winter sports gear Archives

Gear Review: Picture Aeron Ski Jacket

Gear Reviews, Gear Room / By Shallan Knowles

Picture Organic Clothing’s Aeron ski jacket is a waterproof, full-stretch, breathable shell that allows you to adapt to changing weather conditions.

Northside Winter Boots for Kids & Adults

Gear Reviews, Gear Room / By Derrick Knowles

Northside (based in Marysville, Wash.) sells affordable recreational footwear that’s perfect for casual outdoor enthusiasts. We tested boots in cold, slushy early-winter Spokane conditions.

Gearing Up On A Budget For Winter Sports

Get Out There, Skiing/Snowboarding / By Amy McCaffree

Spokane-area small businesses — Rambleraven Gear Trader, Sports Creel, and Play It Again Sports — sell used gear for alpine winter sports.