Outdoor Family

Kids and moms hiking along the trails at High Drive Bluff Park in Spokane.

5 Tips for Spring Hikes with Kids

Whether it's one child or a small group of siblings, cousins, or friends, use these 5 tips to prepare for your next hiking adventure. Happy ...
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Woman hiking with her dog on a forested trail at Slavin Conservation Area.

8 Spirit-Boosting Spring Hikes for Kids

Spending time in a forest or exploring a lake shoreline are stress-reducing, morale-boosting activities for kids, helping to stabilize emotions and provide mental clarity. Explore ...
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Boy jumping on a mini trampoline close-up.

Virtual Learning Recess Activities

Pandemic-induced virtual learning has reduced physical activity. Here are five ways for kids to get exercise during short class breaks on virtual schooldays.
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A group of kid skiers on top of a mountain.

Ski Idaho: Youth Passport & Programs

The Ski Idaho association's 5th/6th Grade Passport program provides free lift tickets at Schweitzer, Silver Mountain, Lookout Pass, and other Idaho ski areas.
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Ski racer turning around a slalom gate on race course.

Local Youth Ski Racing Programs

Is ski racing a good fit for your child? If they already have basic ski skills and can get their skis off and on, ride ...
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Father and daughter snow tubing.

Tips for Keeping Kids Warm Outside

Expert advice from Mt. Spokane Ski School Director and ski instructor Katrin Pardue--what to wear (and not wear) to stay warm, what to eat, and ...
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Child playing in the snow.

5 Ways For Kids To Play In the Snow

Ideas for outdoor winter fun in the snow -- get kids accustomed to having fun in cold, wet conditions prepares them for learning to ski/snowboard ...
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Family skiing down Mount spokane.

COVID Safety Tips: 7 P’s For the Ski Mountain

Ways to be safe and responsible on the mountain during the age of COVID, based on CDC and regional mountains’ COVID-19 policies and safety protocols.
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Ski Racer skiing down hill.

Little Ripper: Libby Collins at Silver Mountain

Skier – Age: 12 Home mountain: Silver Mountain; also trains at Mt. Spokane and Mt. Hood (Oregon). Favorite runs at Silver: Tall Paul, SOB, the race ...
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