Outdoor Family
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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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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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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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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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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Little Ripper: Kendal Brumet at Lookout Pass
Skier – Age: 11 Home mountain: Lookout Pass; dual-pass holder this season at Lookout and Silver Mountain. Favorite runs at Lookout: Montana Face, Lucky Friday. ...
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Little Ripper: Landon McCaffree at Mt. Spokane
From toddler skier to pre-teen, a young skier from Mt. Spokane, and son of a ski patroller, shares why he loves to ski.
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Little Rippers of the Inland NW
Every time I’m on the mountain, witnessing the next generation of skiers and snowboarders tearing it up, I feel hopeful and excited for the future. ...
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Little Ripper: Oliver Peck at 49 Degrees North
Skier – Age: 5 Home mountain: 49Ëš North. Favorite run: Hobbit Forest Learned to ski at age 1.5: Parent-taught. First day on skis at 1½ years ...
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