New Nordic Ski Opportunities in Spokane
Spokane Nordic Ski Association has a new team coach and is offering new program opportunities for winter 2021-22.
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5 Ways For Kids To Play In the Snow
Ideas for outdoor winter fun in the snow — get kids accustomed to having fun in cold, wet conditions prepares them for learning to ski/snowboard next season.
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Family Winter Sports Guide 2020
By Amy McCaffree & Derrick Knowles This winter may present more challenges than normal for getting your little ones out on the slopes, but at the same time, it may be the most important winter season ever for you and your family to spend time outdoors together. Out There Venture’ annual Family Winter Sports Guide
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10 Ways to Love Your Public Lands & Waterways
Experience and appreciate America’s public lands and waterways in new ways, with ideas from experts, artists, and conservationists.
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Website Catalogs Inland NW Adventures
Kellogg, Idaho Longtime outdoor enthusiasts Chic Burge and David Crafton launched a new website focused on highlighting routes and trails throughout the Inland Northwest. Initially focused on Eastern Washington, North Idaho, and Western Montana, with a handful of Canadian hikes, the website, Inlandnwroutes.com, catalogs hundreds of miles of trails and backcountry routes throughout the area, as well as several
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Whitefish, Montana, Winter Wonderland
Come January, winter stoke is soaring—but so is the treacherousness of mountain passes and the increase of carbon footprints as winter sports enthusiasts chase fun-hog status. Fortunately, Amtrak’s Empire Builder offers daily service to Whitefish, Mont. from Seattle, Wenatchee, Spokane, and Sandpoint. Board the train in the afternoon or late evening and wake up in
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Rail Trail Ski Day Returns (Feb 1)
Curlew, WA Try Nordic gear, get a few tips, and enjoy the fresh air and scenic beauty while cross-country skiing along a stretch of the flat, groomed Ferry County Rail Trail. The 10th annual ski day will be held February 1 at the Curlew Trailhead. The event includes free instruction and use of cross-country ski gear
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B.C. Ski & Winter Travel Guide
Southeast British Columbia Winter Destinations Winter adventure doesn’t stop at the U.S./Canada border; in fact, opportunities to ski and ride, wander, and explore hip mountain towns only get bigger, better, and less crowded once you cross the 49th parallel. Out There’s 2nd annual B.C. Ski & Winter Travel Guide comes at a time when the
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How to Choose a Family Winter Sport
Not everyone grows up in a ski family. Or even loves snow. We get that, but “winters can be hard if you don’t have something to do outside,” says Spokane mom Courtney Yarber. The ski world can feel daunting for newbies—requiring lots of time, gear, mountain travel, lessons, and logistical planning to get the whole
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Pre-Season Parties, Films, & Events
For many of us, our beloved winter sports kick off months in advance of the first chairlift ride or skin track climb. All around the Inland Northwest, there are more parties, swaps, ski flicks, and traditions than ever to get our minds, bodies, and gear ready for the coming snowy season. Oct. 23-Nov. 9: Warren
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