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Photo courtesy of Amy S. McCaffree.

Stay Warm, Go Slow, Save Money: Tips for Family Fun on the Mountain

Getting the whole family out on the slopes in the clean, cold mountain air is well worth the effort. These tips, pulled together and passed ...
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Photo: Shallan Knowles

Learn to Ski: Local Lessons for Kids

49° North Multi-Week: Explorer, ages 5-6, and Adventurer, ages 7-13; group lessons for four consecutive Saturdays or Sunday. Little Nugget Signature private lesson: ages 2-6. ...
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Photo courtesy of Desi Mowry.

Little Ripper: Breckon Mowry, Snowboarder & Lookout Pass Local

“I love going fast!” says 11-year-old Breckon Mowry, who will begin his 5th season of snowboarding this year. His parents, Cade and Desi, are both ...
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Photo courtesy of Aaron Theisen.

5 Montana Larch Hikes

Come autumn, western larch is the star of the show for Inland Northwest hikes. And while larch gets most of the attention, the tree’s beauty ...
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Photo courtesy of the Busby family.

Ski Family Profile: The Busby Dozen

If you ever wondered what it would be like to take your whole family skiing, meet Stan and Kristina Busby who taught all of their ...
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Friends of the Bluff presents BLUFF Talks (Nov. 16, 2017)

Up for a good story? How about six? On Nov. 16, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. at The Lincoln Center (1316 N. Lincoln, Spokane), Friends of ...
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Photo by Shallan Knowles.

First Time on the Slopes

Over the past decade of skiing, I’ve noticed my attention being drawn to the poof balls of puffy jackets, oversized helmets, and comically-tiny gear that ...
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Photo of the Enchantments in autumn by Summer Hess.

Out There’s Fall Hike Favorites

The cooler weather that signals the beginning of fall means perfect conditions for hiking, whether it’s an urban walk, close-to-home hike, or backcountry adventure. As ...
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Photo by Dan Wilson.

Night Riding

Don’t Let the Shorter Days Chase You Off the Trails The equinox has come and gone, and soon Daylight Savings Time will come along and ...
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