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Little Rippers of the Inland NW

Amy McCaffree — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 22:39:10 +0000

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 local rippers, ages 12 and younger, to look for this season at their local Ski the NW Rockies association affiliated ski resorts. (Personal disclosure: One is my son.)

Oliver (Ollie) Peck: age 5, skier at 49˚ North

Oliver Peck showing his wedge stance. // Photo: Nate Peck

Landon McCaffree: age 10, skier at Mt. Spokane

Landon McCaffree sending it. // Photo: Judd McCaffree

Kendal Brumet: age 11, skier at Lookout Pass

Kendal Brumet racing at Lookout Pass. // Photo: Matt Sawyer

Libby Collins: age 12, skier at Silver Mountain

Libby Collins racing at Silver Mountain. // Photo courtesy Jessica Crosten.

Family Winter Sports Guide sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies association.

Amy McCaffree has been a freelance writer for Out There since 2006, and is Out There Kids columnist and special section editor. She started skiing in 9th grade, taking lessons with her junior high Ski Club at Ski Acres at Snoqualmie Pass in the Cascade Mountains. Since winter 2003-04, she has been a season pass skier at Mt. Spokane.

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Lake Whatcom Triathlon

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Enjoy the picturesque course in this challenging but fun multisport weekend featuring Olympic and sprint-distance triathlons, aquabike, and kids splash ‘n dash! All ages and levels welcome, and registration includes participation in guided course previews and weekly training groups leading up to the main event. After the race, stick around for homemade tamales and a post-race party packed with prizes and awards.

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Global Kidical Massive

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Global Kidical Massive Kendall Yards

Just like the regular Kidical Mass, a fun, safe bike ride especially for kids, but on this special day Spokane joins thousands of kids all over the planet for a worldwide “Kidical Mass” bike ride. This fun family friendly afternoon bike ride of about 3 miles heads out from Spark Central through Kendall Yards and back on the Centennial Trail. Meet at Spark Central in Kendall Yards. For more details visit: www.summerparkways.com & www.facebook.com/summerparkways

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Summer Parkways

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:00:00 +0000

Summer Parkways

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Manito/Comstock neighborhoods, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Summer Parkways is turning 10 this year! Join friends, family and neighbors for fitness and fun at this annual summer solstice community event, Spokane’s biggest block party, for this our 10th anniversary. Streets are closed to motorized vehicles and opened up to bikes, pedestrians, runners, skaters, and other human-powered recreation. Activities, Parkways Passport hunt plus booths in Manito and Comstock Parks and along the designated 4 mile car-free route through the picturesque tree-lined streets of Manito and Comstock neighborhoods. Join the fun on the longest day of the year! For more information visit: www.summerparkways.com & www.facebook.com/summerparkways

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Evel Slaps A Child

Out There Venture — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:10:24 +0000

With the passing of the great Evel Knievel I thought folks might dig this excerpt from his excellent 1974 LP. This sequence is part of ‘Evel Talks with Kids.” Apparently he’s trying explain how painful it is to crash on his bike.
Evel Kneivel slaps a child
Click the link above to hear. (3mg)

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