Skiing/Snowboarding

Photo courtesy of Amy S. McCaffree.

Stay Warm, Go Slow, Save Money: Tips for Family Fun on the Mountain

Getting the whole family out on the slopes in the clean, cold mountain air is well worth the effort. These tips, pulled together and passed ...
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Photo: Shallan Knowles

Learn to Ski: Local Lessons for Kids

49° North Multi-Week: Explorer, ages 5-6, and Adventurer, ages 7-13; group lessons for four consecutive Saturdays or Sunday. Little Nugget Signature private lesson: ages 2-6. ...
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Photo courtesy of Desi Mowry.

Little Ripper: Breckon Mowry, Snowboarder & Lookout Pass Local

“I love going fast!” says 11-year-old Breckon Mowry, who will begin his 5th season of snowboarding this year. His parents, Cade and Desi, are both ...
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Photo courtesy of the Busby family.

Ski Family Profile: The Busby Dozen

If you ever wondered what it would be like to take your whole family skiing, meet Stan and Kristina Busby who taught all of their ...
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Photo by Shallan Knowles.

First Time on the Slopes

Over the past decade of skiing, I’ve noticed my attention being drawn to the poof balls of puffy jackets, oversized helmets, and comically-tiny gear that ...
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Photo by Brad Thiessen.

Mobilizing the i-Generation

In an era where we’re segmented into narrow age groups, the Mt. Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park is countercultural. On a typical Saturday, the trails buzz ...
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Photo courtesy of Warren Miller Entertainment.

Stoked for Snow

Ski & Snowboard Film Lineup   Yes, it’s already time to get stoked about ski films. Just as the arrival of cooler temps marks the ...
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Photo by Jon Jonckers.

Backcountry Fundamentals

Getting Ready for Another Epic Season Dreams of 10,000 foot days still haunt me, even though I’ve been more likely to bonk or cramp up ...
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Ski & Snowboard Season Kickoff Events

Pray for Snow Parties Nov. 5: REI Spokane is hosting a Pray for Snow party again this year from 5-8 p.m. Wear your best retro ...
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