While fresh, powdery snow on a crisp, cold morning may seem like the perfect conditions for a ski day, many people look forward to hitting the slopes during the spring when the sunshine is warmer, the snow is softer and the days are longer. March and early April usually bring plenty of powder dumps and […]
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In the past, Loulou’s Ski Shop was the local place to go for all your alpine ski equipment. Founded in 1973 by Loulou Kneubuhler, this little shop provided great service and ski equipment for Spokane and the surrounding area. Loulou’s Ski Shop had the expertise and knowledge to equip and fit every level of skier.
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We’re all trying to get the best bang for our buck, and when you ski or board, that means trying to get some freshies in the days after a storm. We are lucky living in the Inland Northwest with so many resorts all within a short drive. Taking last season out of the mix, each
More Ways to Find Family Fun on the Mountain This Winter Skiing and snowboarding aren’t always for everyone in every family, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun together up on the mountain. Even skiing families sometimes enjoy a change of pace that involves other wintertime activities. From snowshoeing and snow tubing to splashing
Riding season is upon us, including the influx of powder-enticing ski/snowboard movies. As we watch in awe as the pros rip and slash through the scenes, the allure of riding powder in the backcountry becomes ever more present in our own dreams. We think, “Maybe this year I will venture out into the side/backcountry,” to
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Off the record, a handful of ski patrollers I spoke with admit that they’ve noticed an increase in that “funny smell you occasionally notice” on the ski lifts. But none of the patrollers I interviewed could say for certain that marijuana use has increased at their respective ski and snowboard parks this season after recreational
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By Brad Naccarato and Derrick Knowles There really is no way to sugar coat it – it hasn’t exactly been a wonderful ski and snowboard season in the Inland Northwest. Flowers are starting to bloom, bees are buzzing, the sky is blue and the evening sunsets have been stunning. Temperatures have crept north of 50
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Good ole January in the Pacific Northwest. The snow coverage is usually great in the mountains, and the resorts are almost always in full-swing operations. Some might say it’s the perfect time of year to hit the slopes. But is mid-winter really all it’s cracked up to be? Others counter that it has a reputation
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With ski season upon us, there’s the question of what to munch on the slopes. Granola bars, veggie sticks, peanut butter sandwiches, fruit leather – move aside! Here are my top five, easy, healthy and creative solutions for refueling on the go as you’re out there enjoying the Inland Northwest winter wonderland. Better Granola Bars
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