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6 Reasons to Stay in Wallace, Idaho, for Your Next Ski Trip

Out There OutdoorsJanuary 19, 2020

By Dave Copelan Wallace, Idaho, has been in the charm business for most of its 135-year history. During the boom days, a drink and a wink led ma... Read More...

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On the Board Again: When Tragedy Strikes, Keep Riding

Out There OutdoorsJanuary 17, 2020

By Dig Chrismer There’s a good chance if you spend any time in the village at Schweitzer you’ll run into Mark and Colleen White. These two unofficial Schwei... Read More...

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Whitefish Loves Uphill Skiers

Summer HessJanuary 14, 2020

Uphill skiing is one of the fastest growing winter sports in the country, and more and more skiers and split boarders are turning to resorts for this incredibl... Read More...

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All the Season Passes: Ski Family Profile

Amy Silbernagel McCaffreeJanuary 14, 2020

Not one, not two, but three season ski passes belong to Kim Lukes, 64, which is why she skis 70-90 days a season, along with her husband of 44 years, Craig. While they’ve long been dual-pass holders at Mt. Spokane and Silver Mountain, this season marks their first with Ikon Passes.... Read More...

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January is Learn To Ski Month

Summer HessJanuary 14, 2020

Riding the chairlift for the first time as an adult arouses feelings of excitement and dread, kind of like the first day of middle school. You’re psyched to be... Read More...

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10 Inland Northwest Resort Events for 2020

Jenae DenlingerJanuary 14, 2020

For the Inland Northwest, January and February are the crème de la crème of winter, for both conditions and quality on-mountain events. Don’t miss these favori... Read More...

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Take the Spokane Nordic Challenge (March 8)

Brad ThiessenJanuary 12, 2020

Long-distance ski even in Mead, Wash. The Spokane Nordic Challenge Loppet on March 8 is more than just a long-distance ski event; it’s a season-long trainin... Read More...

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Mountain Safety – Avalanche Awareness

Amy Silbernagel McCaffreeJanuary 9, 2020

While there have always been news stories about avalanches, some incidents more sad and deadly than others, this Silver Mountain avalanche is a home heart-break story. Mountains will still be our happy place, and powder days will still bring us joy. But now we do so with the knowledge of this cautionary chapter in our regional history. We would be remiss to not learn lessons from our sorrow.... Read More...

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Avalanche at Silver Mountain Resort

Out There OutdoorsJanuary 8, 2020

News Release from Silver Mountain Resort (KELLOGG, ID) – On Tuesday morning at approximately 11:00 a.m. there was an avalanche in the Chair Four basin on a ... Read More...

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Remembering Off-Piste Magazine

Out There OutdoorsJanuary 6, 2020

Off-Piste is no longer available in the classic and often collected black and white newsprint version, but during its run was issued four times a year. Yet the essential elements of the magazine remain on the website at Offpistemag.com, which hosts gear reviews, beta on where to ski, soulful narratives about winter backcountry travel, trailers for independent ski films, and avalanche safety resources. ... Read More...

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