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A Midwinter Tradition: Republic’s 2026 Winterfest Returns Jan. 9–10

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Republic Winterfest outhouse races are a sight to see. Photo: Turning Point Photography. All photos courtesy of the RRVCB. Story sponsored by the Republic Regional Visitors and Convention Bureau—Republic, Washington’s much-loved Winterfest returns for 2026 with family-friendly fun and community spirit packed into the second weekend of January. The celebration is set for Friday evening […]

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

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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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Where to Ski and snowshoe around republic, wa.

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Featured image courtesy of Nils Larsen and Altai Skis Plan Your Winter Escape to Backcountry Ski, Snowshoe, Cross-Country Ski, or Fat Bike on the Trails around Republic, Wa. The small northeast Washington town of Republic, surrounded by mountains, trails and several Sno-Parks, is the kind of place where close-to-town winter adventures come steeped in solitude

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Inland Northwest Winter Trails Guide: Best Places to Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski

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Winter in the Inland Northwest has a way of pulling people outside. A fresh foot of snow transforms familiar hills into something softer and quieter, and suddenly the idea of gliding or stomping through the woods feels like a fun thing to do. Whether you’re a seasoned Nordic skier or someone who just likes wandering

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Your Gateway to Getting Outside in the Inland NW: The Spokane Mountaineers

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great outdoors expo exhibitor spotlight The Spokane Mountaineers is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the outdoors through education and conservation.    Spokane Mountaineers Courses and Schools  Ice Climbing Seminar: Beginner and intermediate tracks  Mountain School: Mountaineering, 14-week course  Backcountry Skiing 101: Beginner course, free for members  Backcountry Ski School: 12-week intermediate course for ski and

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The Avalanche Rescue Dogs of Silver Mountain 

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Cover photo courtesy Erica Aamodt By Amy McCaffree  Furry, four-legged Silver Mountain ski patrol members always arrive for duty excited for the day ahead. Loki and Roger, Silver’s first two certified avalanche rescue dogs, work a set schedule on the mountain, along with their patrol handlers. With days off for mental and physical rest, Loki’s

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Tele Ain’t Dead in the Inland Northwest

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By Derrick Knowles  Cover photo courtesy of Tele Colo Over the years skiing on telemark gear, I’ve encountered a few slogans from tele skiing’s zenith, some of them on faded stickers plastered to Subarus and others repeated by lifties with a Jeff Spicoli-esque cackle in the lift line as I approached: “Free your heel, ski

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EXPLORE THESE WINTER DESTINATIONS IN SOUTHEAST BRITISH COLUMBIA  

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Cover photo courtesy of Big White Ski Resort One of the greatest things about living in the Inland Northwest for many winter enthusiasts is the close proximity to the border with Canada and British Columbia mountain towns, ski resorts, backcountry terrain, hot springs, and friendly people. The currency exchange rate continues to save Americans around

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New Winter Gear Preview from Spokane and North Idaho Shops

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Local shops’ favorite picks for the coming ski and snowboard season  By Brad Naccarato  With a ton of La Niña optimism surrounding the upcoming 2024-25 season, folks are already chomping at the bit to gear up for what could be an epic winter in the mountains. With so many great shops in our region, offering

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