Behind me is a mine shaft. This former mining area has now been transformed into a really cool suburban park complete with hiking trails, mt bike trails and and ADA compliant pay-as-go zip line.
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Ryan Murray shares about his 34-year odyssey to achieve his goal of skiing at every ski resort in Washington State.
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Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance is putting on a number of mountain biking skills classes that will offer something for all levels and ages of riders. New riders can build skills and gain confidence, and experienced riders will be surprised at how much they will gain by adding a full range of motion and balance
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Gondola-accessed skiing and snowboarding in Kellogg, Idaho, with ski and stay options and the region’s largest indoor water park. Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain Resort Lifts: 7 Vertical: 2,200 Skiable Acres: 1,600 Number of Runs: 80 Night Skiing: 8 runs for skiing under the lights Family Amenities: Indoor water park and new village arcade
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This Better Be Good I was reflecting on last season the other day, and the one word that came to mind was meh. As in mediocre. It was so meh that my powder boards only made it on the hill once, and that barely knocked the dust off the top sheets. But hey, that was
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Local artist and lifty brings ski area walls to life on the mountain. Article and photos by T Ghezzi A self-proclaimed mountain girl, Olivia Walker is much more than a Silver Mountain Resort lift operator, or “lifty.” Her talent as an artist has recently brightened and brought life to the Mountain House lodge at the
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Cover photo courtesy of 49 Degrees North Eastern Washington’s largest ski area with 7 lifts and 2,325 acres of terrain near Chewelah, Wash. Lifts: 7 Vertical: 1,851 Acres: 2,325 Summits: 2 Number of Runs: 90 Nordic Center: Included with day ticket or pass Operating Schedule: 7 days a week by Dec. 13 through mid-April (as
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49 Degrees North Mountain Resort Cover photo courtesy of 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort If you’re a ski hill in the Inland Northwest, you’ve had to adapt over the last 20 years. With less predictable winters, climate change and a fluctuating economy, many have had to get creative to meet the challenges. 49 Degrees North,
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Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth, Wash. For anyone looking for a proper fall larch march, it’s hard to beat Carne Mountain Trail on the eastern flank of the Cascades. Located northwest of Leavenworth, it can serve as a day hike on a fall tourist trip, or it can be extended to
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Cover photo Courtesy of the Twisp Chamber of Commerce Located in the heart of the Methow Valley, Twisp, Wash., captivates visitors with its picturesque beauty and vibrant community spirit. The town of Twisp rests on the valley floor where the pristine waters of the Methow and Twisp rivers meet. Surrounded by the rugged peaks of
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