On the heels of adding the Northern Spirit Express high-speed quad in 2021, Eastern Washington’s largest ski area has been busy maintaining and grooming the slopes this summer. They’ve been busy brush cutting and are hopeful for an early season opening. 49° North is also stoked to announce a brand new PistenBully winch cat to […]
One of the easiest ways to save at 49° North is buying lift tickets in advance! Just go online and choose the date you want to visit to see all the deals and options. It’s best to line up your tickets at home as not all cell phones have service on the mountain. Take a screen
Mt. Spokane brings back popular ski area tubing hill Sliding down a snow-covered hill on a tube is a winter sport that adults and kids of all ages will find fun, connecting and thrilling. Unlike sledding, where you and the kids have to trudge back up the hill after each run, dodging other kids and
Kids and parents can learn to ski or ride in three days with lift tickets, rentals, and lessons. These programs sponsored by Ski the NW Rockies Resorts in Washington and Idaho will change the way your family thinks about winter. Spend time outdoors together and save money with free skiing or snowboarding for 5th graders
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A family-friendly adventure in Washington’s Okanogan Highlands If you’ve never experienced ice fishing, the picturesque setting of Sidley Lake in Molson, Wash., might be a great spot to try your luck at the Molson Ice Fishing Derby. Located 15 miles east of Oroville in the Okanogan Highlands, this fishing derby delivers a day of fish and
How skiing or snowboarding can change the way kids feel about winter By Derrick Knowles 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 in cold weather. Without active,
The State of Telemark Skiing in the Inland Northwest By Derrick Knowles 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
What does it take to become a ski patroller? By Bri Loveall Laughter echoed in the conference room as ski patrol candidates trickled in, scribbling names on tags and finding seats while swapping stories. At half past five, Brian Perry, a member of the Lookout Pass ski patrol, stood at the front of the quieted
Local artist and lifty brings ski area walls to life on the mountain By T. Ghezzi A self-proclaimed mountain girl, Olivia Walker is much more than a Silver Mountain Ski Resort lift operator, or “lifty.” Her talent as an artist has recently brightened and brought life to the Mountain House lodge at the top of
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
