Join Mountain Gear on January 9th & 10th for WinterFest weekend at 49º North Resort and Nordic area. During the day, take advantage of free classes, a winter safety course, demonstrations, and Nordic and Telemark ski races. Stick around for live music, a bonfire, BBQ and night-time ski and snowshoe tours. Stay on the Mountain […]
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Ski the Northwest Rockies has jumped on board with nation-wide “Learn A Snow Sport Month”. They’ve compiled a list of snow sports lessons available through its five member resorts: – Lookout Pass: Lookout’s famous free ski school is in its 70th year. This 10-week program helps 6-17-year-olds develop the skills to ski or board. –
Join the Northwest Whitewater Association on January 1st for their 17th annual Fools Float on the Spokane River. Here are the basics for this year’s float: • Optional breakfast 9:30 to 10:30 at the Swinging Doors. • Meet and unload at TJ Meenach launch 11-11:30 a.m. (If you have to rig a boat, be there earlier.) • Shuttle
A 15-year-old boy died after skiing into a tree and falling into a tree yesterday at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Read the Bonner County Daily Bee‘s reporting on the incident here.
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Three climbers are presumed to have died on Mt. Hood on December 12, reports this story from the Seattle Times, re-kindling an ongoing debate in Oregon about whether locator beacons should be required for all climbers. Is it an unnecessary encumbrance for experienced climbers? An infringement of liberties? Do beacons give novice climbers a false
One last gift idea: Legendary Lake Pend Orielle guidebook, written by longtime Sandpoint resident and avid outdoor recreationist Jane Fritz. Published by Keokee Books of Sandpoint, “Legendary Lake Pend Oreille” sells for $24 at select retailers and booksellers. To learn more about the book, visit keokeebooks.com or call 208-263-3573. Cover art auction Artist Karen Robinson
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Check out this Spokesman-Review video/photo essay showing eagle-watchers in Coeur d’Alene. On December 19, 20, 26 and 27, you can go on an eagle cruise around Lake Coeur d’Alene from 1-3 pm, leaving from the Coeur d’Alene Lake Boardwalk Marina. $12-19, Free under 6. Boarding time is 12:30 pm. For information, call 625-6200 or visit
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Going snowboarding or skiing this weekend? Schweitzer Mountain Resort announced today that it will open its chair lift Stella in the Outback Bowl this weekend, as well as the Lakeview Triple on the front side of the mountain. If you’re on a budget, take advantage of half-priced lift tickets from 12:30 pm to closing time
So there’s this beaver (isn’t he cute?) and he wants your money. If you give him some before the end of the year, that money will be doubled. This summer, we introduced you to The Lands Council’s Beaver Solution campaign, which is all about advocating for enlisting the help of beavers to help store Spring
