Snow Sport Report

Alpine skiing

Ski with celebrities Phil Mahre and Susie Luby tomorrow at Schweitzer in the Jimmy Heuga Ski Express to benefit multiple sclerosis. Info: (800) 831-8810.

Ski at Lookout Pass today for $5. You can get your coupon at KEZE in Spokane. Info: (208) 556-7211.

The Mount Spokane Open junior slalom ski race will be held this weekend by Lodge 1, and Mission Ridge will be hosting the Western Conference National Collegiate Championship.

Backcountry skiers beware: Warm, wet weather has made avalanche danger extreme in some areas. Info: (208) 765-7323.

Nordic skiing

Mount Spokane was groomed but wet on Wednesday and tracks have been set in all areas except for Silver and Larch. If you’re searching for solitude try somewhere else. The Langlauf event is this weekend.

No new snow was reported this week in the Methow Valley. Sun Mountain, Beaver Pond, Meadowlark and the Methow trail were all groomed this week, but Patterson Lake is closed due to warm weather.

Trails around Priest Lake and in the Newport Ranger District were groomed this week and report good conditions with few crowds.

There’s still time to sign up for the Panhandle Nordic Club’s annual Best Hand Poker Ski scheduled for next weekend at 4th of July Pass. Info: (208) 765-5086.

Snowmobiling

Warm, wet weather has wreaked havoc on most south tri-counties trails. Some areas are still ridable in the higher elevations but mud, ice, fallen trees and possible avalanche conditions have prevented any grooming from taking place this week. Info: 456-5786.

Excellent conditions are reported from the Methow Valley. Fresh snow and extensive grooming this week on the Loop Loop, Gambel Mill, Peacock Meadows, Starvation Mountain, Bonaparte Lake and Twisp trails should provide plenty of good riding opportunities.

350 miles of trails around Priest Lake were groomed this week and reportedly in good condition.