Seattle, WA – April 23, 2009 – Most of the kids riding may have not even been born in the decade, but 80’s clothes and style were all over the hill as Gromfest held an “Unofficial 80’s Day” at the Summit at Snoqualmie, Saturday, April 18th.

In what Gromfest is calling a “social experiment,” the theme day was not officially announced or publicized, but rather spread by word of mouth. Gromfest started by just telling its Team Riders and then they let their friends know, who let their friends know, and you get the idea from there. The Seattle branch of the Burton Chill Program even got a few of their volunteers involved and in the spirit of wearing neon colors and spandex.

Dark side of Mt Bachelor, wish you were here!

Words: Aaron Hanlon / Photos: Aaron Hanlon & Tony Iorio

I will say without a doubt that this miracle month of March has been our best of the season. We have had amazing snowfall with Utah like pow. It has snowed almost the entire month with just enough weather breaks to shred the top and then it gets buried again. It's been storm riding, blue bird, storm riding, blue bird, ....... Looks like we are going to keep it up as it is snowing at the moment and set to take us on into April. All I can say to the folks out there that want to get that last trip in is think NW. We have it good!

The Summit at Snoqualmie, Sessions and Snowboy Productions bring you The Greenhorn Games – the coolest 13 and under contest in the world!

The follow-up to last year’s breakout event is back with lots of features, fun and prizes but without the pressure of having the “older kids” around. Event is FREE and open to all snowboarders of all levels…you just have to be 13 or under.

Blue Bird

Words/Photos: Aaron Hanlon

So this season started out pretty slow everywhere but over the last two weeks we have been assalted with snow. Pow days are plenty up here in the NW and Mt Bachelor is looking really good after all this snow. This last week has been amazing as far as snow depth and quality. Epic. We went from zero to a 72" base in about two weeks. We have seen almost 150" fall and it looks like nothing but snow for then next week. I love it! Here are a few pictures of the mountain from the Bluebird day last week. The riding shots are from today. We had some sun and then the mountain socked in and started do dump again. A few of the pics are in the haze. If your thinking of road tripping well its definitely worth the stop. Come on up!

Crystal Mountain, WA - After steady snowfall all day at Crystal Mountain, officials have decided to open with limited operations on Saturday, December 13th. The limited operations will include three of the lower chairlifts; Discovery, Chinook Express and Forest Queen.

Crystal Mountain received 6 new inches of snow today. "We're hoping for more snow overnight but it's a start," said John Kircher, General Manager of Crystal Mountain.

Lift tickets will be discounted to $25 due to the limited operations and low-snow. Lift ticket rates are subject to change on Sunday if more lifts and terrain become available - which will depend on the amount of snow received tonight and tomorrow. At least another 12 inches of snow is need to open the upper-mountain.

Seattle, WA – November 26, 2008 – With the season just gearing up, youth around North America are pulling their equipment out of storage and starting to plan their competition schedule for the year. Here in the great Northwest, the Gromfest Crew may still be waiting for snow, but we’re finishing up our own winter schedule.

Snoqualmie Pass, Wash. November 21st, 2008- The United States Forest Service has publicly announced approval of The Summit at Snoqualmie's Master Development Plan (MDP), making way for a variety of improvements and additions at the ski area over the next several years.

"Our goal has always been to continue to improve our resort while striking a balance between what best benefits both people and the alpine environment," said Trevor Kostanich, director of planning and development for The Summit. "Ten years and countless hours of collaboration and hard work by the Forest Service, consultants, local conservation groups and The Summit, as well as comments by the public, have lead to this decision. This truly is an exciting time for us and our guests."

YES, another party at evo!!! Come celebrate the sun in the NW with a party and feel good while doing it…this be a benefit event!!!

What: The SOS Outreach Charity Beach Blast - A benefit for Local Youth Programs
When: July 19th, 8p – 12am

There will be beverages: Yup, that means 21+
Beach party Theme – bring your boardshorts, Hawaiian shirts!!

DJ – Beer – Art Show – Silent Auction – Raffle – Beach Games!!

***There are a ton of incredible items in the silent auction so make sure to get in on that: Ride and K2 Snowboards, Cappel Outerwear, Drake bindings, tickets to The Summit at Snoqualmie, a longboard, and so much more!!

NEW HIGH-SPEED CHAIRLIFT TO BE INSTALLED THIS SUMMER AT THE SUMMIT; READY IN TIME FOR NEXT SEASON

Snoqualmie Pass, Wash. July 2nd, 2008- The Summit at Snoqualmie has received the green light from the United States Forest Service to begin the installation of a new high-speed quad chairlift, named Silver Fir Express. Located just East of The Summit's Central Base Area , the new Silver Fir Express will replace the current Silver Fir triple chair, originally installed in 1988. Construction is expected to be completed in November, 2008, meaning the chair will be open to the public in time for the start of the 2008-2009 winter season.