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Skiers set visitation records at Lookout Pass

The Lookout Pass Free Ski School started its 72nd year on Jan. 7, 2011, to a swarm of enthusiasm. More than 500 kids age 6-17 had been registered. (Courtesy photo)
By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com(509) 459-5508

WINTERSPORTS — Lookout Pass ski area has had some record-breaking skier visit days in January, according to owner Phil Edholm.

The resort off I-90 at the Idaho-Montana state line posted these numbers:

  • Saturday, Jan. 17, single day attendance record of 2, 243 skier visits.
  • Saturday, Jan. 10, single day Free Ski School lesson program record with 403 kids in attendance.

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