Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Gearing up for a season of skiing or snowboarding can be affordable, especially if you know where to look. By mid-winter, with ski swaps behind us, your best bet for finding deals on all the equipment and outerwear necessary to get out in the mountains with your family is […]
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By Amy McCaffree Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain Sunny spring conditions and frequent March and April storms often deliver some of the best days of the season, so don’t put your gear in storage just yet. End your season in celebratory fashion with a fun spring event or two and plenty of good mountain vibes. Find details and operation schedule updates online. 49° North Mountain Resort (Chewelah, Wash.) Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard
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This season’s local-shop picks By Brad Naccarato The first snowflakes of the 2025-26 season have already started accumulating at area resorts. Stoke is high, and the general feeling is that this could be another stellar year in the mountains. If you’ve made the decision to finally upgrade your ride or style, local shops stock some
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Cover photo courtesy of Solnix For Ben and Kacey Deakins, owners of Solnix, running a local gear shop is just a way to tap into what they really love: the passionate outdoors community of Spokane. Have just one conversation with either of them, as we did one morning this fall, and you can sense their
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Cover photo courtesy of Mt Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park Ski the NW Rockies programs make family skiing more affordable. These programs sponsored by Ski the NW Rockies resorts in Washington and Idaho will change the way your family thinks about winter. Spend time outdoors together and save money with free skiing or snowboarding for
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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By Brad Northrup I know, I know, some of you might think it’s a bit early to get all excited about the upcoming ski and snowboard season. If you are in that camp, I might suggest taking a peek at indoor pickleball leagues or joining a knitting club this winter. No offense to knitting clubs—I
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This winter, ski where the snow comes first. Ski Lookout gets more than 450 inches of annual snowfall, has easy access just off of I-90 and affordable lift tickets for the whole family. Ski Lookout Pass is your destination for skiing real natural snow all season long. More Terrain for Less With 1,023 skiable acres,
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Photos courtesy of the Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Ski Swap Get ready—October 25–26, 2025 marks the return of the Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Ski Swap at the Spokane Fair & Expo Center, a beloved annual tradition now in its 61st year. With more than 24,000 new and used items changing hands last year, shoppers will
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Gear Organizing Solutions Without a functional, organized system for storing your outdoor gear, your gear room or garage can quickly start looking like a hoarder’s storage unit. If this sounds familiar or you struggle to find the things you’re looking for when gearing up or packing for an outdoor adventure, consider these tools for transforming your
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