Outdoor Family
Cross-Country Ski Beginner Guide for Families
Families with young children can plan a first-time cross-country ski outing using these 4 easy steps, including gear rentals and where to go.
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On Walking a Toddler in the Woods
Personal essay by Lisa Laughlin reflecting on how motherhood has changed how she experiences trails, hiking, and the great outdoors.
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Ski & Snowboard Lessons at Inland NW Resorts
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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Youth Ski/Snowboard Lessons: 3 Regional Programs
Three ski and snowboard lesson programs for children and teens offered by Ski the NW Rockies Association affiliated mountains.
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Little Ripper at Silver Mountain: Brighton Turcotte
Meet Little Ripper Brighton Turcotte who both skis and snowboards at Silver Mountain Resort, along with his parents, who work for the resort.
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Little Ripper at Mt. Spokane: Jaxson Hamm
Meet 6-year-old snowboarder Jaxson Hamm from Mt. Spokane. This little ripper can shred anywhere and keep up with any one.
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Lookout Pass Little Rippers: Penelope & Olivia White
Meet twin sisters, Penelope Picabo & Olivia Lokkee White, who ski and race at Lookout Pass, and have great advice for other children.
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Little Ripper at 49 Degrees North: Winter Sneva
Meet Winter Sneva, a young skier from 49 Degrees North. She uses special skis made by Sneva MFG, the family business based in Spokane, Wash.
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Meet Little Rippers Of the Inland NW – 2021
Next gen skiers and snowboarders keep the sport alive. Meet five little rippers who tear it up at Inland Northwest mountains.
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