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• Skiing class has steep learning curve

  March 25, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C11 Cliff walls lined the chute below my skis. Clouds whirled overhead, snow bulleting in big flakes and filling in ski tracks almost as fast as we could make them. It …

• Five ski areas on Mount Hood offer diversity, deep roots in sport

  March 25, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 The Northwest’s most diverse skiing scene might be concentrated on one mountain. And it’s a notable spring bargain. Government Camp, at the foot of Mount Hood, is the birthplace of …

• Canadian skier dies

  March 12, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 The family of Canadian skier Nik Zoricic, who died at a World Cup skicross event, said racing was his life. Zoricic died Saturday from fatal injuries he suffered at an …

• Off-grid ski lodge reclaims mined-out Montana mountains

  March 11, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 High-mountain hospitality seekers aren’t likely to stumble onto Altoona Ridge Lodge. It’s off the grid in mountains riddled with old mining claims. No billboards advertise the three compact chalets for … 1

• Gear Junkie gears up for SkiMo race

  March 4, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C13 The start gun went off at 7:30 a.m., launching a pack of 130 racers poling and striding in sync and moving uphill toward mountain peaks far beyond. It was Day …

• Out & About: Snowmobiler leaves mark on Iditarod

  March 4, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C14 OUTDOG – Snowmobiler Bob Jones, 72, of Kettle Falls is in Alaska today for the start of the annual Iditarod sled dog race and to bag several personal milestones: • …

• Mount Spokane gets $300,000 for new nordic ski trail groomer

  February 19, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 Washington’s Winter Recreation Advisory Committee has approved $300,000 to purchase a larger snowcat groomer to maintain the 30 kilometers of nordic trails at Mount Spokane State Park. George Momany, the …

• Ski patrol candidates make steep commitments

  February 12, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 Tom Torvik relished the treatment he received for injuries on the ski slopes this winter. “I had broken bones in all locations, abdominal bleeding, concussions – the list goes on … 4

• Former U.S. Olympic skier’s spirit shines through

  February 11, 2012 in Sports on Page C7 The daredevil downhill skier in him still craves going fast even if his body no longer permits it. Once helped into his motorized scooter, former Olympic champion Bill Johnson races …

• Handmade skis pass the test for Colville teen

  February 5, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 Elise Loggers deserves an “A” simply for the idea she proposed to fulfill her required senior project at Colville High School. She could have stoked energy on an assignment destined … 2

• Lindsey Vonn earns 50th World Cup win

  February 5, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 Lindsey Vonn captured her 50th World Cup victory Saturday by winning the downhill on the demanding Kandahar course in Garmisch- Partenkirchen, Germany. With the temperature at minus-13 degrees at the …

• In brief: Heat hold off Rose, Bulls in final seconds

  January 30, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 NBA: LeBron James scored 35 points, while reigning NBA MVP Derrick Rose wasted two chances in the final 23 seconds and the Miami Heat escaped with a 97-93 home win …

• Rubio lifts Minnesota over Spurs

  January 28, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 NBA: Ricky Rubio scored nine of his 18 points in the fourth quarter and dished out 10 assists to lift the host Minnesota Timberwolves to an 87-79 victory over the …

• In brief: Seguin nets shootout goal for Bruins’ win

  January 23, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 NHL: Tyler Seguin scored the decisive goal against Ilya Bryzgalov in a shootout and Tim Thomas and the Boston Bruins beat the Flyers 6-5 on Sunday in Philadelphia. Patrice Bergeron, …

• Vonn gives teen skiers a pep talk

  January 20, 2012 in Sports on Page B4 INNSBRUCK, Austria – Teen ski racers dreaming of becoming the next Lindsey Vonn received firsthand tips on how to do it from the Olympic downhill champion herself on Thursday. Vonn …

• Nordic ski racing series starts Saturday

  January 15, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C11 Cross-country skiers can choose from at least seven organized racing events this season. Nordic competitors who don’t want to be one-timers can test their performance over the course of the …

• Davidson shocks No. 12 Jayhawks

  December 20, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Men’s basketball: Nik Cochran scored 21 points, including a clutch 3-pointer in the closing minutes, and Davidson shocked No. 12 Kansas 80-74 on Monday night in Kansas City, Mo., to …

• In brief: Oral Roberts tops depleted Musketeers

  December 19, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Men’s basketball: Oral Roberts doesn’t mind the asterisk that will get attached to this one. Dominique Morrison scored 19 points Sunday in Cincinnati, leading the Golden Eagles (8-4) to a …

• Vonn: Acting can wait until after 2018 Games

  December 19, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Lindsey Vonn thinks she will end her stellar skiing career at the 2018 Winter Games before looking into ways of furthering an acting career. The 27-year-old American believes stopping at …

• The downhill an uphill battle for World Cup leader Vonn

  December 18, 2011 in Sports on Page C4 COURCHEVEL, France – Lindsey Vonn has troubling news for her rivals – she expects to get even better. Vonn is off to her best World Cup start, winning five of …

• Nordic skiing in Bitterroots is nice combination of hot and cold

  December 18, 2011 in Features, Idaho, Travel on Page D10 POWELL, Idaho — After a day on cross-country skis in the Bitterroot Range along the Idaho-Montana border, the dinner of spaghetti with elk meat was just the thing. We had …

• Nadal rallies past Del Potro for Davis Cup

  December 5, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Tennis: Rafael Nadal recovered from a terrible start and beat Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina 1-6, 6-4, 6-1, 7-6 (0) in Seville, Spain, on Sunday to give Spain its …

• Field reports: Whitefish man seeks Ultimate Ski Bum title

  December 4, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C13 SKIING – A 32-year-old Whitefish, Mont., man is in the running to be named the “Ultimate Ski Bum,” a title that comes with a prize package worth $30,000. Craig Moore …

• Syracuse fires Fine in wake of allegations

  November 28, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Syracuse University associate head basketball coach Bernie Fine was fired Sunday in the wake of an investigation of child molestation allegations against him. “At the direction of Chancellor Cantor, Bernie …

• Area skiers, snowboarders have plenty of reasons to smile

  November 27, 2011 in Outdoors, Travel on Page D10 Pacific Northwest skiers and snowboarders can look forward to a fun-filled winter. While it may not rival last year’s huge face-lifts – including the Crystal Mountain gondola, the reopening of …

• Ski areas to open in time for the holidays

  November 19, 2011 in Idaho on Page A1 Lines were 10 deep at the ticket window and every chair was full as Lookout Pass opened for skiing and snowboarding Friday morning, maintaining its tradition of being first among …

• Schweitzer announces Saturday opening

  November 17, 2011 in City, Idaho Schweitzer Mountain Resort announced today that it will open for the season on Saturday, the earliest opening for the resort since 1984. 2

• Banff films bring extreme outdoor pursuits to Spokane’s big screen

  November 13, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C12 Adventure, humor, awareness and awe, plus a good dose of pucker factor, are coming to Spokane next weekend in a road show of top outdoor adventure films. The cream of … 1

• Roundup: High hopes on the slopes

  October 16, 2011 in Business on Page E1 What’s new or hot at the region’s ski and snowboard resorts.

• Out & About: Tickets to upcoming Reel Rock Film Festival free

  October 9, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C14 OUTDEAL – Some of the year’s top climbing short films are coming to Spokane in a film tour – Reel Rock VI – Oct. 20, starting at 7 p.m. at …

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