Stay active all winter long at local mountains January is national “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month,” with resorts in over 30 states participating in the effort. For Washington and Idaho locals and visitors, January is a great time to try a new winter activity or get back on the mountain. All four of Ski […]
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Leavenworth really knows how to get people’s warm fuzzy Christmassy feelings flowing, thanks to the town’s annual Christmas Lighting Festival. Now in its 44th year, it includes: live music; Santa strolling through the Bavarian Village passing out candy canes and visiting with children; and a ceremony that culminates in a spectacular moment when all the
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Itching to get up to the mountain? Dreaming of first tracks? Yeah, so are we. In between praying for powder and inventing a snow dance, check out these two ski and snowboard film premiers. Spread the Shred Video Premiers will take over the Garland Theatre for its second year on November 6th. Five bucks will
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Everyone knows there’s no such thing as free lunch, but if you live in the Inland Northwest there is such a thing as almost-free skiing if you’re a 5th-grader. The five ski resorts that make up Ski The Northwest Rockies offer the 5th Grade Ski Free Passport. The 5th Grade Passport was actually a major
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2010 MSSP Ski Swap The 46th annual Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Ski SWAP. The region’s largest winter sports equipment and clothing event featuring thousands of new and used winter sports items being sold by both individuals and area sports stores. Equipment, clothing and accessories for all winter sports are available, including Nordic and alpine skiing
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Tickets for Warren Miller’s WINTERVENTION are now on sale at Alpine Haus.
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Ski the NW Rockies is launching a “Get Out! Get Up!” video contest, encouraging skiers and snowboarders to shoot a short video showing their time at the mountain.
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Necessity is the master of invention. Vince Zimmer, owner of Spokane Alpine Haus, grew up on the South Hill without a nearby ski shop. He was tired of catching the bus downtown just to check out the latest boots and skis, so in 1976, at the budding age of 25, he took a chance and
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Necessity is the master of invention. Vince Zimmer, owner of Spokane Alpine Haus, grew up on the South Hill without a nearby ski shop. He was tired of catching the bus downtown just to check out the latest boots and skis, so in 1976, at the budding age of 25, he took a chance and
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Going snowboarding or skiing this weekend? Schweitzer Mountain Resort announced today that it will open its chair lift Stella in the Outback Bowl this weekend, as well as the Lakeview Triple on the front side of the mountain. If you’re on a budget, take advantage of half-priced lift tickets from 12:30 pm to closing time
