Coal Headwear Approach Winter

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It’s raining, it’s snowing, it’s slushy, it’s the middle of winter and the weather doesn’t matter. Whatever Mother Nature is doing we’re still headed to the mountains to let loose and ride our snowboards.

With an all-star crew comprised of Max Tokunaga, Brynn Hayes, Jess Trimble, Tyler Orton, that’s exactly what we did this past winter. I joined up with them to pack the car full of snowboard gear, snacks and beer to rip one of the most naturally featured mountains in the northwest. Mark Welsh and Trent Ludwig tagged along to capture the fun for Coal Headwear.

Photography by Mark Welsh

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Mandatory side view mirror, mountain in background, tourist shot. Austen is wearing The Winters knitted hat from Coal.[/hotspotitem][/cq_vc_hotspot][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][cq_vc_mediumgallery images=”66984,66997,66990,66992″ layoutno=”22″ titles=”1,2,3,4,5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/12″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”8/12″][vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]

It was party boarding of the highest order, a combination of the buddy system and follow the leader. No lap was complete without a near collision from weaving in and out of trees. Slush was slashed in each other’s faces as we tried not to decapitate one another. Edges were airborne as members of the crew took rogue lines of flight left and right.

No doubt, the days we spent in Central Oregon were wet, but when the jokes are cracking and you’re trying to paddle out in the parking lot you forget about how soggy your gloves are and realize that snowboarding isn’t always about good weather and perfect conditions. Really, it’s just about letting your hair down and causing a little ruckus every once in a while. 

Summer is coming to an end, fall is nearly upon us, and before you know it snow will be falling. I encourage everyone to grab a friend and head to a local movie premiere. Soon we will be back up at our favorite resorts causing chaos and enjoying the mountains for all they have to offer.

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Top: Bring your midday snowstorm if you’ve got one. Bottom: Max Tokunaga gave Austen Sweetin keys to the White Room.

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Top: Tyler Orton turns to show his good side in front of the lens. Bottom: Even after landing head first, it’s really hard to bum Austen out.

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