These bits of advice from an experienced instructor will help kids and parents build their skills together this winter. Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association I have taught skiing and snowboarding for over a decade now. Writing that makes me feel a bit old considering I didn’t start teaching until my 30s. Over those […]
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How easy is it to switch from skis to snowboard? Or how about a snowboarder on skis for the first time? May be harder than you think.
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Choose a lesson program that fits your family’s budget and availability. Lots of options available ski mountains in the northwest Rockies.
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Three ski and snowboard lesson programs for children and teens offered by Ski the NW Rockies Association affiliated mountains.
Youth Ski/Snowboard Lessons: 3 Regional Programs Read More »
Recommended runs at each of the Ski the NW Rockies mountains for beginner skiers/snowboarders–including Mt. Spokane, Lookout, Silver, and 49.
Beginner Terrain Guide: Ski & Snowboard in the NW Rockies Read More »
Rock climbing, mountaineering, and ski touring for college credit? Yup! There are classes for these and more in the Mountain Adventure Skills Training (MAST) program at College of the Rockies, in Fernie, British Columbia. This nine-month program teaches students how to become an adventure tourism professional and offers certification in swiftwater rescue, wilderness first responder,
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Although the winter days may often be short, dark, and dismal, humans were never meant to hibernate! In fact, staying active throughout winter can boost your immune system, stave off weight gain, and mitigate SAD (seasonal affective disorder). It’s a new year of fresh snow, recent resolutions, and unfettered possibilities. If you’re just getting out
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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.
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If you’re dreading the cooler temps and first sign of snow—and live in the Inland Northwest—it’s high time for you to take up a new winter hobby. Luckily, January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard month, and some of our local ski areas have made it insanely easy (and fun!) to get in on that
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College of the Rockies Students Developing Best Practices Guidelines for Tree Well Incidents As a skier or snowboarder, is there anything better than carving through a fresh dump of pristine snow as you rip down a tree-lined backcountry mountainside? The beauty and unspoiled powder found off-piste is a draw to many and make it easy
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