Corey Noble on the left.

Words/Photos: Scotty the body

I’ve been on Mt. Hood for my entire lifespan, so summer snowboard camps are in my blood. From the early days of U.S.S.T.C., to presently being around Windells snowboard camp I have experienced a lot of what camps are like. So when Dakine gave me the opportunity to come and visit Camp of Champions I was all in.

Joining me were Dakine snowboarders and Mt. Hood locals turned Canadian Nick Dirks, Johnnie Paxson, and Corey Noble. As we strolled into Whistler after a long 8-hour drive we pulled into our condos and prepared to shred the following day.

Johnnie Paxson

As we woke up the next day you could tell how excited everyone was to check out a different scene then we were used to. After we had a lovely breakfast provided by the folks at C.O.C. we cruised up to catch the lift. Some might not realize it, but getting up to Camp of Champions is quite the trek. You have to take 2 chairs up, then jump on a bus, then take another chair to the top. When you get off the chair you still can’t see the park. So you walk around a corner, and there is one of the best shaped parks you could ever see. It’s a crazy feeling to be that high on a mountain and still have the best facilities possible. There is so much going on at C.O.C. from big jumps, to small jibs, hips, wall rides, kink rails, and so much more. Plus we get to ride a T bar instead of hike! This place is a snowboarder’s paradise.

So for the next few days we did the same routine, shredding everyday, hanging out at Camp of Champs off hill facility at night skating, playing ping pong, and chilling with all the staff, and then going into the Village for some fun.

Nick Dirks

Big thanks to Fabia and Ken A. for letting us come up and check out one of the best camps on the planet! We will be back next summer for sure!