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• Lookout for big changes to Idaho’s first ski hill

  November 21, 2010 in Awayfinder destinations Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area might be one of the smaller ski hills in the Northwest, but it’s a mountain of firsts.

• Technology improves Schweitzer experience

  November 21, 2010 in Awayfinder destinations Schweitzer Mountain Resort has long been a favorite Inland Northwest ski destination, and this season the resort is betting that technology will take them another step toward the top.

• Snow at ski resorts despite milder temps at lower levels

  January 15, 2010 in Sports, Outdoors, City Despite the mild and wet conditions at the lower elevations of the Inland Northwest, area ski resorts are reporting new accumulations of snow, and more is expected through the holiday …

• Montana’s hot spot

  November 22, 2009 in Awayfinder destinations 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 …

• Lookout looks ahead to winter

  November 22, 2009 in Awayfinder destinations One of the oldest – and snowiest – ski areas in the Inland Northwest has been coming of age the last several years, yet retains plenty of the ambiance that’s …

• 49 Degrees North

  November 22, 2009 in Awayfinder destinations This hill may not be the steepest you’ve ever skied (and certainly not the most expensive!), but 49 Degrees North has once again ramped it up with the largest ski … 2

• Ski bums sought for Canadian winter adventure

  October 26, 2009 in Awayfinder destinations Kootenay Rockies Tourism just kicked off “The Powder Highway Ultimate Ski Bum Blow Your Mind Contest” which invites skiers of all ages and skill levels to submit a 90-second video …