If you love the outdoors and world-class wine, there may be no better place to visit in the Northwest to enjoy both than British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Winter is nearly in full swing and Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna B.C. is one of the earliest opening resorts close to Spokane. If you ski or […]
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Mountain Gear ($1,049-$1,149) Touring in the backcountry can be risky. Avy danger is a real threat that backcountry enthusiasts do their best to avoid or mitigate. Enter Black Diamond’s Avalanche Airbag Packs. From one-lap runs to all-day tours, the Black Diamond JetForce Pack is built to store essential gear and provide an innovative addition to
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Expansion approvals, more on-mountain food and beverage options, new glades and runs, upgraded facilities, and more are in the works for skiers and snowboarders at Inland Northwest resorts this season. Mt. Spokane: The big news at Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park this season is the announcement this past summer that the long sought after
Everything tastes better at the top of a mountain, and that seems to be true at Schweitzer’s new, as of last winter, Sky House summit lodge that offers skiers and snowboarders a place to take a break from the mountain elements for a bite or drink on the 360-degree-view-rich summit. The Nest bar and restaurant
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Nelson and Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada, Host 9 Days of Festivities to Celebrate the Season Find awesome in southeast British Columbia this year, November 24 through December 2, 2017, at the first-ever Winter Kickoff – a series of events to celebrate the upcoming winter season. “Nelson has developed a reputation as North America’s best ski
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My Lives with Tribes at Spokane’s Martin Woldson Theater Nov. 16, 2017 National Geographic TV host, survival expert, and Spokane native Hazen Audel has lived with indigenous people all over the planet and is bringing his unique stories and experiences back to Spokane. “My Lives with Tribes” is a rare opportunity to hear personal recollections
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(Sports Outlet, $599) When Wintersport officially closed its doors, Sports Outlet scooped up the opportunity to become Spokane’s new Lib-Tech dealer. With that came the brand’s flagship board, the ever-famous Travis Rice Pro Model. “What I love about this board is that you can virtually kill it anywhere on the mountain,” says Mark Petrie, Sports
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Getting the whole family out on the slopes in the clean, cold mountain air is well worth the effort. These tips, pulled together and passed along after years of ski family experience, will help make sure your family stays warm, dry, and happy on the mountain and that your winter fun doesn’t break the bank.
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49° North Multi-Week: Explorer, ages 5-6, and Adventurer, ages 7-13; group lessons for four consecutive Saturdays or Sunday. Little Nugget Signature private lesson: ages 2-6. Lil Cub package: ages 2-6, all-day on weekends and holiday weekdays, includes daycare, lesson, rentals, and lift ticket. Mommy & Me/Daddy & Me lesson: children ages 2+ accompanied by parent.
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