It’s never too late no matter how old you are and there’s no better time than now to learn to ski or snowboard. Two of our writers went out on their own paths this season in pursuit of doing just that, and, in the process, gained insight and experience into the cult of snow-sliding fanatics. […]
Learning to Ski as an Adult at 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort Near Chewelah, WA Read More »
(Colville National Forest, Wash.) Frater Lake SnoPark is a day-use only trail system maintained for winter access via the SnoPark system (permit required) and easily accessible from Highway 20 just west of Tiger/east of Colville. The main trail system consists of 16 kilometers of trails that are groomed for Nordic ski access as conditions allow.
Hike of the Month: Frater Lake SnoPark Read More »
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By Ammi Midstokke Cover photo courtesy Ammi Midstokke Not everyone feels the same about risk. It’s a subjective assessment, nuanced by things like how many kids you still have to feed and who will see you shit yourself if things go wrong. Our party of three was not in agreement about how we got here.
Lessons on a Ledge at Mount Olympus Read More »
Enter to win a SNEVA snowboard, lift tickets, mountain town lodging, ski and snowboard gear, and other epic prizes! Inland Northwest Toyota Dealers have lined up another year of FREE skiing & snowboarding for Toyota drivers at local resorts, & this year along with Out There Outdoors they are spreading the free skiing love to
Toyota Get Out There Winter Sweepstakes 2024/2025 Read More »
Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles After a hard day’s play in the snow—whether you pedal, ski, ride, or snowshoe—there’s a magical time when you come out of the elements and seek a place to warm up and unwind. That après winter sports window is filled in many ways, but typically shares a few things
By Derrick Knowles Cover photo courtesy of Tele Colo Over the years skiing on telemark gear, I’ve encountered a few slogans from tele skiing’s zenith, some of them on faded stickers plastered to Subarus and others repeated by lifties with a Jeff Spicoli-esque cackle in the lift line as I approached: “Free your heel, ski
Tele Ain’t Dead in the Inland Northwest Read More »
By Chris Maccini Cover photo courtesy TJ Sulzle The TJ Sulzle and Spokane’s Sports Creel Connection TJ Sulzle’s connection to the mountains of the Inland Northwest began before he was born. In 1963, when Schweitzer Mountain opened, his dad was head of the ski patrol. Sulzle grew up an avid skier, and each time he
How a Spokane Ski Shop Helped Save a Skier’s Life and Love of Skiing Read More »
Kids can learn faster from instructors and moms and dads get some free time! Cover photo courtesy Bri Loveall I’ve got to be honest: I’ve been dreading teaching my kids to ski. I never seem to make it to a ski swap in time to secure good deals on gear, and, with three kids at
Why Kids Ski and Snowboard Lessons Are the Way to Go Read More »
Cover photo courtesy of Bri Loveall There are plenty of ways to get your family outfitted with skis, boards, boots, bindings and poles on a budget without having to buy brand-new, full-priced gear. Sponsored by SNWR
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