Ski Families Archives

Guide to Ski & Snowboard Lessons: Inland NW

Guide to lesson and learn-to-ski options for Winter 2022-23 at the four Ski the NW Rockies resorts, located in north Idaho and near Spokane.

Participating in alpine winter sports can seem out-of-reach expensive, Learn 10 thrifty tips to ski or snowboard more and spend less money.

Families with young children can plan a first-time cross-country ski outing using these 4 easy steps, including gear rentals and where to go.

Cindy Dilg and her son Levi wanted a winter sport they could do together, so they enrolled in the EZ 1-2-3 package at their local mountain.

Three ski and snowboard lesson programs for children and teens offered by Ski the NW Rockies Association affiliated mountains.

Meet Little Ripper Brighton Turcotte who both skis and snowboards at Silver Mountain Resort, along with his parents, who work for the resort.

Meet 6-year-old snowboarder Jaxson Hamm from Mt. Spokane. This little ripper can shred anywhere and keep up with any one.

Meet twin sisters, Penelope Picabo & Olivia Lokkee White, who ski and race at Lookout Pass, and have great advice for other children.

Meet Winter Sneva, a young skier from 49 Degrees North. She uses special skis made by Sneva MFG, the family business based in Spokane, Wash.