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Winemaker’s Dinner Series – Cristom Vineyards

Timberline — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:46:33 +0000

Experience an exclusive evening in the historic Silcox Hut at Timberline Lodge. Located high above Timberline Lodge near the Palmer Snowfield, Silcox Hut is a must-see unique location for this special evening. A 6-course dinner will be prepared by Executive Chef Jason Stoller Smith; each course expertly paired with wine from Vineyards from Oregon.

Click here for full details including menus and reservation info.

FLUIDRIDE CUP Enduro Downhill Mountain Bike Race :: Sept 9-12

Timberline — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:52:24 +0000

This series encompasses 5 individual race days falling into 2 official “Enduro”races. – Enduro racing encompasses 2 or more races over a weekend and winners are determined by the lowest cumulative time over the weekend. The winner of the series will be decided by the lowest cumulative time over the 5 stages (2 races) in the series.

For more information and to register:
http://fluidrideracing.com/2010/08/18/mt-hood-3-day-enduro-september-9-12/

Star Party – An Evening Under The Stars

Timberline — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:14:24 +0000

The U.S. Forest Service & R.L.K. and Company
Present An
“EVENING UNDER THE STARS”

On Saturday evening, July 17th and August 28th, 2010 beginning at 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. respectively, the U.S. Forest Service & R.L.K. and Company will host a free “Star Party” at the Amphitheater outside Historic Timberline Lodge. Professors of astronomy Doug McCarty and Dr. Todd Duncan, along with a number of amateur astronomers, will provide telescopes for the public to view galaxies, the Moon, star clusters and planets from an elevation of 6,000 feet on the Southern slope of Mount Hood.

Throughout the night, astronomers will answer questions from the public during this unique “tour” of the night sky.

Children are encouraged to attend.
This program is Free and available to everyone.
Donations are not required but appreciated to ensure programs such as this can be continued in the future.

July 17th Event begins at 9:00 p.m.
August 28th Event begins at 8:00 p.m.

In case of bad weather, an indoor multi-media presentation will be given called “Glimpses of Wonder” that features images and animations from the Hubble Space Telescope as well as other space and earth-based telescopes. It will be informal and guests are encouraged to ask questions. Location: Barlow Room in Timberline Lodge.

Hood To Coast

Timberline — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:03:39 +0000

The Mother of all relays…
Check out all the info at www.hoodtocoast.com

Friends of the Forest Day

Timberline — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:48:54 +0000

Calling all skiers, snowboarders, outdoor enthusiast and volunteers to show your love for Timberline Lodge!

Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood National Forest
Friends of the Forest Day
August 15, 2010 – 9:30 to 2:00pm

Unite with other volunteers and support restoration efforts around this National Historic Landmark lodge! Volunteers will take part in beautifying the area surrounding Timberline Lodge with a gorgeous up-close view of Mt. Hood through replanting efforts, trail maintenance and amphitheatre area refurbishing.

All ages are welcome!

Learn about one of your favorite Oregon treasures during the lunchtime presentation.

For more information and to register:
http://www.nationalforests.org/volunteer/
Questions: Lisa Leonard (503) 241-0467

America’s Next Top Pro Model Returns To Timberline

Timberline — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:06:54 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SNOWBOARDER MAGAZINE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH MATADOR™ BY JACK LINK’S® AND HIGH CASCADE SNOWBOARD CAMP, PRESENTS AMERICA’S NEXT TOP PRO MODEL 2011

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (July 16, 2010) – Starting Sunday July 18th, 2011 your favorite riders and their respective signature models will be duking it out at High Cascade Snowboard Camp in the second installment of America’s Next Top Pro Model.

No other aspect of snowboarding blends personality and performance to the same measure as pro models. To many, having your name on a topsheet is an honor above Olympic gold or X Games glory. With this being the case, then winning America’s Next Top Pro Model is an even loftier goal. This is why riders like Marc Frank Montoya are pulling out all of the stops in order to attain an America’s Next Top pro Model title. “Tell these poops they’re DONE! I’m training!!!” says MFM. Yet ANTPM isn’t only about good riding, it is also about good deeds. All the proceeds from the America’s Next Top Pro Model Silent Auction will go to the overall champion’s charity of choice.

From July 18th to the 20th, two dozen pros will be competing in six disciplines to determine whose pro model excels when it comes to spinning, ollieing, straight-line speed, lofting airs, locking into jibs and being the most coveted. In other words, it is time for these big name pros to put their shapes, sidecuts, flexes, p-tex and topsheets to the test to see which signature board is the best. High Cascade Snowboard Camp will be providing the new venue for this year’s event. According to Camp Director Preston G. Strout, “HCSC couldn’t be more thrilled to be hosting America’s Next Top Pro Model! Having all of those well-built models cruising around camp will be exciting. I really hope I get to ride one.” SNOWBOARDER’s publisher Chris Engelsman adds, “Holding the event on Mt. Hood is a perfect location for the pros to test their boards against their peers in a fun atmosphere.”

