Mt. Hood Meadows and Snow Park Technologies Partner to Create Unrivaled Flow Terrain Park This Spring
One of the Longest, Most Progressive Parks in the Country to Open in Late March
MT. HOOD, Ore. – March 18, 2014 – With the winter season scheduled to continue into early May at
Mt. Hood Meadows, the resort announced today it has partnered with renowned terrain park builders,
Snow Park Technologies (SPT), on the design and construction of one of the longest flow parks in the
country. Scheduled to open in late March, the Spring Park at Mt. Hood Meadows will offer nearly a mile
of jumps, rails and features that will begin on the upper mountain, continue on the lower mountain
through Daisy Bowl, and end at the entrance to the resort’s 18-foot halfpipe.
“We’re teaming up with the best crew in the business to put together one of the longest flow parks that
will be available to skiers and riders this spring,” said Dave Tragethon, executive director of
communications at Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort. “This is an opportunity not only to take our parks to
the next level and give those who ski and ride access to the creative features, unrivaled construction and
flow that SPT is known for, but to offer even more value to those who’ve purchased our Spring Pass.”
SPT, recognized as the leader in terrain park design and construction, will design the park and work
alongside the Mt. Hood Meadows terrain park crew on the build, which is scheduled to begin March 23.
The Spring Park will be accessed from the upper mountain near the top of Vista Express, and will feature
medium and large features geared toward more advanced skiers and riders as it descends 1,000 vertical
feet for a total flow of 4,600 feet.
“While Mt. Hood Meadows has a history of constructing terrain parks that cater to varying ability levels,
our goal is to work alongside their crew to assist in taking their medium and large parks to the next level,”
said Chris “Gunny” Gunnarson, owner and president of SPT. “For my team, this is a cool opportunity to
take an entirely new mountain canvas and create one of the most progressive terrain parks that will be
offered at a resort this season.”
For more information about Mt. Hood Meadows or Snow Park Technologies, or to follow the progress of
the construction of the Spring Park, visit www.skihood.com, www.snowparktech.com, or like us on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/mthoodmeadows or www.facebook.com/snowparktech.
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About Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Mt. Hood Meadows is the largest and most popular resort on Oregon’s Mt. Hood. The legendary terrain
features some of the most fun, varied and challenging trails in the Northwest, making Meadows a natural
terrain park. Meadows has been building innovative freestyle features for parks and freestyle events since
the Wide Open halfpipe event almost 30 years ago, and currently Meadows Parks crew designs, builds
and maintains up to seven park and pipe venues. For more information visit the resort website www.skihood.com or follow on the resort’s Facebook pages: facebook.com/MeadowsParks or
www.facebook.com/mthoodmeadows, Twitter @MtHoodMeadows and Instagram @MtHoodMeadows.
About Snow Park Technologies
Snow Park Technologies (SPT) is the world’s leading consulting team for special projects on snow.
SPT’s wide range of expertise includes designing and building some of the most renowned resort terrain
parks and halfpipes; high-profile ski and snowboard competition courses; and countless on-snow
productions. SPT also provides event production services, sport organizing and marketing services aimed
at youth categories. The SPT team is a collection of the most experienced and talented freestyle park and
pipe innovators in the world, whose dedication and passion for snow sports has redefined the winter
landscape and what is possible on snow. For more information, visit SPT’s website at www.snowparktech.com and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SnowParkTech, Twitter @SnowParkTech and Instagram @SnowParkTech.
Media Contacts:
Dave Tragethon, Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort, (971) 373-8111, dave.tragethon@skihood.com
Jess VanPernis Weaver, Snow Park Technologies, (530) 448-6981, jess@snowparktech.com