Sponsored by the Ski the NW Rockies Association Resorts With COVID-19 thrown into the mix of what could be one of the snowiest and coldest winters in years, local resorts are stepping up to create a safe, fun, and convenient ski and snowboard experience like never before. Here’s a glimpse into what you can expect […]
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On Jan. 7, 2020, Annie and Abbey rode the gondola to the summit of Silver Mountain Resort—their steady brown eyes conveyed the seriousness of their search and rescue mission. Each wore a ski patrol harness, red with a white cross, matching the jacket worn by dog handler Jeff Thompson, a ski patroller from Schweitzer Mountain
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While there have always been news stories about avalanches, some incidents more sad and deadly than others, this Silver Mountain avalanche is a home heart-break story. Mountains will still be our happy place, and powder days will still bring us joy. But now we do so with the knowledge of this cautionary chapter in our regional history. We would be remiss to not learn lessons from our sorrow.
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News Release from Silver Mountain Resort (KELLOGG, ID) – On Tuesday morning at approximately 11:00 a.m. there was an avalanche in the Chair Four basin on a run called 16-to-1. Medical personnel/ski patrol and volunteers responded immediately and started search and rescue efforts. A total of seven people were caught in the avalanche. Four skiers
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5 Local Skiers & Snowboarders Share What It Means to Shred From the point of view of this very out-of-practice skier, shredding is a term that applies to a certain niche of slope-destroying, fear-defying rebels ready to tackle any mountain with a casual smirk and a toss of their wind-strewn hair. I posed the question
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For Terry Gosline, Terrain Park Manager at Silver Mountain Resort, every day on the job is like building a sand castle that’s meant to be stomped on. Between both the main terrain park under Chair 2 and the Noah’s progression park on the front-side of the mountain, Gosline and his ten-person crew put out upwards
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Chris & Beccie White, Mt. Spokane There are ski families, and then there are Ski Families. And one of the most hardcore ones in Spokane are Chris and Beccie White and their two teenage kids. Neither Chris, originally from Seattle, nor Beccie, from Colville, grew up as skiers. “I started skiing late—probably not until I
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A three-day celebration of two-wheel off-road fun! With events for every rider type including a night ride, ladies day, kids races, downhill race, super-d (top to bottom) race, best trick, minibike downhill, minibike keg slalom, bunny hop contest, and outdoor movies! If you want to just do your own thing, that’s great too, we keep
Beer lovers unite at the top of Silver Mountain for Brewsfest 2019. With 360-degree views of the bitterroot mountains and cool temperatures to beat the summer heat, the Brewsfest venue is the ideal location for an afternoon of beer-tasting in the mountains. Enjoy the craft offerings of 22 breweries and 4 cideries from the budding
