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

Our Mission

To engage young people through the challenge of learning to snowboard and empower them to apply their on-mountain wins in their everyday lives.

We provide youth mentors with a motivating tool that engages students through the challenge of learning to snowboard and empowers them with new confidence to achieve personal success.

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 of Board, Communications & Industry
  • Tori Sharpe: Secretary of Board, Development
  • Parker Gallagher: Treasurer of Board
  • Jaron Heard: Technology & Inclusion
  • Kyle Sharpe: Student & Partner Relations
  • Kaylee Helfrecht: Operations
  • Dale Casey: Outreach
  • Andrew Handcuff: Events
  • Pat Nelson: Fundraising (Donors)

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.