Snow Sport Report

Alpine skiing

The Northwest Telemark Championships are at the Big Mountain in Whitefish, Mont., Saturday and Sunday. Info: (406) 862-1900.

Ski Bluewood in Dayton is offering $15 midweek tickets the rest of the year. Also, Bluewood’s annual ski party - with a downhill race, barbecue and live music - has been moved from March 31 to April 6. Info: (509) 382-4725.

The First Security Winter Games are this weekend at Silver Mountain with skiing and snowboarding events. Info: (208) 783-1111.

Schweitzer hosts the Snowmasters Classic, a ski week for seniors, March 2-7. Includes five-nights lodging, four lift tickets, and a variety of on- and off-slope events. Info: (208) 263-9555.

A “Steep and Deep” telemark class is offered by Nels Larson at 49 Degrees North on March 2. Info: Mountain Gear, (509) 325-9000.

Nordic skiing

Backcountry avalanche conditions are moderate below 5,000 feet. Compare aspects and watch for slides on steep terrain. Updates: (208) 765-7323.

At Mt. Spokane State Park, rain followed 9 inches of new snow Wednesday night, making grooming a touch-and-go proposition. Updates: (509) 238-4025.

Slushy snow and inconsistent weather have also made grooming difficult at Geo and Wolff trailheads near Newport.

Snowmobiling

As spring approaches, rangers in the Old Mission State Park say conditions change almost daily. Look out for small slough slides in warm weather. Roughly half the 420 miles of trails near Steamboat, Bumblebee and Shoshone Camp were groomed last week.

A Special Olympics benefit fun ride begins Sunday at 8 a.m. at the Marble Creek Station on the St. Joe River Road. A chili feed follows at the historical Roundtop Mountain lookout cabin. Info: St. Joe Snowriders, (208) 245-5189.