Outdoor Family

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.

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

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