Ski areas serve up special special events

WINTERSPORTS — Inland Northwest ski and snowboard resorts are promoting a delicious slate of events and offers this week:

49 Degrees North: This weekend is an introduction to and celebration of all the winter activities available at 49° North during WinterSportsFest .  In conjunction with the nationwide Winter Trails event, 49° North makes available free trail fees, rentals, and mini XC lessons at the Nordic Center for everyone (not just newbies!) on Jan. 10-11.  And try out some new gear from Wintersport and Alpine Haus on Friday, Jan. 10 during their demo day.

Mt Spokane : Mt Spokane is open 6 days a week, Wednesday-Sunday with night turns on Wednesday-Saturday.  Sign up for their 6 week lesson program for all ages or their montly Ladies Days .

Lookout Pass: Lookout Pass is open six days a week Wednesday-Sunday in January and February.  This  Saturday, Jan. 11 enjoy the Rail Jam Competition held by USASA for the Inland NW Series.

Silver Mt: This Friday, Jan. 9 is Jackass Day ! Help Silver Mt celebrate their 47th birthday with retro priced $12 lift tickets and birthday cake at Moguls at 2 p.m.  Then join them on Saturday, Jan. 10 for the USASA Skier/Boarder Cross .