Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association Lookout Pass Lesson Highlight: Lookout Pass Free Ski SchoolLookout Pass has been offering its Free Ski School for over 80 years. Available for kids ages 6-17, the lessons range from beginner to advanced. While the lessons are free and include lift access during the lessons, rental equipment and […]
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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association The EZ Ski or Ride 1-2-3 programs makes learning to ski or snowboard for the very first time affordable and easy for kids and parents. All four Ski the NW Rockies association resorts offer a three-visit package to first-timers at an incredible price ($175 and up) that includes
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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association Resorts around Spokane and North Idaho make it easy to learn to ski or snowboard with lesson and rental packages, discount deals, and beginner-friendly terrain. Here are the best of the best local beginner runs to check out this winter! 49 DEGREES NORTH (Chewelah, Wash.) Surface Lift: Gold
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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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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association The cold temps and early-season snow was a welcome sight in late October, and 49 Degrees North responded by firing up their snowmaking system that was added three winters back. If winter conditions continue, you may already be getting in turns in November! Cover photo courtesy 49 Degrees
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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association Curious about how snow condition reporting works? Here’s how they do it at 49 Degrees North. Other local resorts likely have a similar process. Between 4-5 a.m., the snow report and lead groomer chat about conditions on the mountain. The groomer reports current weather, new snow and the
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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association Toyota Ski Free Fridays means free skiing for the driver of a Toyota vehicle that they drive up to the mountain on the set date. This year the ski free days at Ski the NW Rockies association resorts have all moved to March. Mark your calendar and enjoy
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Sponsored by the Ski the Northwest Rockies Association If you plan to ski or snowboard more than a couple of times this season, then buying a season pass at the discount fall season pass sale prices will save you plenty of cash. A season pass gives you the freedom to go up to the mountain
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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies, Silver Mountain Resort, Lookout Pass, Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park, and 49 Degrees North Fall Season Pass Sale Deadlines & Bonus Benefits If you plan to ski or snowboard more than a couple of times this season, then buying a season pass at the discount fall season pass
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The Freebird Ramble Skimo Race & Relay, put on by Spokane’s Rambleraven Gear Trader, made its ski race debut last February and will return to 49 Degrees North Feb. 24, 2024. AT and tele skiers and splitboarders can choose from one solo lap as well as a solo six-hour endurance race or a 2-4-person six-hour
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