Together with members of the Kalispell and Spokane Tribes and other partners, 49° North will be unveiling an upgrade to the popular animal character signs stashed out in the woods off to the right at the top of the Payday beginner lift, which happens to be some of the best ski trails for new skiers and snowboarders, says Brown. The animal signs, which have long provided notable meet-up locations for parents and kids, have been replaced with new versions of familiar animal characters that have their names marked in the native Salish dialect of both Tribes as well as in English, with handy pronunciation assistance to help skiers say the Salish words correctly.
Plan Ahead for Your Favorite Events
Hawaiian Days and Slush Cup pond skim: Late March (date TBA)
Wintersportsfest at the Nordic Center: Jan. 15
Women of Winter Ski & Snowboard Clinic Series: Jan. 24, Feb. 28, & March 14
Nordic Family Weekend: Feb. 1-2
Skijoring Race Event: Feb. 1-2
Chewelah Winter Fest & 49 Rail Jam: Feb. 8
Skijoring with Dogs at the Nordic Center: March 1
Telebration Telemark Skiing Event: March 16
Jaeger’s Park Party: Late March (date TBA)
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