Is ski racing a good fit for your child? If they already have basic ski skills and can get their skis off and on, ride the lift, and go to the bathroom by themselves and show an interest in taking their skiing to the next level by learning new skills, it just might be. Kids …
Expert advice from Mt. Spokane Ski School Director and ski instructor Katrin Pardue–what to wear (and not wear) to stay warm, what to eat, and how to prepare kids for cold weather recreation.
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 next season.
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.
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 course. Learned to ski at age 2: “I was taught by my mom and dad, which helped me to become the skier I am today. By the time I was …
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. Learned to ski at age 2: Parents and one year of ski school. Loves skiing because: “I’m adventurous and I love going fast down hills.” Ski Buddies: Mom and Dad …
Age: 10 Home mountain: Mt. Spokane; dual season passholder at Schweitzer and Mt. Spokane, 2018-2020. Favorite runs at Mt. Spokane: Jump Hill, Big 200, Gates Park, Smuggler’s Notch. Learned to ski at age 2: Parent-taught, no ski school. Loves skiing because: “It’s fun to get out onto the mountain. I like the thrill and adrenaline …
Skier – Age: 5 Home mountain: 49˚ North. Favorite run: Hobbit Forest Learned to ski at age 1.5: Parent-taught. First day on skis at 1½ years old; first ski full season at age 2, going 1-2 times a week throughout the season. “We don’t have our kids in lessons [yet], because we both have a deep …
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 your family doesn’t need to look like you just stepped out of a Patagonia catalog to keep dry and have a day of fun sliding in the snow together. While …
By Amy McCaffree & Derrick Knowles This winter may present more challenges than normal for getting your little ones out on the slopes, but at the same time, it may be the most important winter season ever for you and your family to spend time outdoors together. Out There Outdoors’ annual Family Winter Sports Guide …
