Skiing/Snowboarding

Brighton Turcotte at Silver Mountain. // Photo courtesy of Mike Turcotte.

Little Ripper at Silver Mountain: Brighton Turcotte

Meet Little Ripper Brighton Turcotte who both skis and snowboards at Silver Mountain Resort, along with his parents, who work for the resort.
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Jaxson Hamm at Mt Spokane. // Photo courtesy of Mike Hamm.

Little Ripper at Mt. Spokane: Jaxson Hamm

Meet 6-year-old snowboarder Jaxson Hamm from Mt. Spokane. This little ripper can shred anywhere and keep up with any one.
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Penelope (left) and Olivia White at Lookout Pass.

Lookout Pass Little Rippers: Penelope & Olivia White

Meet twin sisters, Penelope Picabo & Olivia Lokkee White, who ski and race at Lookout Pass, and have great advice for other children.
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Winter Sneva skiing at 49 Degrees North.

Little Ripper at 49 Degrees North: Winter Sneva

Meet Winter Sneva, a young skier from 49 Degrees North. She uses special skis made by Sneva MFG, the family business based in Spokane, Wash.
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Photo collages of young skiers and snowboarders.

Meet Little Rippers Of the Inland NW – 2021

Next gen skiers and snowboarders keep the sport alive. Meet five little rippers who tear it up at Inland Northwest mountains.
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Summit of Mt. Spokane, with Vista House to the left.

Ski NW Rockies: What’s New At Local Mountains

Ski the NW Rockies affiliated mountains made big updates and improvements for Winter 2021-22. Here are 16 changes to look for when you visit.
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Outline of photo of kid in ski gear with information bubbles naming and explaining each essential gear item.

9 Alpine Gear Essentials for Kids

What essential alpine gear for kids is needed for skiing/snowboarding and dressing little shredders for a day in the mountains.
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Family of skiers at Lookout Pass.

Beginner Terrain Guide: Ski & Snowboard in the NW Rockies

Recommended runs at each of the Ski the NW Rockies mountains for beginner skiers/snowboarders--including Mt. Spokane, Lookout, Silver, and 49.
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Inland NW Local Holiday Gift Guide – 2021

Gift guide for featuring locally-made products as well as other items made far away but available at Inland Northwest-based small businesses.
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