Snow Sport Report

Alpine skiing

Geologists at the Pacific Outdoor Weather Deluge Engineering and Research Center (P.O.W.D.E.R.) say the region’s mountains threaten to vanish beneath record snowfall. Ski while you can still find ‘em.

Schweitzer plans a variety of holiday apres-ski events, including a reservationonly New Year’s party for adults and a party for teens. Info: (800) 831-8810.

Holiday camps start this weekend at 49 Degrees North for kids ages 5-15. Info: (509) 935-6649, ext. 3.

The Big Mountain’s New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade, complete with fireworks, will be followed by parties at Moguls and The Bierstube, two mountain-town bars.

Apex Mountain Resort in Penticton, British Columbia is host to New Year’s Eve parties for adults and teens. Info: (250) 292-8111.

A “Ski, Wine, and Dine” program starts today at Silver Mountain, with a mountain tour, instructional videotaping, and ski tips beginning at 12:30 p.m. followed by wine tasting and hors d’oevres at 2:30. Reservations required: (208) 783-1111.

Idaho Panhandle backcountry avalanche danger is high above 4,000 feet. Updates: (208) 765-7323.

Nordic skiing

Grooming at Downriver and Indian Canyon golf courses continues on late Thursdays or Fridays to prepare for weekend skiers.

A ski rodeo, featuring family-style ski races of 2.5, 5, and 10 km, is Sunday in Mazama, Wash. Info: (509) 996-3287.

Snowmobiling

Groups of five or more get a 10-percent discount during the holidays at Orton’s Two-Cycle Tours, which offers guided snowmobile tours (including vehicle rental) in North Idaho and Western Montana. Info: (208) 556-4402.