Hello all,
Happy Spring! We are definitely in the thick of Certification Season, so if you know anyone who is going for their PSIA or AASI cert, make sure to give them a big high five in the locker room and cheer them on while they go through this exam time.
Scheduling Needs
5th Graders Ski Day – If you are able to come up and show these kids a good time, please let myself or Mark Fischer that you would like to be part of this. Dates are April 5, 7 and 11th.
3rd and 4th Graders Ski Day – The 3rd and 4th graders get so jealous that the 5th graders get a ski day that they want one too. So we are going to give it to them on Friday, April 14th. If you would like to be part of this, please let one of us know.
Upcoming Events
Ski and Ride School End of Season Party – Save the Date for April 23rd from 4:30 – 6:30 pm in the Alpenstube. More details to come.
Extras
Big Winds is Hiring Windsurf Instructors for the Summer of 2017 –
Big Winds is excited to be offering windsurfing lessons for its 30th continuos summer starting in May, 2017. Big Winds is one of the largest retail, rental and lesson outfits for windsurfing in North America. We offer a range of lesson products for all abilities and ages, from our always popular kids camps, to advanced adult clinics, and daily beginner group offerings. We are currently in the process of hiring windsurfing instructors for the summer (May-mid September).
Prospective employee:
-Has great interpersonal skills
-Is a competent windsurfer (beyond waterstarting)
-Is ready to work outside in a range of weather conditions
-Has previous windsurfing teaching and/or retail experience (both big pluses, but not required)
-Is prompt and reliable
-Is 18 years or older
-Available to work a minimum of two months during the summer, including July and August.
Compensation: DOE
To schedule an interview or find out more information, please email Jason (jason@bigwinds.com) a copy of your resume and a brief introduction of yourself.
Guest Comments
Mr. Fisher- I wanted to share with you our family’s enthusiasm and appreciation for the four great days at your mountain this week.
John Bailey, Brian Beardsley and Greg DeHaven are patient, caring and knowledgeable instructors!
Our youngest son, Henry- age 6- is enamored with John. After the first day skiing, Henry told us: "I’m really proud of myself for trying so many new things with John!" This is from a cautious boy and the absolute best thing a parent could hear.
Alexander, age 10, likewise had so much fun- and learned- with Brian.
Greg, was patient and kind with my husband, Geoff.
Everyone at the private lesson desk was helpful and it was just such a positive experience.
Please know we will be coming back next spring (from NYC) and hope to ski with these awesome teachers again. We offered to take the boys to Deer Valley next year but they say they want to go back to John and Brian and Meadows.
Thank you and regards,
The Strong Family
Thank you Scott McKnight and Francesco for the positive fun lessons our Granddaughters received yesterday. They had so much fun I don’t think they knew it was even raining. We will be back and tell our friends and families about the great time we all had on the mountain. Thank you again!
I had a beginner snowboarding lesson today with Mari, and just wanted to pass on my thanks. She was always positive, provided great feedback, and set the progressions at a perfect pace. I made a lot more progress in the day than I ever expected. Thanks!
I completed the survey emailed to me from Mt. Hood Meadows, but I just wanted to personally thank you for your assistance in scheduling a lesson for our daughter, Sydney, this past Friday, March 24. She had a wonderful time, outside of a freak out from spotting someone dressed in a dinosaur costume :). Kelly was fantastic in listening to the information I gave her about Sydney, her challenges and the experiences that she brought to her lesson that day. She quickly gained an understanding about Sydney’s capabilities and calmly and confidently charged forward helping Sydney grow her snowboarding skills. Kelly even seemed to roll with Sydney’s intense fear of people dressed in costume with ease.
Josey Rice
Ski and Snowboard School Assistant Manager
Email: Josey.Rice@skihood.com
Phone: 503-337-2222 Ext 1359
