Skiing/Snowboarding

Photo of Farli Boden telemark skiing.

Sandpoint Teen Looks Ahead after Winnng US Telemark Nationals

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 ...
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photo of backcountry skier on mountain peak from a distance.

True Friends On a Powder Day: Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding

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 ...
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Close up of person waxing a board.

How to Build Your Own Ski & Snowboard Wax Set-up with These Tools

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: ...
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Close up of person waxing a board.

DIY Waxing and Tuning Bench For Skis or Snowboards

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 ...
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How Did I Forget That? Gear For Skiing & Snowboarding

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 ...
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Group photo of the 2018 City Ride Camp on Mt. Spokane.

Spokane’s City Ride Ski & Snowboard Camp

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 ...
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Owen Cline throwing a method grab at Mt. Spokane's Jingle Rails.

Little Rippers: The Cline Brothers – Local Mt. Spokane Snowboarders

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, ...
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Photo courtesy of Silver Mountain Resort.

Local Wins National Learn to Ski and Snowboard’s Bring a Friend Challenge

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 ...
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Photo of Mount Spokane's bunny hill.

Don’t Hibernate During Winter—Learn to Ski or Snowboard!

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 ...
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