Outdoor Family

9 Alpine Gear Essentials for Kids

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

Pioneer School students in 4th and 5th grades participate every other year in the National Park Service's Expedition Yellowstone program.

Derrick Knowles October 26, 2021

North Idaho Sports Education Fund (NIMSEF) help local kids in Bonner and Boundary counties get involved in skiing and snowboarding.

Derrick Knowles October 11, 2021

Ideas and strategies to help parents work toward better health and wellbeing for their children as well as the entire family.

Amy McCaffree September 27, 2021

Ideas for teaching and equipping kids, including the 10 Essentials, to survive alone in the wilderness and tips to prevent getting lost,

Amy McCaffree August 21, 2021

Small and durable, and easily maneuverable, plastic kayaks ideal for kids ready to discover new independence on a lake.

Sarah Hauge August 19, 2021