We shouldn’t have stopped running. The muscles in my legs hardened, and my hands froze into two numb stumps thanks to hours of swinging through cold air. I wondered how we would start again after snapping a photo, but the moment deserved commemoration. I had run farther than I ever had before— by 2 full …
Born in Sandpoint and raised next to the bunny hill at Schweitzer, one could argue that Farli Boden, 18, has literally had skiing in her sights her whole life. “My parents put me on alpine skis as soon as I could walk,” she laughs. “Then, I started telemark skiing when I was 5 or 6. …
Sandpoint Teen Looks Ahead after Winnng US Telemark Nationals Read More »
Like most skiers and snowboarders of the Inland Northwest, I have a passion for riding deep, untouched powder. I have spent years working at restaurants at night, just so I could chase the snow during the day. My pursuit of powder has taken me all over the U.S. and Canada. I have traveled to the …
True Friends On a Powder Day: Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding Read More »
If you’ve ever thought about tuning your own skis or snowboard, here are some of the tools you’ll need to get started with waxing. Bench: A sturdy table or bench that is around the length or longer of your skis or board. Vices: Vices to hold your boards to keep them from moving when you …
How to Build Your Own Ski & Snowboard Wax Set-up with These Tools Read More »
Being able to fine-tune your Nordic, skate, or alpine skis or snowboard lets you get the perfect glide, without waiting for your sticks to come back from the shop. Matt Larsen, who works in the ski and bike industry, gave some suggestions on how to build your own custom tuning bench from just a few …
DIY Waxing and Tuning Bench For Skis or Snowboards Read More »
I like to think that I am always ready to go skiing; or, at least I have proven adept over the years at convincing myself that I am. My ski bag is always packed, I know where my skis and poles are, and I can usually locate my base layers within two hours once the …
How Did I Forget That? Gear For Skiing & Snowboarding Read More »
City Ride is grassroots collaboration of two self-proclaimed kooky snowboard buddies, involved in two different Spokane nonprofits. Friends Shane Thompson and Nick Sackman started City Ride to bring inner-city, under-resourced, and at-risk youth to the mountains to experience snowboarding and skiing in their own backyard. The City Ride mission is simple: create life-changing experiences that …
While riding the park or in the powder-filled trees at Mt. Spokane, there are two little rippers to look out for. The Cline brothers, Wyatt, 12, and Owen, 14, are humble, stylish, and ride hard. They rip, stomp, and are extremely passionate about snowboarding. The brothers are sponsored by Capita Snowboards, Union Bindings, Smith Goggles, …
Little Rippers: The Cline Brothers – Local Mt. Spokane Snowboarders Read More »
You may have heard that January is Learn to Ski Month. But did you know you can win swag by helping a friend sign up for lessons from a pro? Hosted across the nation through the organization Learn to Ski and Snowboard, the Bring a Friend Challenge rewards those who help a newbie get started. …
Local Wins National Learn to Ski and Snowboard’s Bring a Friend Challenge Read More »
