Cross-Country Ski Beginner Guide for Families
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.
ski lessons
Ski & Snowboard Lessons at Inland NW Resorts
Choose a lesson program that fits your family’s budget and availability. Lots of options available ski mountains in the northwest Rockies.
Youth Ski/Snowboard Lessons: 3 Regional Programs
Three ski and snowboard lesson programs for children and teens offered by Ski the NW Rockies Association affiliated mountains.
New Nordic Ski Opportunities in Spokane
Spokane Nordic Ski Association has a new team coach and is offering new program opportunities for winter 2021-22.
Rippin Chix Women’s Ski Camp
Rippin Chix ski camps for women help intermediate-level skiers understand how to improve their skills and teaches advanced techniques.
Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month
In January, the ski industry’s Learn to Ski/Ride Month offers EZ Ski or Ride 1-2-3 programs at ski resorts, which makes skiing and snowboarding more affordable.
Tips for Keeping Kids Warm Outside
Expert advice from Mt. Spokane Ski School Director and ski instructor Katrin Pardue–what to wear (and not wear) to stay warm, what to eat, and how to prepare kids for cold weather recreation.
Advice for Teaching Your Kids to Ski
Demand this year for kids’ ski and snowboard lessons will likely be high, and many programs for younger kids who need more supervision might not be available. That doesn’t mean you should abandon your plans for skiing with your child this season, but you may consider spending more time teaching them yourself. Nate Peck, a …
Ski Lessons for Grandma
By Tabitha Gregory I am learning to downhill ski in my sixth decade of life. Over the years, I’ve made a number of failed attempts to learn. Once on Japan’s icy slopes, thrice on Alyeska Resort’s torturously steep runs, and finally in the ungroomed backcountry of Thompson Pass, Alaska. Those experiences scared me out of …