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Little Rippers of the Inland NW

Amy McCaffree — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 22:39:10 +0000

Every time I’m on the mountain, witnessing the next generation of skiers and snowboarders tearing it up, I feel hopeful and excited for the future. These kids—thanks to their parents, instructors, and coaches—are daring, brave, and strong, from the bunny hill toddler snowplowing S-turns to the pre-teen blazing down a black diamond. Here are four local rippers, ages 12 and younger, to look for this season at their local Ski the NW Rockies association affiliated ski resorts. (Personal disclosure: One is my son.)

Oliver (Ollie) Peck: age 5, skier at 49˚ North

Oliver Peck showing his wedge stance. // Photo: Nate Peck

Landon McCaffree: age 10, skier at Mt. Spokane

Landon McCaffree sending it. // Photo: Judd McCaffree

Kendal Brumet: age 11, skier at Lookout Pass

Kendal Brumet racing at Lookout Pass. // Photo: Matt Sawyer

Libby Collins: age 12, skier at Silver Mountain

Libby Collins racing at Silver Mountain. // Photo courtesy Jessica Crosten.

Family Winter Sports Guide sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies association.

Amy McCaffree has been a freelance writer for Out There since 2006, and is Out There Kids columnist and special section editor. She started skiing in 9th grade, taking lessons with her junior high Ski Club at Ski Acres at Snoqualmie Pass in the Cascade Mountains. Since winter 2003-04, she has been a season pass skier at Mt. Spokane.

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Ski Pass Spring Savings: 2020/21 season

Out There Venture — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:23:41 +0000

If you’ve been thinking about getting a season pass next year, now is the time to pull the trigger. Local resorts are offering their lowest pricing of the year right now. Get yours before the sales end (usually the end of April or early May) and save hundreds on the investment of a year’s worth of skiing or snowboarding. Here are current 2020/21 season pass deals for the four Ski the NW Rockies affiliated resorts:

Mt. Spokane: Adults $419, youth $339, senior $339, and midweek $319. And if you already have a 2019/20 pass, you pay even less for renewing.

Lookout Pass: Adults $279, youth $219, or senior $209. Like other resorts, pass holder renewals save even more.

49 Degrees North: Adult passes are $399 and youth $299, with similar spring pass savings for seniors and other pass categories. The popular 49/Silver Combo passes are also on sale so don’t miss the opportunity to save more with access to both resorts.

Silver Mountain: Prices for popular pass categories include $369 for adult, $259 for youth, and a family pass that includes two adults and up to three youth for $1179. Or pick up a Silver/49 Combo pass at the best price of the year.

This content originally appeared in the March 2020 print issue and this online version has been edited to reflect the mountain closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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