Snowdays Foundation is based out of Portland, Oregon and is a 100% volunteer managed 501-C3 non-profit.

Our Mission

EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH BOARD SPORTS

By working through challenges on the mountain, students gain self-confidence, strengthen relationships with mentors, and gain a deeper appreciation for the mountain.

RIDER SUPPORT

FOREST
BAILEY

HANA
BEAMAN

NORA
BECK

BRYAN
FOX

AMANDA HANKINSON

HAILEY LANGLAND

ERIK
LEON

STEFI
LUXTON

DARRELL
MATHES

DESIREE
MELANCON

BLAKE
PAUL

MARY
RAND

AUSTIN
SMITH

AUSTEN
SWEETIN

RUSSELL WINFIELD

Board of Directors

  • Jen Lorentzen: President, Communications & Industry
  • Jaron Heard: Secretary, Tech, DEI
  • Parker Gallagher: Treasurer
  • Stephanie Smith: Organizational Development
  • Kyle Sharpe: Student & Partner Relations
  • Kaylee Helfrecht: Operations (PDX)
  • Olivia Boomhower: Operations (Central Oregon)
  • Dale Casey: Community Outreach (PDX)
  • Nick Wittman: Community Outreach (Central Oregon)
  • Andrew Handcuff: Events
  • Pat Nelson: Donor Relations & Fundraising

Staff

  • Eric Benedon: Program Director

History

Snowdays Foundation was founded in 2004 by Portland teacher, Patrick Edwards, and professional snowboarder, Travis Parker. That year we took up our first group of students to Mt Hood from Jefferson High School.