“MATADOR Snacks is excited to support America’s Next Top Pro Model and provide MATADOR sticks and jerky for all the riders to enjoy on the hill,” said Mark Catlin, marketing director for MATADOR Snacks.

Heikki Sorsa, Iikka Backstrom, TJ Schneider, Austin Smith, Bryan Fox, Marc Frank Montoya, Kyle Clancy, Jesse Burtner, Chris Bradshaw, Lane Knaack, Derek Dennison, Joe Sexton, Keegan Valaika, Chris Grenier, Lucas Magoon, Kale Stephens, Kael Hill, Aaron Biittner, and last year’s returning champion Lauri Heiskari are confirmed to attend. Heiskari had this to say about returning to Timberline to defend his title: “After winning America’s Next Top Pro Model, I got a lot of new Facebook friends and my girlfriend started cooking for me.”

America’s Next Top Pro Model 2011 is being brought to you by SNOWBOARDER Magazine, MATADOR™ by Jack Link’s, High Cascade Snowboard Camp, Timberline Ski Resort and The House. For more information about America’s Next Top Pro Model 2011 visit snowboardermag.com, highcascade.com and matadorsnacks.com.

About MATADOR Snacks by Jack Link’s
MATADOR is a bold snack brand for teens with an action-driven lifestyle. Jack Link’s is the No. 1 U.S. meat snack brand and fastest growing meat snack manufacturer worldwide. The Jack Link’s family of brands represent a heritage of quality and consumer trust. In addition to its premium products, Jack Link’s is known for its popular Messin’ with Sasquatch advertising campaign which has achieved nearly cult-like status. The commercials feature pranksters playing sophomoric pranks on an unsuspecting Sasquatch. Check out MATADORsnacks.com and JackLinks.com for more information on the MATADOR Snacks and Jack Link’s brands.

About SNOWBOARDER:
SNOWBOARDER Magazine is in its 23rd year of documenting the sport of snowboarding. Since day one, SNOWBOARDER has been the inspiration for riders to go out and shred, indulge in their passion, and progress their skills. The name says it all: If you’re a snowboarder, then SNOWBOARDER is for you. The magazine is part of Source Interlink’s Action Sports Group (ASG) that reaches more than 2 million active sports enthusiasts through an integrated network of magazines, online properties, events and television programming. snowboardermag.com

Media Contact:
Dawn Hamilton
KHPR for SNOWBOARDER
dhamilton@khpublicrelations.com
310-295-1189

Star Party – An Evening Under The Stars

Timberline — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:40:57 +0000

The U.S. Forest Service & R.L.K. and Company
Present An
“EVENING UNDER THE STARS”

On Saturday evening, July 17th and August 28th, 2010 beginning at 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. respectively, the U.S. Forest Service & R.L.K. and Company will host a free “Star Party” at the Amphitheater outside Historic Timberline Lodge. Professors of astronomy Doug McCarty and Dr. Todd Duncan, along with a number of amateur astronomers, will provide telescopes for the public to view galaxies, the Moon, star clusters and planets from an elevation of 6,000 feet on the Southern slope of Mount Hood.

Throughout the night, astronomers will answer questions from the public during this unique “tour” of the night sky.

Children are encouraged to attend.
This program is Free and available to everyone.
Donations are not required but appreciated to ensure programs such as this can be continued in the future.

July 17th Event begins at 9:00 p.m.
August 28th Event begins at 8:00 p.m.

A Beer Garden and food concessions will be available on site!

In case of bad weather, an indoor multi-media presentation will be given called “Glimpses of Wonder” that features images and animations from the Hubble Space Telescope as well as other space and earth-based telescopes. It will be informal and guests are encouraged to ask questions. Location: Barlow Room in Timberline Lodge.

Bonfire Pipe To Pipe

Timberline — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:11:24 +0000

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PORTLAND, OR (June 14, 2010)—Bonfire Snowboarding Company is putting the pipe back in Pipe to Pipe at the world’s longest running summer snowboard event July 10th at Windells Snowboard Camp on Mt. Hood.

Riders can expect a 150-foot long half pipe with a full mix of features and rails for unlimited creativity through the jib course, created for the event by Windell’s dig staff, led by Head Digger Keaton Pearson.

This long-standing event is a chance for Ams to ride with the Pro’s including Bode Merrill, Jed Anderson, Desiree Melancon and the Bonfire and Salomon teams. The jam style format, sideline contests, prizes and free food make this an event you won’t want to miss.

Registration is free and starts the morning of the event at 9am. Space is limited and arriving early is encouraged. (Lift ticket purchase is required to get to the event venue).

