The Mountain community shaped their lives, now they’re trying to pass it on to the next generation. Co-owners Scott Conerly, 30, and Tim Snail, 43, swung open the doors of the Mt. Hood Board Shop in April, and hope to open doors for local youth in the process.

“We are trying to build a very local friendly youth driven snow sports store
that helps guide the next generation of snow sports athletes in a positive and
safe direction,” Conerly said.

The combination of the shop and Conerly and Snail’s history in the business
has attracted many champions to the location in a short time. Olympians
Mason Agguire, Greg Bretz and Ellery Hollingsworth; X-Games champs Taner
Hall, Dan Brisse, Matt Ladley, Sage Kotsenberg; style champion Seppe Smit;
plus film stars Curtis Ciszek, Shayne Pospisil, Marc Frank Montoya, Bryan Fox
and Johnny Lazz have all made appearances at the shop in the Rendezvous
Center.

“Of course Johnnie Paxson is here all the time as the face of our marketing,”
Conerly was quick to add.

The new owners bring a solid resume to the board shop along with their
Mountain connections.

Conerly grew up in the community, attending Welches Schools and Sandy
High.

“I plan to be here for the rest of my life,” he said.

Conerly is a professional photographer, has announced more than 50
snowboard contests, ran pro snowboard teams and is the snow marketing and
team manager for Dakine.

Snail became a full-time resident of the Mountain in 1997 but has been a
frequent visitor since the 80s.

“I have been blessed to be a part of the action sports industry since buying
my first skateboard in 1979,” Snail said. “It’s been a long journey, for sure.”
Snail is northwest sales representative for Volcom (the leading action sports
fashion brand), Yes snowboards, NDK snowboards, Deluxe boots, Jammy
packs and owner of Diamond Distribution.

It doesn’t hurt that their personal connection is, in boarder terms, “crunchy.”
For the older generation, insert the word “cool.”

“We both have professional jobs in the snowboard world and have been
involved deeply for several years,” Conerly said. “We have also been very
close friends, and Tim honestly helped raise me and guide me into the career
I have now.”

In turn, they have helped shape other lives as well.

“Paxson has slept many nights on my couch,” Conerly said.

The owners are quick to point out the many influences in their lives from local
residents, including the families of the Butlers, Godseys, Lythgoes, Andersons,
Gardners, Pollards, Finnmans, Kruses, Windells, and the list goes on and one.
The shop features snowboards, skateboards, twin tip skis, shoes, clothing,
sunglasses, outerwear, hats, snow accessories, and skate and snow specific
products.

Their monthly goals have been modest and sales have been increasing each
month.

Because both owners have careers in the snow industry they insist on putting
every penny right back into growing the business.

For the immediate future, the plan is to add more product, open new
locations, and boost their website sales – and, of course, provide a cool,
crunchy place for boarders to hang out.