Cover photo courtesy Jeremy Clark Don’t let the lure of greening grass in the lower elevations distract from the fun events happening at area resorts during the transition period of spring skiing. After a slow start to the ski season in the region, these end-of-season events provide maximum fun to enjoy what’s often some of […]
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Columbia Mountain on the Kettle Crest should be on a hiker’s list for all seasons, but is an especially nice option for a challenging snowshoe hike in winter given its easy access from Highway 20 at Sherman Pass, maintained as a SnoPark lot in winter. Route-finding skills and avalanche terrain awareness are necessary to complete
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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association New this season is the AMP’d Ski Team at Silver Mountain, an All-Mountain Ski Program started by former U.S. National Ski Team member Zane Larson. The 12-week schedule includes coaching for technical skiing with jumps, trees, cliffs, bumps and speed on varied terrain; avalanche safety education; and inner-club
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Live-to-Play (formerly Mountain Gear) is excited to unveil the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Program on Friday, Jan. 12 and Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Fox Theater in downtown Spokane. Attendees will experience two distinct film programs showcasing award-winning festival selections, including outdoor adventure, cultural, and environmental-themed films. In addition to the two
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This post is sponsored by Silver Mountain Resort. Book in advance for a great deal on a Silver Mountain ski or tubing trip that includes lodging and access to the Silver Rapids indoor water park that features slides, pools, hot tubs and other water features like the Flowrider surf wave. Book a stay between Jan.
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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association This fall, the new No-Li Mountain Taphouse took a helicopter ride from Lodge 2 to its new home at the top of Parkway Express (chair 3) at Mt. Spokane. This new hangout spot joins the existing yurt for who knows what epic good times will transpire this season.
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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association Local ski areas are hiring for all winter positions, and this is your chance to work with the perk of easy access to skiing and riding with employee deals that may include a flexible schedule, free season pass, and other discounts. Silver Mountain and Mt. Spokane are both
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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association If the snow gods smile on us, Silver Mountain’s opening weekend will time perfectly with the showing of Warren Miller’s latest film “ALL TIME–74 Years Reimagined” at Noah’s Loft in the village at Silver on Nov. 25. Doors open at 7 p.m., and tickets are limited to the
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Saturday, September 23 is the launch of a new fundraiser event for the Riverside State Park Foundation, with all proceeds going toward park projects and enhancements. This event features your choice of a mountain bike course or run/hike course. Each course features stations with a bean bag toss to earn a poker card at each
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When mountain biking at 20-25 mph, a cyclist travels at 29-36 feet per second, according to a 2016 multiple-agency committee report on a bicycle-grizzly bear collisions near West Glacier, Mont. That’s fast. Stopping 100 yards away, far enough from a bear to initially remain safe before turning around, is difficult on windy trails among thick
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