Offer quality new and used products for Gorge-specific sports at the best possible price.   Provide a high level of customer service for all individuals from novice athletes to experts.   Provide a repair service as well as parts for do it yourself-ers to extend the life of their current equipment.   Offer equipment demos and rentals of products we have available for sale so the customer can "try before they buy".   In summary: Local knowledge, Local Prices, Local Staff.

Pepi Gerald.   An experienced windsurfer, kiteboarder, skier, snowboarder, camper and surfer, Pepi brings a wealth of experience to 2nd Wind Sports from his 10+ years of marketing and sales experience in both the water sports and snow sports manufacturing industries.  Pepi is a local and national level windsurf competitor, an active participant on the Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association Board of Directors and a local member of the Columbia Gorge Kiteboarding Association.  A lifelong skier and snowboarder for 20 years, Pepi brings a strong level of experience to our snow sports department with tuning and mounting skills.  Recently, you may have spotted Pepi with his 3yr old daughter, Miyuki, playing around on the ski slopes between Buttercup and the Terrain Park.  Motto: Help people add more life to their years and not just years to their life through example and by providing the proper equipment to make recreational experiences the most enjoyable at any skill level.

Erica Gerald.   Recreational windsurfer, skier, snowboarder, hiker, and camper, Erica is the backbone to the business since she actually signs the paychecks;-).   Erica's goal with our business is to ensure that we always try to support our local community and actively represent products that attempt to reduce our environmental impact.   Erica was the founder and past president of the Seattle Women’s Windsurfing Association and is a former nationally ranked collegiate sailor.   Erica's prior employment experience was as an Entomologist for an environmental consultant agency.   Motto: Offer guilt-free recreational balance to life by providing opportunities to enjoy what nature offers while making a minimal impact on the environment and supporting sustainable businesses.

Mike Snedecor.   A veteran at 2nd Wind Sports, Mike is a former long-time Mt Hood Meadows employee, former professional windsurf instructor and experienced kiteboard instructor.  Mike has 10+ years experience in the windsurf and snowboard industry, as an instructor and in sales.   Mike is our shop snowboard and windsurf specialist, whose passion for these sports is unmatched.  When you come by the shop, Mike can easily be recognized due to the fact that he always has a ball cap on and only wears black shirts.   We believe that Mike secretly envies the 2-planked skiers and dreams of one day becoming a professional Nordic skier.  

Matt Luchsinger.   Also a veteran 2nd Wind Sports employee, Matt is a lifelong skier and snowboarder, as well as a dedicated and experienced kiteboarder.   Matt brings to our shop a tremendous amount of experience in our ski department as our ski specialist and an experienced Tech Rep for Rossignol Skis and Snowboards.  In the summer, Matt brings his enthusiasm for kiteboarding to our customers as our kiteboard specialist.   When not at the shop working, you can usually find Matt (aka"Suds") hanging out with his Black Lab 'Desiree' at the Sandbar (our local kiteboard launch) or working on his tricks at any of the Mt.  Hood Meadows terrain parks.

Anna Weber.   Anna joined our team in 2006 when she moved from the East (Ice) Coast to pursue her love of snowboarding.  A graduate of the Snow Sports Industries Association professional studies program, a snowboard coach at the famed Carrabassett Academy, a PSIA level III Certified Snowboard Instructor and a nationally ranked snowboard competitor (consistent 2nd place finishes in local event and 6th place overall at the 2007 US Nationals in Boardercross and Giant Slalom), Anna brings unique and varied professional experiences to our snowboard program.   Her passion for the outdoors is infectious and she'll do her best to answer any question for customers visiting our snowboard, ski, nordic, camping and backcountry departments.   For the 2007 summer Anna hopes to dial in her whitewater kayaking skills and get in some time on the water to develop her windsurfing and kiteboarding skills.  

Cheyne Swick.   A locally born Kiteboarder and Windsurfer, Cheyne is part of our summer staff and our "go to guy" for any and all kiteboarding questions.  In addition to working for 2nd Wind Sports, Cheyne is also a "Marketing and Tech Rep" for Slingshot Kiteboarding.  When it comes to fixing kite parts or needing advice on how to improve your kiting skills, Cheyne is your man! Cheyne also is an experienced professional windsurf instructor and certified kiteboard instructor.  In the winter season, Cheyne is pursuing a degree at Windward Community College, in Kaneohe, HI.

Alex Nielsen. Our shop "Grom", Alex is an experienced windsurf competitor and recreational snowboarder.  As a long-time competitor in the Gorge Cup Race (Formula and Slalom) Series, Alex has been quickly moving up the ranks as a podium finisher in the junior division.   Alex finished 1st Place Overall for the 2006 season in the Gorge Cup Race Series.  You'll find Alex and hid Dad (Derek) typically sailing on the Columbia River any day the wind blows.   Whether it is summer or winter, sunny or rainy, these guys are die-hard windsurfers.  When not working at the shop or out on the water windsurfing, Alex is stuck at school being a typical high school student.