Wed., Nov. 15, 2017, 4:01 p.m.
WINTERSPORTS -- Ski areas opening their lifts this weekend include all the resorts in our area, although Silver Mountain's opening only one day for a "sneak peak." Here's the latest, with links for more info on your favorite: Mount Spokane, 49 Degrees North and Lookout...
Fri., Nov. 10, 2017, 9:58 a.m.
WINTERSPORTS -- Lookout Pass and 49 Degrees North are open for skiers and snowboarders starting today through the weekend, and Schweitzer Mountain resort has just announced its lifts will begin running on Nov. 18. Lookout Pass Ski Area led the pack of the region’s resorts...
Wed., Nov. 8, 2017, 1:13 p.m.
WINTERSPORTS -- Lookout Pass led the pack of the region’s resorts to start its lifts for the season last weekend providing good snow for the opening. Lookout Pass plans to reopen Friday through the weekend. Lifts at 49 Degrees North also are scheduled to run...
Thu., Aug. 3, 2017, 10:55 a.m.
TRAILS -- Driving to the Montana-Idaho border to ride a rail trail over trestles and through cool tunnels appears to be even more popular in hot weather. The Route of the Hiawatha has set a new monthly visitation record with 15,663 riders during July, says...
Fri., May 19, 2017, 10:15 a.m.
WINTERSPORTS – After years of proposals, the expansion of the Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area has been approved by the U.S. Forest Service, according to an agency media release today. Idaho Panhandle National Forest Supervisor Mary Farnsworth and Lolo Forest Supervisor Tim Garcia announced...
Thu., Jan. 14, 2016, 8:32 a.m.
WINTERSPORTS -- An avalanche danger warning has been issued for the St. Regis Basin area near Lookout Pass after a backcountry skier suffered a compound fracture while being buried by an avalanche Wednesday on the Montana-side of the Lookout Pass ski area. Idaho Panhandle Avalanche...
Thu., Jan. 7, 2016, 6:02 a.m.
WINTER SPORTS -- The Lookout Pass Free Ski School starts its 76th year on Jan. 9 for kids ages 6-17. The resort's professional instructors are being joined by Ski School volunteers to ensure that each kid gets started on the road to skiing and snowboarding...
Tue., Nov. 24, 2015, 4:14 p.m.
WINTERSPORTS -- Lookout Pass will open for skiers and snowboarders on Thursday and Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Sandpoint will open Friday, becoming the first of the Inland Northwest’s five ski areas to start up the lifts for the 2015-2016 season. Lookout Pass, off Interstate 90...
Mon., March 9, 2015, 1:19 p.m.
WINTERSPORTS -- Sad news from one of our region's ski and snowboard resorts: A woman, 61, died Sunday apparently after hitting a tree just off a main run at Lookout Pass.
Wed., Jan. 21, 2015, 8:01 a.m.
WINTERSPORTS -- Lookout Pass ski area has had some record-breaking skier visit days in January, according to owner Phil Edholm. The resort off I-90 at the Idaho-Montana state line posted these numbers: Saturday, Jan. 17, single day attendance record of 2, 243 skier visits. Saturday,...
Thu., Nov. 27, 2014, 2:36 p.m.
UPDATED 2:35 p.m. on 1-27-14 -- 49 Degrees postpones opening because of warm weather. WINTERSPORTS -- Four ski resorts in the Inland Northwest have announced they plan to be running lifts this weekend. Skiing will be on limited terrain until more snow falls; ticket prices...
Tue., May 20, 2014, 9:43 a.m.
BICYCLING -- The Route of The Hiawatha rail-trail near Lookout Pass is set to open for the 2014 summer season on Friday, May 24. See my feature story and photos on this "Idaho bucket list" family adventure. The 15-mile route for mountain biking or hiking...
Thu., Jan. 16, 2014, 5:48 p.m.
WINTER SPORTS -- The 8th annual Wife Carrying Contest will be a feature attraction Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Lookout Pass Winter Carnival. Info: 208 774-1301. Question: What about the cases of couples in which the wife is tougher than the husband? Can we switch...
Thu., Jan. 9, 2014, 11:29 a.m.
WINTER SPORTS -- Great report just posted from Lookout Pass: ...With all the snow this week and more to come, it seems like Lookout Pass is the place to be. We received over 12 inches in the last 48 hours and the forecast is predicting...
Fri., Jan. 3, 2014, 11:35 a.m.
WINTER SPORTS -- In the past few weeks, snow-goers have been worshipping every new inch of the precious-little snow that's been falling from the sky. That's why the 4 inches of beautiful snow that fell last night on Lookout Pass stirs some excitement. And look...
Wed., Nov. 20, 2013, 12:57 p.m.
UPDATED 11-20-13 at 2:30 p.m. with info on Silver Mountain. WINTER SPORTS -- Lookout Pass Ski Area plans to open for the winter season on Thursday, Nov. 21, and Schweitzer Mountain Resort and Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park have just announced they will open...
Fri., Nov. 15, 2013, 3:01 p.m.
WINTER SPORTS -- Lookout Pass and 49 Degrees North ski areas have put skiers and boarders on alert that snow is piling up on their slopes and, depending on what the incoming storm deposits overnight, they may start their lifts this weekend for the first...
Wed., Nov. 6, 2013, 8:33 a.m.
WINTER SPORTS -- A harbinger of things to come, the groomers hit the slopes at Lookout Pass Ski Area early this morning to start packing and preparing the snow for the upcoming season.
Mon., Oct. 14, 2013, 6 a.m.
WINTER SPORTS – Snow’s falling in the high country, a sure sign that used gear will be coming out of closets for great deals at annual ski- and winter-gear swaps. The following fundraisers help raise money for area ski patrols and racing groups: 49 Degrees...
Sat., May 18, 2013, 6:21 a.m.
WINTER SPORTS -- The Lookout Pass Ski Patrol has been named the 2012-2013 “Outstanding Patrol of the Year” for the Inland Empire Region by from the National Ski Patrol – for the third consecutive season. "These dedicated men and women provide an outstanding service for...
Tue., March 26, 2013, 9:23 a.m.
WINTER SPORTS -- With 10 operating days left in the season, Lookout Pass Ski and Rereation Area announced today that it's already set a record for skier/snowboarder visits. Lookout CEO Phil Edholm says the resort logged a total of 64,450 visits as of Sunday, topping...
Fri., Sept. 21, 2012, 6:10 a.m.
BICYCLING -- The Route of the Hiawatha mountain bike trail, with its popular tunnels and trestles near Lookout Pass, will close for the season at 5 p.m. on Sept. 30.
Wed., May 23, 2012, 12:29 p.m.
BICYCLING -- The Route of the Hiawatha rail trail near Lookout Pass will be open for the season starting Saturday, says Phil Edholm at Lookout Pass Ski Area. That's great news for folks planning bicycling outings over the Memorial Day weekend. Heck, people were skinning...
Mon., Feb. 20, 2012, 8:32 a.m.
WINTER SPORTS - Skiers and riders can perform bold new tricks in the terrain park with greatly reduced risk at Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area, Feb. 24-26. A large inflatable air bag will be in place Friday through Sunday below the biggest ramp at...
Wed., Jan. 18, 2012, 2:25 p.m.
WINTER SPORTS -- Today's snow storm is doing its magic at area ski resorts. "Powder Wednesday was epic at Lookout Pass today," reports Bill Jennings from Lookout Pass Ski Area. "Early this morning we had 22 inches at the base and at least 30 inches...
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.