We used to have it so rough. Three years ago, an intrepid snowshoer on Trail 100 in Mount Spokane State Park had three major stream crossings to contend with while venturing out to Smith Gap from the hairpin turn parking lot. One false move meant a wet boot, or worse, for the duration of the […]
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If you have been contemplating a fall or winter trip up to British Columbia, do it! As of September 2015, the currency exchange rate is around 30% in favor of the U.S. dollar, and it’s been that way for a while. The potential savings for U.S. travelers is huge and not likely to last forever.
Save 30% on Your Next B.C. Road Trip with the Best Exchange Rate in over 10 Years Read More »
Earlier this fall, REI made waves in the outdoor recreation community and retail world when they announced that all of the 143 REI stores will be closed on Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year. The day off, the company reports, will extend to all of its 12,000 employees at REI’s brick-and-mortar operations,
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Editor’s Note: Piste Off Liftie is a new, tongue-in-cheek column exploring the fictional exploits of a quintessential dirt-bag ski lift operator. Enjoy!  Man, I’m so glad that winter is coming. Don’t get me wrong, I totally love my summer gig working at Silverwood, and who wouldn’t? I mean, where else can you get paid
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The year was 1974. Carolyn Lyden and her husband Gene had just started a small barber shop on Government Way in the then small town of Hayden, Idaho. Back then, neither of them had any intention of transforming that tiny building into a booming ski shop. It’s just the way things fell into place. Two
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Save at These Local & Regional Resorts: Schweitzer, Lookout, Mt. Spokane, Silver, 49 Degrees North, Brundage & Whitefish Mountain Resort Whether you have a season pass or not, signing up with a Mountain Sports Club membership gives you more options to ski and ride around the Inland NW without ever paying full price. Save big
Snow Making, Yurts, Killer Deals, New Terrain, & On-Mountain Living Every year, you can expect news about improvements, expansions and creative innovations to come out of resorts around the greater Inland Pacific Northwest. Here are some of the highlights for the coming season. 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort Big changes are in the works at
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The Blob Strikes Back We skiers and riders are, for the most part, an optimistic bunch. Sure, we would prefer epic conditions every day we are on the hill, but the reality is you go no matter what and make the best of it. That being said, it sounds like our optimism is going to
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Come November, it just feels like it’s time to head to the mountains in search of snow. In honor of the season, Perry Street Brewing is hosting their 2nd annual Pray for Snow Party on Thursday, November 12 from 5-10 p.m. Stop by for beer specials, ski films, prizes for the best retro ski attire
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