3 bowl. Well shit we had to unbuckle and paddle our boards through some deep snow. 3 bowl look good also but at the bottom the creek was still showing so we decided it might be better to hit up 4 bowl. Good Call Sean becauce 4 bowl was waistdeep pow.
All I can say it's good to have earned our turns.
See you on the hill.

IPS DECK SALE!

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Expansion to our skatepark

The Hood River Skatepark expansion is really taking shape. Yes the park is being added on to again, 3rd time in 3 years. The Hood River Parks and Recreation is throwing another $80,000.00 into the skatepark this time it will be a covered section about 2,200 sq ft. Mark and Graham are heading up the team of volunteers. Stop by and leading a helping hand or take them some lunch or drinks (PBR).

New Snow Gear In!

We've been getting in snow gear by the truck load lately. Tons of new snowboards from:

LibTech

Gnu

Rome

and screamin' good deals on all last year's boards from

Forecast

Technine

Unity

and others!


BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

Flux

Rome




















and Bent Metal

GORGE GAMES 2008

Well we just completed the 2008 Gorge Games hear in Hood River. Many sports were showcased like windsurfing, kiteboarding, kayaking, riverboarding, outrigger, mountain biking, adventure racing, sailing, running, and of course skateboarding. Wally was the skateboard director of the games and he put on several events. Friday morning was the Gaint Slalom at the famous old Columbia Scenic Highway also know as the Mosier Tunnels. The course that they set was over 1/2 mile long consisting of 100 cones and speeds upwards of 30 MPH. Jason Mitchell would come out on top for the three year in a roll, Lynn Kramer would take the woman's division.
That evening at the Hood River Skatepark was the bowl jam. The 12 and under division was won by 10 year old Max Jensen all the way from New Hampshire taking second was Hood River's own Aidan Olmstead. Portland's Johnny Tergesen would take the Open division followed by Donovan Rice.
The Soda Pop Kids played an awesome set after the event on the vert ramp.

IPS Summer Time

Well summer is almost here and all the kids will be out of school. IPS Skate and Snow Shop will become the hang out for many of the skaters in the Hood River area. We have many of events and camps available for your kids.
FIRST FRIDAY'S
June 6th - ES' Game of S.K.A.T.E.
July 4th - Krux's Kickflip Challange
August 1st - Manny Manuel
September 5th - The L.F.F Challange

Other Events
June 21st National Go Skate Day
July 17 - 20 Gorge Games
July 29 - 31 Camp Karma Skate
August 15 - 17 Oregon Trifecta
August 18 Bacon Skate Team Demo
August 21 - 24 Mt Dew Tour

Call or come by the shop for more details
IPS Skate And Snow Shop
13 Oak Street
Hood River, Or 97031
(541) 490-9371