Ski or snowboard in two states at the region’s powder place just off I-90 on the Idaho-Montana state line. Cover photo courtesy of Lookout Pass Lifts: 5 (2 quads, 2 triples, 1 double) Vertical: 1,650 Skiable acres: 1,023 Number of runs: 59 Terrain parks: 3 Annual snowfall: 450 inches Operating schedule: With 100% natural snow, Lookout opens as soon as […]
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By Jean Arthur Cover photo courtesy of Big Sky Resort From 11,166 feet above sea level, the view of several mountain ranges will include a new-this-winter glassy spectacle below snow boots of one of North America’s most challenging double black diamond runs, so steep it seems like a Montana mountain-man tale. Thanks to Big Sky
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By Ammi Midstokke Cover photo courtesy of Ammi Midstokke I recently picked up Henry David Thoreau’s classic naturalist philosophy book, “Walden.” I suspect that most outdoors folks, knowing the transcendentalism of Thoreau is basically a rite of passage for any serious claimant of nature loving or minimalism, at least pretend to have read it. I
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Not every winter day in the Inland Northwest is a snow day. In those in-between stretches—when the valleys are bare but the mountains are white—lower-elevation trails close to town can be the perfect fit: less driving, fewer variables, and easy to fit in a hike while it’s still light out. Here are several reliable, close-to-town
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Uncrowded and Untamed, Republic-Area Snowmobile Trails Showcase Washington’s Wild Side Republic sits in that sweet spot for Inland Northwest snowmobiling: far enough from the I-90 corridor crowds to feel like you’ve escaped, but close enough to make a long weekend realistic out of Spokane and North Idaho. In winter, the mountains in and surrounding Ferry
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Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain Resort If you’re a parent looking for a winter getaway that mixes snow and splash, a trip to Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg, Idaho, offers plenty of options for both skiers and non-skiers. Silver’s combination of skiing, tubing, and on-site lodging—with access to Silver Rapids, Idaho’s largest indoor water
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Cover photo courtesy of Methow Cycle and Sport By Justin Short Riverside State Park offers some excellent terrain when it’s time to roll the fatties, so I haven’t been in the habit of driving anywhere when there’s snow in town, but I figured it was time to give the (Almost) Annual Methow Fatbike Festival in
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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
Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News By Holly Weiler Cover photo courtesy of Lara Gricar Outdoor Reminders Free Outdoor-themed Entertainment Fundraisers, Contests and Events Stewardship, Conservation, and Volunteer Opportunities
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