During recess at Pioneer School this past May, a baby crow fell out of its nest. Betty Wolf’s 1st and 2nd grade students knew exactly what to do. “You can’t touch the baby bird,” they said. Because all of the school’s students had been learning about birds for weeks, with experiential learning activities such as […]
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Since 1913, outdoor enthusiasts around the Spokane region have been learning to ski, building facilities for skiers, and creating events that showcase the sport of skiing. Spokane has never developed a significant reputation as a destination ski town; however, almost everyone agrees that the Mt. Spokane Ski & Recreation Area is a jewel and that
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“Any kid is suited to cross-country skiing. You can go as hard and as fast as you want,” says Brad Thiessen, director of engagement for Spokane Nordic Ski Association (SNSA). “But it depends on the parent and child—what’s the child’s patience level, tolerance level being in the cold and trying a new sport. How patient
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Although the winter days may often be short, dark, and dismal, humans were never meant to hibernate! In fact, staying active throughout winter can boost your immune system, stave off weight gain, and mitigate SAD (seasonal affective disorder). It’s a new year of fresh snow, recent resolutions, and unfettered possibilities. If you’re just getting out
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You may have heard that January is Learn to Ski Month. But did you know you can win swag by helping a friend sign up for lessons from a pro? Hosted across the nation through the organization Learn to Ski and Snowboard, the Bring a Friend Challenge rewards those who help a newbie get started.
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If you’re dreading the cooler temps and first sign of snow—and live in the Inland Northwest—it’s high time for you to take up a new winter hobby. Luckily, January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard month, and some of our local ski areas have made it insanely easy (and fun!) to get in on that
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If you’re a passionate skier aged 50+, Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna, B.C. offers three separate sessions throughout the season that combines skiing, learning from top ski instructors each morning, and a number of exclusive après events and other optional activities. Sign up for one of these 2019 Masters’ Week sessions: January 28-February 1;
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Most sponsored skiers don’t have the kind of alternative life experiences and down-to-earth philosophical approach to skiing when they start getting paid to do what they love. But Twisp, Wash., native Michael “Bird” Shaffer isn’t your run-of-the-mill professional skier. He grew up on a 7-family commune and cut his ski teeth on hand-me-down gear in
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Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park, Mead, Wash. Spokane’s closest resort has seen its fair share of growing over the last few decades, but a surprising part of that growth has been in how the mountain is used. Mt. Spokane’s Brenda McQuarrie says that folks are using the mountain more diversely now, with interest in
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If your children, or perhaps your entire family, are brand new to the world of alpine winter sports, then this article is especially for you. Local resort learn-to-ski programs and ski schools can help you reach your goal of becoming a ski or snowboard family who has fun together on the mountain after one season.
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