Skiing/Snowboarding
What’s Happening at Your Local Ski Hill
Overview of the latest news and happenings at Ski the NW Rockies Association resorts: Mt. Spokane, Lookout Pass, Silver Mountain, and 49 Degrees North.
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Uphill Skiers: Mt. Spokane’s New Rules
Learn about new requirements for backcountry "uphill" skiers at Mt. Spokane, including new parking permit and Uphill Skier Winter Season Pass requirements.
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Crowding Closures at Mount Spokane State Park
Due to crowding, Mount Spokane State Park will close to new arrivals once parking lots are full near Nordic, snowmobile, snowshoe, and fat-biking trails.
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Silver Avalanche Memorial: Jan. 7, 2021
For the one-year anniversary of the avalanche at Silver Mountain Resort in North Idaho, the resort will host a memorial event to honor the three ...
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Benefits of Socially-Distanced Skiing
Ski Bum Advice for the COVID-era and the benefits of social-distancing and masking protocols for the ski mountain.
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Vintage Skis: Gresvig Jet
Bradley Bleck writes about his first set of skis, Gresvig Jets -- wooden vintage skis. Back then, longer skis were better skis, even when they ...
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Ski Idaho: Youth Passport & Programs
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.
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Local Youth Ski Racing Programs
Is ski racing a good fit for your child? If they already have basic ski skills and can get their skis off and on, ride ...
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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 ...
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