AirFlare, the app that turns your smartphone into an outdoors rescue locator, is now in use by ski patrol at all five ski areas within a 2-hour drive of Spokane. Mt. Spokane and 49° North recently signed on as AirFlare partners, joining early adopters Lookout Pass, Silver Mountain, and Schweitzer. The result is a robust […]
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How one family exemplifies the Schweitzer-based North Idaho Mountain Sports Education Fund’s “earn your own way” ethos By Barry Campbell In 2010, long-time Schweitzer Mountain Resort ski instructor Jeff Rouleau first conceived the idea of an organization focused on getting local kids onto the slopes. So many families he knew had two working parents, but
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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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Photo: Winterfest in Republic, Wash. Photo courtesy of the RRVCB. Winterfest in Republic, Wash., happens this year on Friday night January 12 and Saturday the 13th 2024. Don’t miss this family- and leashed-dog-friendly community celebration with creative and fun events and competitions planned all in one of the Northwest’s coolest mountain towns. Spend the weekend exploring
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By Holly Weiler Pass Requirements & Weather Don’t forget to check your favorite trailhead for pass requirements as the season transitions from fall into winter, with SnoPark season beginning on Dec. 1 in most areas. Get passes in order for places that require them and remember that some favorite summer trailheads are not maintained for
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Getting around safely in your adventure rig and arriving at your intended trailhead, mountain pass, or ski resort without incident requires a bit of preparation and seasonal maintenance. Work your way through this checklist on your own or with the help of industry professionals. Perform Basic Maintenance Test your battery and check your wiper blades
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Winter is upon us, and, just like that, so is Out There’s annual roundup of cool new gear from local winter sports gear shops. For 2023/24 we’re seeing a selection of hard goods, soft goods and accessories that is truly pushing the envelope when it comes to sustainability, innovation and aesthetics. Here’s a look at some of the
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We took our son up to Mt. Spokane to ski for the first time when he was a month shy of his 2nd birthday. It was darling to watch him all bundled up sliding down the hill for the first time, but also a little terrifying when he took off down the hill away from
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There are plenty of reasons to head north for winter adventures: deep powder, amazing ski and backcountry terrain, hot springs, friendly people, captivating communities, and killer food and craft beverages. The 30 percent currency exchange discount on everything we get with the U.S. dollar is also a huge bonus, and border crossing with a passport
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