The skate event will take place in the new concrete park at Windell’s and is sponsored by Creature, Independent Trucks and OJ wheels. Registration starts at 5pm at Windell’s skate park.

Snow Event sponsors include Windells Snowboard Camp, Bonfire Snowboarding, Gatorade, Salomon Snowboards, Skullcandy, Timberline, Magical Go Go and Pom Pom.

About Bonfire Pipe To Pipe

The Bonfire Pipe to Pipe was started by Tim Windell and Bonfire founder Brad Steward to bring the summer snowboard community together for one day of snowboarding, skateboarding, BBQ and fun. The doors of Windell’s private camp is open to the public for one day only,.

For more information check out http://bonfiresnowboarding.com and http://windells.com .

Sammy Carlson Big Air Invitational

Timberline — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:56:27 +0000

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What : A world-class Big Air Contest featuring the best freeskiers in the world.

When : July 1, 2010 at 11am

Where : Windell’s Summer Camp, Timberline Lodge – Mt. Hood, Oregon

Other Info : The event will be open to the public for spectating and all of the campers at session 3 of Windell’s are invited to watch as well. The competition is an invite-only event.

Click on over to the event web site for more information…

http://sammyc.newschoolers.com/

Timberline Lodge and Ski Area Receives the Coveted Sustainable Travel International Eco-Certification

Timberline — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:46:40 +0000

June 28, 2010 (Boulder, CO / Timberline Lodge, OR) Sustainable Travel International announced today that Timberline Lodge and Ski Area in Oregon’s Mount Hood National Forest, has become the first ski resort in the world to receive third-party certification through its Sustainable Tourism Eco-certification Program™ (STEP). RLK and Company, operators of Timberline Lodge are being recognized for their strengths in the areas of environmental conservation, cultural heritage, historic preservation, and economic development.

STEP is the world’s first comprehensive, global sustainable tourism eco-certification program offered by a non-profit organization, which is aligned with the minimum baseline Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC). STEP addresses the major environmental, socio-cultural and economic issues facing the tourism industry and the planet at large, including global climate change, biodiversity preservation, water and waste management, economic development, and social issues.

“STEP is becoming ‘the gold standard’ in sustainable tourism certification in the travel and tourism industry because of its regimented and thorough criteria,” explained Brian T. Mullis, CEO of Sustainable Travel International. “As more industry leaders like Timberline Lodge embrace sustainability, we are hoping that it has a multiplier effect, raising the bar for other hoteliers and ski resorts who also aspire to engage in best practices.”

“Timberline Lodge has a historical commitment to the environment and the community,” said Jeff Kohnstamm, President of RLK and Company. We particularly recognize that we are operating within a cherished natural landscape that is valued for its scenic, historic, recreational, cultural, and economic characteristics. This eco-certification is a real achievement, and it is a rallying point for us. The Sustainable Travel International’s STEP program has provided us with a framework for sustainability that’s aligned with our existing values and business operations, but it has also prompted us to drive our commitments toward these things even deeper. It is helping us with decision making that is rooted in our concern for environmental and social responsibility. It is a work in progress, and it involves a process of continual improvement geared towards a very comprehensive view of sustainability.”

Some of the best practices instituted at Timberline Lodge that paved the way for the company to achieve certification include:

* an active Timberline employee-led “Green Team.”
* a dynamic partnership with the US Forest Service and the Friends of Timberline in collaborative stewardship of the facility and interpretation of its history to the general public.
* a thorough health and safety program for employees and guests.
* a comprehensive company-wide recycling program including in-room recycling for overnight guests.
* an action-oriented energy reduction plan and recent energy efficiency upgrades new thermo pane windows in all of its guest rooms.
* a robust charitable giving program dedicated to benefiting children throughout the State of Oregon.
* opportunities for guest philanthropy. An overnight guest donation program is in place to benefit the National Forest Foundation and the Friends of Timberline.
* Long-term planning that focuses on the authenticity of the Timberline experience, and purposely does not overshadow Timberline Lodge as the central focus of the site.

RLK and Company, now in its 55th year of operating Timberline Lodge, is dedicated to providing quality recreation within the capabilities of the ecosystem. In addition to providing genuine quality and hospitality, their overall operational goal is to provide for future generations a continued preservation and enhancement of the National Historic Landmark lodge, as well as the year around recreational offerings at Timberline. RLK and Company believes that ultimately it is the American people who will benefit most by an economically and environmentally sustainable Timberline Lodge.

For more information on STEP, please visit www.ecocertification.org.

Media Contacts:
Jon Tullis – Timberline Lodge (503)272-3134, jtullis@timberlinelodge.com
Brian Mullis – Sustainable Travel International (720)273-2975, brianm@sustainabletravel.com