Snow Sports

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Slopestyles: The Art of Skis

Skis assist people who want to move efficiently, and often rapidly, in alpine terrain. And just as humans have injected charisma and flare into their ...
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On the Board Again: When Tragedy Strikes, Keep Riding

By Dig Chrismer There’s a good chance if you spend any time in the village at Schweitzer you’ll run into Mark and Colleen White. These ...
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Whitefish, Montana, Winter Wonderland

Come January, winter stoke is soaring—but so is the treacherousness of mountain passes and the increase of carbon footprints as winter sports enthusiasts chase fun-hog ...
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25 Winter Adventures

Northwest winters are breathtakingly beautiful, but they can also be long and cold and induce longings for hibernation. Here’s an inspiring list of adventures to ...
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All the Season Passes: Ski Family Profile

Not one, not two, but three season ski passes belong to Kim Lukes, 64, which is why she skis 70-90 days a season, along with ...
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January is Learn To Ski Month

Riding the chairlift for the first time as an adult arouses feelings of excitement and dread, kind of like the first day of middle school. ...
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10 Inland Northwest Resort Events for 2020

For the Inland Northwest, January and February are the crème de la crème of winter, for both conditions and quality on-mountain events. Don’t miss these ...
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Take the Spokane Nordic Challenge (March 8)

Long-distance ski even in Mead, Wash. The Spokane Nordic Challenge Loppet on March 8 is more than just a long-distance ski event; it’s a season-long ...
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Mountain Safety – Avalanche Awareness

While there have always been news stories about avalanches, some incidents more sad and deadly than others, this Silver Mountain avalanche is a home heart-break ...
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