Outdoor Family

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.

Amy McCaffree December 12, 2021

Meet 6-year-old snowboarder Jaxson Hamm from Mt. Spokane. This little ripper can shred anywhere and keep up with any one.

Amy McCaffree December 12, 2021

Meet twin sisters, Penelope Picabo & Olivia Lokkee White, who ski and race at Lookout Pass, and have great advice for other children.

Amy McCaffree December 12, 2021

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.

Amy McCaffree December 12, 2021

Next gen skiers and snowboarders keep the sport alive. Meet five little rippers who tear it up at Inland Northwest mountains.

Amy McCaffree December 12, 2021

What essential alpine gear for kids is needed for skiing/snowboarding and dressing little shredders for a day in the mountains.

Derrick Knowles December 9, 2021

Recommended runs at each of the Ski the NW Rockies mountains for beginner skiers/snowboarders--including Mt. Spokane, Lookout, Silver, and 49.

Amy McCaffree December 2, 2021

Pioneer School student essay by Vansh Amin, based on a field-learning experience at Yellowstone National Park.

Out There Outdoors October 26, 2021

Pioneer School student essay by Nyomi Meinhart, based on a field-learning experience at Yellowstone National Park.

Out There Outdoors October 26, 2021