Skiing/Snowboarding

Owen Cline throwing a method grab at Mt. Spokane's Jingle Rails.

Spokane and North Idaho Ski Resort Terrain Park Guide

Terrain parks have evolved since the early 90’s. They are now at nearly every resort, and some communities even set them up in local parks ...
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Sticks vs. Boards: Conflict and Camaraderie at Spokane and North Idaho Ski Resorts

Skiers vs. snowboarders. One plank vs. two. Sticks vs. boards.  It is a conflict as old as time; well, it’s at least as old as ...
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Fido Pro

Protective and Rescue Gear for Backcountry Dogs As the saying goes, “necessity is the mother of invention.” For Paul Hoskinson, Fido Pro’s founder, this phrase ...
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Ski or Snowboard Lake Louise in the Wild Canadian Rockies

In the December issue of “Out There Outdoors” we ran a B.C. Ski & Winter Travel Guide that highlighted some of the best resorts and ...
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Badass Backcountry: Skiing Oregon’s Wallowas

Jonathon Stahl is an outdoor enthusiast in all the best ways—always positive, always kind, and always stoked. One of his favorite trips as assistant director ...
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Photo of the main street in Wallace, Idaho.

Wallace, Idaho: Makings of a Ski Town

A wave of new businesses have taken root in historic Wallace, Idaho, in recent years. From brewpubs and unique lodging to craft eateries and a ...
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Backcountry Film Festival Returns to Spokane Jan 31

You know how watch someone do something extraordinary in a beautiful wild place and think, Wow! Indulge in an evening of backcountry “wow” with a ...
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Gear, Lessons, and Permits to Cross-Country Ski in Spokane and North Idaho

Gear Rentals: Fitness Fanatics (rent in store or on site at Mt. Spokane’s Selkirk Lodge); Mountain Gear; REI Spokane; 49 Degrees North Nordic Center; Vertical ...
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The Nordic Trail System on Mount Spokane is one of the best in the Northwest. Photo courtesy of Spokane Nordic Ski Association

Upcoming 2019 Nordic Skiing Events

Winterfest at Mt. Spokane Nordic Ski Park (Selkirk Lodge), Jan. 13: Open to everybody. Includes free lunch along with 45-minute adult backcountry ski lessons, a ...
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