How one family exemplifies the Schweitzer-based North Idaho Mountain Sports Education Fund’s “earn your own way” ethos By Barry Campbell In 2010, long-time Schweitzer Mountain Resort ski instructor Jeff Rouleau first conceived the idea of an organization focused on getting local kids onto the slopes. So many families he knew had two working parents, but […]
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By Chris Maccini If you’re looking for Dan Wilson on a Wednesday evening, there’s a good chance you’ll find him outside, atop a bicycle, no matter the season. Wilson keeps a standing date with his mountain biking buddies: Wednesdays at 6 p.m., regardless of the weather. As winter approaches and the days grow shorter and
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A never-ending parenting challenge is knowing, and then deciding, when to let go. Let go of little hands, because a child is strong enough to swim in deep waters. Let go of the fishing rod, because the child has learned how to cast. Let go of confidence in protecting them 24/7 as you drop them
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Ski season at Lookout Pass is looking pretty darn good this year with bigger and better terrain, new deals, new facilities, and that same inviting atmosphere that keeps skiers and boarders returning season after season. Situated right on the Montana-Idaho border along Interstate 90 and known for abundant snowfall and hometown ski-hill charm, Lookout has long been treasured by
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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association Lookout Pass Lesson Highlight: Lookout Pass Free Ski SchoolLookout Pass has been offering its Free Ski School for over 80 years. Available for kids ages 6-17, the lessons range from beginner to advanced. While the lessons are free and include lift access during the lessons, rental equipment and
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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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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association Resorts around Spokane and North Idaho make it easy to learn to ski or snowboard with lesson and rental packages, discount deals, and beginner-friendly terrain. Here are the best of the best local beginner runs to check out this winter! 49 DEGREES NORTH (Chewelah, Wash.) Surface Lift: Gold
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The first snowflakes have landed. Now make the most of the days before the lifts start running! By Whil Wheaton For many of us, skiing and snowboarding—whether it’s riding lifts, backcountry, or Nordic trails—is a way of life. Savor and prepare for the days leading up to your first skiing moments of the season by
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Could this be the summer when your kid is ready for sleepaway camp? With the surge of interest in overnight programs, don’t delay registering. Last summer, many Inland Northwest camp sessions quickly filled. My kids say camp is their favorite thing about summer. If you’re not quite sure about joining the club of camp-parents, here
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Ready to run, bike, paddle, swim, and have some new adventures in the upcoming race season? After a couple of lower-profile years, the spring and summer calendar is packed with chances to test your mettle individually or as a team in a host of outdoor races, runs, and rides. Some dates are still TBA, and
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