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  The backcountry beckons

  January 26, 2010 In the myriad mountains and labyrinth-like ravines that serve as Sandpoint’s backyard, the white-topped peaks call to backcountry skiers like cathedral bells to parishioners on a Sunday morning. To the …

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  Snowmobiling in Northern Idaho

  January 26, 2010 If snowmobiling is in your future, it really doesn’t get much better than being a sled head in Idaho. Statewide, Idaho offers an incredible 7,200 plus miles of snowmobile trails. … 1

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  Winter fun is a ‘shoe-in’ with snowshoeing

  January 25, 2010 During an early January snowshoeing class at Mount Spokane, instructor Trey Nichols asked the seven participants to introduce themselves and tell everybody their favorite wintertime activity. The answers ranged from …

• Snowmobiling in Northern Idaho

  January 25, 2010 If snowmobiling is in your future, it really doesn’t get much better than being a sled head in Idaho. Statewide, Idaho offers an incredible 7,200 plus miles of snowmobile trails. …

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  Montana winters knock our socks off

  January 25, 2010 To some, winter means cozying up next to a fire with a cup of spiced cider and your warmest pair of fleece socks. But in Western Montana, winter means it’s …

• Affordable Ski & Stay Getaways

  January 25, 2010 Finding the money for a ski getaway this time of year can be challenging. But it’s a great time to go as usually the really good snow—the kind that makes …

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  On the Cross-County Road to the 2010 Olympics

  January 24, 2010 on Page F4 When dignitaries light the official Olympic cauldron in Vancouver, B.C., Feb. 12, the Olympic torch will have traveled across Canada’s six time zones. Each athlete has inspirational and humbling stories, … 1

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  Cross-Country Ski Sun Valley, Idaho

  January 24, 2010 From the porch of the historic Galena Lodge, 22 miles north of Sun Valley, Idaho, cross-country skiers and athletic dogs prepare for a tour of some of Central Idaho’s 200 …

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  Adventure Awaits You at Fairmont Resort, B.C.

  January 24, 2010 on Page F4 With so much to see and do at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort in beautiful British Columbia, you’ll find you need to keep going back for more. In addition to the …

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  Experience winter in Elkford, B.C.

  January 24, 2010 on Page F5 The month of January is traditionally a time for change and a fresh start. How about adding a new category to your personal “best of” list: “Best Place for Undiscovered …

• Check out the Go Go Calendar to find out what’s hot this winter!

  November 30, 2009 Here’s a list of some of the fun events going on this winter, check it out!

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  Transition Time for White Pass Ski Area

  November 25, 2009 The word is out. After nearly 25 years, a much-talked-about expansion of White Pass Ski Area is finally under way. When complete next year, the project will have doubled the …

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  Apres-ski activities

  November 24, 2009 Besides the exertion of the activity itself, there are sports that hardly require any effort. Runners, for instance, need only lace up their sneakers, throw on lightweight clothes, turn on …

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  Montana’s hot spot

  November 22, 2009 As the Western Montana air gets colder, steam clouds grow larger above the outdoor pools at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Because even when the temperature drops below freezing, the pools …

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