Skiing/Snowboarding

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5 Ways For Kids To Play In the Snow

Ideas for outdoor winter fun in the snow -- get kids accustomed to having fun in cold, wet conditions prepares them for learning to ski/snowboard ...
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COVID Safety Tips: 7 P’s For the Ski Mountain

Ways to be safe and responsible on the mountain during the age of COVID, based on CDC and regional mountains’ COVID-19 policies and safety protocols.
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Little Ripper: Libby Collins at Silver Mountain

Skier – Age: 12 Home mountain: Silver Mountain; also trains at Mt. Spokane and Mt. Hood (Oregon). Favorite runs at Silver: Tall Paul, SOB, the race ...
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Little Ripper: Kendal Brumet at Lookout Pass

Skier – Age: 11 Home mountain: Lookout Pass; dual-pass holder this season at Lookout and Silver Mountain. Favorite runs at Lookout: Montana Face, Lucky Friday. ...
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Little Ripper: Landon McCaffree at Mt. Spokane

From toddler skier to pre-teen, a young skier from Mt. Spokane, and son of a ski patroller, shares why he loves to ski.
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Little Rippers of the Inland NW

Every time I’m on the mountain, witnessing the next generation of skiers and snowboarders tearing it up, I feel hopeful and excited for the future. ...
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Little Ripper: Oliver Peck at 49 Degrees North

Skier – Age: 5 Home mountain: 49Ëš North. Favorite run: Hobbit Forest Learned to ski at age 1.5: Parent-taught. First day on skis at 1½ years ...
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Family skiing down Mount spokane.

6 Tips for Budget-Friendly Skiing

Living in the Inland Northwest, we are fortunate that skiing and snowboarding are still affordable family activities. Our local resorts offer plenty of deals, and ...
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Family Winter Sports Guide 2020

By Amy McCaffree & Derrick Knowles This winter may present more challenges than normal for getting your little ones out on the slopes, but at ...
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