Snow Sports

weather graphic of La Nina snow predictions for winter 2021-22 courtesy of SnowBrains.com

La Niña Hints of Good Winter for Pacific Northwest

A breakdown of official prediction options, from NOAA to Snowbrains.com, for Winter 2021-22 to help you plan your ski days and trips.

Adam Gebauer December 15, 2021

Kid ski lessons at Mt Spokane. // Photo courtesy of Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park.

Youth Ski/Snowboard Lessons: 3 Regional Programs

Three ski and snowboard lesson programs for children and teens offered by Ski the NW Rockies Association affiliated mountains.

Out There Outdoors December 12, 2021

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.

Derrick Knowles December 11, 2021

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.

Derrick Knowles December 9, 2021

Photo of a man cross-country skiing with mountain peak in background.

Trailhead News: Sno-Park Permits, Library Snowshoes, & More

Inland NW trail and conservation news for Nov.-Dec. 2021, including Sno-Park Permits, trail improvement updates, and Library Snowshoes.

Holly Weiler November 29, 2021

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.

Out There Outdoors November 21, 2021

Spokane Nordic ski team racers practicing at Mount Spokane State Park Nordic Trails.

New Nordic Ski Opportunities in Spokane

Spokane Nordic Ski Association has a new team coach and is offering new program opportunities for winter 2021-22.

Out There Outdoors November 18, 2021

View looking down a ramp to a dock on a lake.

Adventure In McCall: Central Idaho’s Epic Mountain Town

The mountain town of McCall is an outdoor recreation & adventure destination located less in central Idaho, between Coeur d'Alene and Boise.

S. Michal Bennett September 28, 2021

Artistic rendering of the new Humbird hotel, as viewed from Lakeview parking lot, with snowy ski runs in the background.

New Schweitzer Hotel to Open for 2021/22 Ski Season

Since breaking ground in the spring of 2019, Schweitzer Mountain Resort has been working to complete a new hotel project in the village. The 66,580 ...

Out There Outdoors March 29, 2021