Living in the Inland Northwest, we are fortunate that skiing and snowboarding are still affordable family activities. Our local resorts offer plenty of deals, and your family doesn’t need to look like you just stepped out of a Patagonia catalog to keep dry and have a day of fun sliding in the snow together. While […]
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Gearing up for a season of skiing or snowboarding doesn’t have to drain your wallet. From ski swaps to used gear shops, season lease programs, and rentals, there are plenty of options around the Inland Northwest to get the gear you need on a budget. Ski and Outdoor Gear Swaps: One of the best ways
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Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles Tips to Source Gear and Stay Warm on the Slopes You don’t have to take out a second mortgage to get kids prepared with the right skiing or snowboarding gear. Here are some tips on what you need to stay warm and dry and how you can find many apparel
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Photos by Ashley Voykin courtesy of RED Mountain Just 8 miles across the US/Canada border is an exciting weekend fast approaching. The “Between The Peaks” Music Festival at RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, British Columbia, is set to deliver an unforgettable weekend of music and outdoor adventure. Taking place Sept. 13 and 14, this festival
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This post is sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies You can get the whole family up on the mountain skiing or snowboarding with all of the gear you need and still stick to a budget. One of the most well-worth-it benefits will be more time outdoors together. Here are some tips to get geared up
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There are many ways to get your family up on the mountain skiing or snowboarding in style without breaking the bank. Here are some tips to get the equipment and apparel you need on a budget. Staying Warm & Dry with the Right Clothing A mix of layers that keep kids warm and dry while
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By Amy Silbernagel McvCaffree and Erika Prins WHETHER IT IS TO A SNOWY or sunny destination, for a week or just a weekend, February is a good month for getting away from the norm. There are two holidays—Valentine’s Day and the extended President’s Day weekend—and spring is just around the corner. Plus, this is a
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Here comes a time for many skiers, who have reached a certain point in their skiing abilities and experiences, when they yearn to expand the skiing experience. Maybe you’re tired of battling crowds, paying for lift tickets, the repetition of familiar runs, and skiing tracked-out snow. Maybe you’re searching for some solitude, a better workout,
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… is being considered by the State Parks Commission. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a proposal to expand alpine skiing at Mount Spokane State Park at its regular meeting next week in Spokane. The regular meeting will begin with public comment on various options at Mount Spokane, from 7 to 9
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By the time YouTube was born, Sandpoint-based “Ski Flakes” had been broadcasting its steep, deep, and irreverent take on mountain life to the Inland Northwest for more than a decade. By Barry Campbell Cover photo courtesy of Terry Cooper As the saying goes, it pays to be in the right place at the right time.
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