How skiing or snowboarding can change the way kids feel about winter By Derrick Knowles Cover photo courtesy of DOMA The dark, cold months of winter can be a hard time for kids and teens, especially those with a lot of energy and not a lot of healthy outlets or resources to safely get out […]
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Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles Tips to Source Gear and Stay Warm on the Slopes You don’t have to take out a second mortgage to get kids prepared with the right skiing or snowboarding gear. Here are some tips on what you need to stay warm and dry and how you can find many apparel
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Cover photo courtesy of 49 Degrees North These programs sponsored by Ski the NW Rockies Resorts in Washington and Idaho will change the way your family thinks about winter. Spend time outdoors together and save money with free skiing or snowboarding for 5th graders and with these affordable, all-inclusive learn-to-ski or snowboard programs. EZ Ski
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Cover photo courtesy of Big White Ski Resort One of the greatest things about living in the Inland Northwest for many winter enthusiasts is the close proximity to the border with Canada and British Columbia mountain towns, ski resorts, backcountry terrain, hot springs, and friendly people. The currency exchange rate continues to save Americans around
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Gondola-accessed skiing and snowboarding in Kellogg, Idaho, with ski and stay options and the region’s largest indoor water park. Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain Resort Lifts: 7 Vertical: 2,200 Skiable Acres: 1,600 Number of Runs: 80 Night Skiing: 8 runs for skiing under the lights Family Amenities: Indoor water park and new village arcade
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Nothing beats a Sandpoint weekend winter getaway that’s short on drive time from Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, leaving more time to ski, snowboard, snowshoe, fat bike, and relax! With Schweitzer Mountain Resort scheduled to open in November for the 2024/2025 season and La Nina already delivering plenty of snow, now’s the time to plan your
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The closest ski and snowboard resort to Spokane and the region’s only non-profit ski area. Cover photo courtesy of Mt. Spokane Lifts: 6 chairlifts, plus a surface lift and new terrain park handle tow Vertical: 2,000 feet Acres: 1,704 Number of Runs: 52 Night Skiing: 16 night skiing runs starting Dec. 18 (Wednesdays-Saturdays) Operating Schedule:
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This year’s La Niña snow forecast means the “Pray for Snow” party prayers will likely be answered with a great season of skiing and snowboarding. Kick it all off at the 9th annual Pray for Snow party this season at Spokane’s Perry Street Brewing (PSB). This annual tradition is a riot of festive attire, craft
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Local artist and lifty brings ski area walls to life on the mountain. Article and photos by T Ghezzi A self-proclaimed mountain girl, Olivia Walker is much more than a Silver Mountain Resort lift operator, or “lifty.” Her talent as an artist has recently brightened and brought life to the Mountain House lodge at the
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Cover photo courtesy of 49 Degrees North Eastern Washington’s largest ski area with 7 lifts and 2,325 acres of terrain near Chewelah, Wash. Lifts: 7 Vertical: 1,851 Acres: 2,325 Summits: 2 Number of Runs: 90 Nordic Center: Included with day ticket or pass Operating Schedule: 7 days a week by Dec. 13 through mid-April (as
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