By Lisa Laughlin Cover photo courtesy of Susan McBurney As the closing day of ski season at Mount Bachelor neared in May of 2024, ski friends Rebecca Hurlen Patano and Susan McBurney booked their rooms for Ski Portillo, an iconic resort in Chile. The goal: get on skis during summer and experience legendary terrain in […]
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Mixed predictions for the winter 2023/2024 season I started counting down the days to the start of the season back in June, like right after the solstice. What few friends I have got real tired real quick of hearing me say “One day closer to ski season.” But what else is there to do around
What powder, carving, and rock skis might say, if they could talk, about winter 2021-22 season in the Northwest.
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Understanding ski mountain etiquette can be hard for rookies, which is why Ski Bum Brad Northrup offers 3 basic guidelines and advice for new skiers.
Ski Bum Advice: 3 Rules for New Skiers Read More »
Ski Bum Advice for the COVID-era and the benefits of social-distancing and masking protocols for the ski mountain.
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The Ski Idaho association’s 5th/6th Grade Passport program provides free lift tickets at Schweitzer, Silver Mountain, Lookout Pass, and other Idaho ski areas.
Ski Idaho: Youth Passport & Programs Read More »
Every time I’m on the mountain, witnessing the next generation of skiers and snowboarders tearing it up, I feel hopeful and excited for the future. These kids—thanks to their parents, instructors, and coaches—are daring, brave, and strong, from the bunny hill toddler snowplowing S-turns to the pre-teen blazing down a black diamond. Here are four
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By William Dexter Some people enjoy a day on the mountain by skiing miles and miles of corduroy. Others love deep, endless powder days, and many just like being in the mountains with family and friends. For myself, skiing is crushing levels of g-forces, suits tighter than a second skin, ice, and obscenely skinny skis.
Why Ski Racing Thrills Athletes and Fans Read More »
The Wenatchee Valley, in central Washington, is the perfect shoulder season destination, with opportunities for spring skiing, hiking and trail running, rock climbing, kayaking and river sports, and mountain biking.
Wenatchee Valley: Shoulder Season Heaven Read More »
