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Spring Season Pass Sales Are On Here’s why now is the best time to lock in next winter on the slopes. 

Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain There are still plenty of ways to make the most of what’s turning out to be a snowy spring season—March powder dumps and soft spring turns, terrain park sessions, pond skims and the laid-back community vibe that defines our regional ski hills. Even better, spring is when next year’s season passes go on sale

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Outdoor Profiles: Chip O’Brien Writer, Guide, & Fly-Fishing Expert at North 40 Outfitters

Cover photo courtesy of Kevin Knight By Ryan Stemkoski A man does not usually walk into a fly shop expecting his life to change. He comes looking for a rod, a reel, a handful of flies, and perhaps a little advice. Sometimes, he comes with curiosity and uncertainty, hoping someone behind the counter can help

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How To Not Go Skiing in Nelson, BC 

Cover photo courtesy of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism What’s more tiring, skiing, or hearing about skiing? Your wife’s been bragging about her Kootenay winter vacations for years … and winter’s here again. She keeps reminding you, “Last year it snowed two feet the week I went to Whitewater Mountain Resort!” Enough already. Next she’ll be

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Spirit Water and Winter Wellness in the Kootenays 

Cover photo courtesy of Ainsworth Hot Springs A trip up to soak in the mineral-rich thermal pools at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort—north of Nelson, BC, along Kootenay Lake—is a routine pilgrimage for many Out There readers, and winter is an exceptionally magical time to visit. Sitting in the main 96-degree pool, wrapped in steam and

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Rediscovering the Lost Apples of the Palouse 

Cover photo courtesy of Bri Loveall Apple sleuths Dave Benscoter and Bret Clifton are on a mission to rediscover long-forgotten apple varieties once grown across the Inland Northwest. Through the Lost Apple Project, the pair has identified hundreds of “lost” heirloom apples once thought extinct, some traced to the Palouse’s early homesteads. They’ll share their

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Snowmobile Trails and Sno-Parks around Republic, WA

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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Where to Find Affordable Family Ski and Snowboard Gear in the Inland Northwest

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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2025–26 Winter Gear Preview: Local Shop Favorites Across the Inland Northwest

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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