The allure of books from the 70s and 80s that cover a range of skiing topics — from ski racing, ski maintenance, and ski technique — is the historic glimpse they offer into ski culture from another era.
Hand-Me-Down Ski Books Read More »
Echo Valley Ski Hill (3,000′ elevation) near Lake Chelan is one of the few remaining small ski areas still operating in Washington State.
Soul of Skiing: Community Ski Hills Read More »
Vintage skis can prove almost as fast as modern equipment. Writer Holly Weiler shares how she rejuvenated old Nordic wooden skis and used them to win a cross-country ski race.
Mountain Artifacts: Wooden Nordic Skis Read More »
Equip yourself to make good decisions in the backcountry. Here are 3 ways to learn skills when you can’t get into a avy skills class.
3 Ways to Learn Backcountry Safety Read More »
Rippin Chix ski camps for women help intermediate-level skiers understand how to improve their skills and teaches advanced techniques.
Rippin Chix Women’s Ski Camp Read More »
Overview of the latest news and happenings at Ski the NW Rockies Association resorts: Mt. Spokane, Lookout Pass, Silver Mountain, and 49 Degrees North.
What’s Happening at Your Local Ski Hill Read More »
Learn about new requirements for backcountry “uphill” skiers at Mt. Spokane, including new parking permit and Uphill Skier Winter Season Pass requirements.
Uphill Skiers: Mt. Spokane’s New Rules Read More »
Ski Bum Advice for the COVID-era and the benefits of social-distancing and masking protocols for the ski mountain.
Benefits of Socially-Distanced Skiing Read More »
Bradley Bleck writes about his first set of skis, Gresvig Jets — wooden vintage skis. Back then, longer skis were better skis, even when they weren’t.
Vintage Skis: Gresvig Jet Read More »
