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2019 Welcome Orientation Presentation

Welcome Orientation – 2019 Season We have our final in-person orientation this Thursday, Dec 13th at 7 pm at Creekside Elementary in Sammamish. If you are attending the orientation, I’d suggest you consider bringing this presentation on your phone or iPad. You can use it to follow along as we talk through the points. If […]

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Altai – In His Own Words

When I began attending Snow Sports Northwest and my snowboarding journey began, I was in 4th grade and had recently moved from Oregon. I vividly recall my first day on the board, or rather, my first day with the board strapped to my feet with my butt on the ground. I remember sitting in the […]

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What is this school about?

With snow falling in the mountains this weekend it seemed appropriate that we opened our online registration at the same time. How quickly I forgot about the sunny day streak we had this summer! Thank you to everyone that has signed up for the 2018 season so far. It’s truly a privilege, honor and incredible […]

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2017 Orientation Presentation

If you’re unable to make the orientation, or want to view a copy on your phone/tablet while at the orientation, we’ve placed a copy of the PowerPoint presentation here: 2017 Ski & Snowboard School Orientation Presentation

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Welcome Orientation for Parents and Students

If you’re new to the program or just want a chance to learn more about how our program operates and ask questions in person, please attend one of our optional orientation meetings next week. ·         Wednesday, December 14th from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Issaquah Middle School Commons area (the new middle school is […]

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In the Starting Gate

As we begin the 40th year of the Issaquah Ski and Snowboard School it takes me a moment to understand the magnitude of this milestone.  40 years, really?  Think about it — 40 years ago none of our incoming students were alive – heck, I wasn’t even alive – “snurfing” was the alternative activity to skiing, and a place called […]

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