By Aaron Theisen Cover photo courtesy of Wheel Sport There’s a new way to ride the slopes this season. SNO-GO ski bikes, also known as ski bikes or snow bikes, mimic the motions of advanced skiers but are easy as riding a bike. SNO-GO ski bikes allow riders of all ages and abilities to experience the […]
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Cover photo courtesy of Marc Schanfarber The Telebration telemark ski weekend is back this year at 49 Degrees North March 15-16 with telemark gear rentals, demos, group and private lessons. Enjoy a community gathering with other free-heel skiers, including an aprés showing of a telemark ski film in the Boomtown Bar on Saturday. Whether you’ve
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Wheel Sport Bicycles Is the Exclusive SNO-GO Rental Center for Silver Mountain Resort and 49 Degrees North Resort Put some WOW in your winter with a new way to ride the slopes this season! SNO-GO ski bikes, also known as ski bikes or snow bikes, mimic the motions of advanced skiers but are easy as riding
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It’s never too late no matter how old you are and there’s no better time than now to learn to ski or snowboard. Two of our writers went out on their own paths this season in pursuit of doing just that, and, in the process, gained insight and experience into the cult of snow-sliding fanatics.
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What does it take to become a ski patroller? Cover photo courtesy Bri Loveall Laughter echoed in the conference room as ski patrol candidates trickled in, scribbling names on tags and finding seats while swapping stories. At half past five, Brian Perry, a member of the Lookout Pass ski patrol, stood at the front of
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Kids can learn faster from instructors and moms and dads get some free time! Cover photo courtesy Bri Loveall I’ve got to be honest: I’ve been dreading teaching my kids to ski. I never seem to make it to a ski swap in time to secure good deals on gear, and, with three kids at
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Cover photo courtesy of 49 Degrees North 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 5th graders and with these affordable, all-inclusive learn-to-ski or snowboard programs. EZ Ski
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Cover photo courtesy of Serena McPherson As a toddler, Zane Larson didn’t really have a choice when he clicked into his first set of skis. He grew up at Winter Park Resort in Colorado, where his mom worked as a ski instructor and his dad and uncle were ski patrollers. “By the time I was
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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association The EZ Ski or Ride 1-2-3 programs makes learning to ski or snowboard for the very first time affordable and easy for kids and parents. All four Ski the NW Rockies association resorts offer a three-visit package to first-timers at an incredible price ($175 and up) that includes
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These bits of advice from an experienced instructor will help kids and parents build their skills together this winter. Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association I have taught skiing and snowboarding for over a decade now. Writing that makes me feel a bit old considering I didn’t start teaching until my 30s. Over those
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