Ski Bum Advice: Friends in Snow Places
Brad Northrup’s latest Ski Bum Advice offers a ski mountain twist to a Garth Brook’s song, honoring unique culture of ski friends.
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Inland NW Winter Weather Predictions
Triple Dip La Niña? Overview of expectations and expert predictions for the Inland Northwest’s winter weather, 2022-23.
What’s New At Ski NW Rockies: Winter 2022-23
Learn about what’s new at Ski NW Rockies mountain resorts, including deals, upgrades, expansions, and upcoming events.
New Terrain and Lift added at Lookout Pass
A ONE-OF-A-KIND SETTING GETS BIGGER Located atop the crest of the Bitterroot Range, straddling the state line between Idaho and Montana, Lookout Pass averages 400 inches of snow per year. There’s a good chance that number will increase as the ski area expands into the higher terrain of Eagle Peak this winter. That expansion, off …
Ski bum Advice: If Skis Could Talk
What powder, carving, and rock skis might say, if they could talk, about winter 2021-22 season in the Northwest.
How To Talk Like a Shredder
Learn new school ski and snowboard lingo, ski terrain terms, and other words and phrases commonly heard on the mountain.
Switching Between Skis & Snowboard
How easy is it to switch from skis to snowboard? Or how about a snowboarder on skis for the first time? May be harder than you think.
Ski Bum Advice ~ Poem: The Night Before Skiing
Seasonal parody poem by OTO’s official ski bum Brad Northrup — a former ski racer, coach, and ski industry professional.