Perched on the Montana-Idaho border, Lookout Pass is a place that’s less about showing off and more about showing up. For 90 seasons, it’s been the mountain where deep powder meets local vibes and deals make it easy to keep lapping the lifts without draining your wallet. With over 450 inches of annual snowfall, the […]
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By Ammi Midstokke I don’t know when I stopped paying attention to the night sky. Maybe smoke season and crisp autumn blues have me swinging between anxiety and bliss during daylight, and forgetting the night altogether. Maybe it’s because I’m in bed with my lenses out by nightfall in the summer. Maybe it is because
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Enter to win a SNEVA snowboard, lift tickets, mountain town lodging, ski and snowboard gear, and other epic prizes! Inland Northwest Toyota Dealers have lined up another year of FREE skiing & snowboarding for Toyota drivers at local resorts, & this year along with Out There Venture they are spreading the free skiing love to
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2025/2026 Toyota Get Out There Winter Sweepstakes Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MAKING A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE CHANCES OF WINNING. 1. DESCRIPTION: The 2025/26 Get Out There Winter Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes“) begins on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:59:59 AM Pacific Time (“PT“) and ends on
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Cover photo courtesy Justin Short By Justin Short I lived on the west side for 13 years—and by “west side,” I mean the green and rainy side of the Cascades—and was well accustomed to a long, dreary, rainy season that could almost outlast my rosy disposition. When I moved to the Inland Northwest 12 years
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By Chris Maccini Cover photo courtesy TJ Sulzle The TJ Sulzle and Spokane’s Sports Creel Connection TJ Sulzle’s connection to the mountains of the Inland Northwest began before he was born. In 1963, when Schweitzer Mountain opened, his dad was head of the ski patrol. Sulzle grew up an avid skier, and each time he
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Cover photo courtesy of Schweitzer If you’re a skier, snowboarder, hiker, or mountain biker, you know the name: Schweitzer has been a leader in the local ski scene since the 1960s that has grown into a year-round resort with amenities and events that cater to the Inland Northwest outdoor lifestyle. Being the largest mountain resort
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Call your local resort for detailed ski or snowboard lesson info. Cover photo courtesy Natalya Torvik Sure, you can teach your kids a winter sport on your own, but professional lesson programs operated by local resorts may be a better path for both parents and kids. Instructors often have more success getting your kids to
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Gift giving tips and local gift ideas to make the holidays more magical. By Shallan Knowles What makes the perfect gift? Let me tell you, it doesn’t have to be big or expensive, but it will take a little work to make the magic happen. A meaningful gift will hopefully do one of a few
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How skiing or snowboarding can change the way kids feel about winter By Derrick Knowles Cover photo courtesy of DOMA The dark, cold months of winter can be a hard time for kids and teens, especially those with a lot of energy and not a lot of healthy outlets or resources to safely get out
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