Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Full disclosure, my friends. I am a proud member of Gen X. For the younger folks out there, you might know us as the “latch-key kids” or the “forgotten” generation. We grew up on a healthy diet of sugar cereals and sarcasm, a complete lack of parental supervision, and […]
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Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Gearing up for a season of skiing or snowboarding can be affordable, especially if you know where to look. By mid-winter, with ski swaps behind us, your best bet for finding deals on all the equipment and outerwear necessary to get out in the mountains with your family is
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By Aaron Theisen Cover photo courtesy of Wheel Sport There’s a new way to ride the slopes this season. SNO-GO ski bikes, also known as ski bikes or snow bikes, mimic the motions of advanced skiers but are easy as riding a bike. SNO-GO ski bikes allow riders of all ages and abilities to experience the
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Head to the mountains in March and April for themed parties, comps, music, and sun on the snow Cover photo courtesy of Whitefish Mountain Resort By Bri Loveall The thought of spring skiing brings certain images to mind: the infamous pond skim, wild costume-themed parties, competitions resplendent with outdoor music and entertainment, and the thrill
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By Brad Northrup Cover photo courtesy of Mt. Spokane As a domesticated middle-aged dude, I have way more responsibilities than I would care to, so I only get to go skiing on Sundays. And since that is my one and only day on the hill, I don’t really put much effort into checking the conditions prior
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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.
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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
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Leki’s Alpine Skiing Glove collection includes a wide range of gloves and mittens specifically designed to keep hands warm and dry on the slopes and look good doing it. The Copper 3D PRO cold-weather gloves are made from premium Goatskin leather and feature a Silicone Nash on the palm for better gripping. Waves built into
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Cruise Miles of Nordic trails minutes from downtown at Mt. Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park The center of the universe when it comes to cross-country skiing (also known as Nordic skiing) in the Inland NW is at the Mt. Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park at Mount Spokane State Park. The park, in fact, is one of the
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Participating in alpine winter sports can seem out-of-reach expensive, Learn 10 thrifty tips to ski or snowboard more and spend less money.
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