Tagged: skiing
Warren Miller’s All Time film looks back at seven decades
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
After the leaves fall and the first traces of white are seen on the mountaintops, a few hundred locals gather at the Panida Theater to …
A Few Thoughts … on achieving perma-grin
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
Long ago, my girlfriend and her sister took me skiing at Schweitzer Basin. Sort of. They got me in a pair of leather boots that …
Schweitzer to open early for the 2022/’23 winter season
By Reader Staff
With more than three feet of natural snowfall and a head start on snowmaking, Schweitzer will open early for a bonus weekend of skiing and riding Saturday, …
Ski bums and cowboys
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Old-time North Idahoans reminisce about the days when hippies and loggers joyously coexisted. Some argue they still do.
A similar symbiotic relationship will be on …
Bringing sustainability to the slopes
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Nearly two decades ago, David Rogers began designing and building bamboo fly rods. Though his interest in fly fishing played a part in the venture, …
Mad About Science: Skis
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
It’s that time of the year again, when half the area’s population grumbles about the encroaching snow that must be heaved from our driveways, while …
What’s new at Schweitzer?
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Schweitzer officially opened its 2019-2020 ski season Friday, Nov. 29, with the Basin Express Quad servicing Midway. The mountain will open more terrain as soon …
Schweitzer to open one lift Nov. 29
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Despite Mother Nature dragging her feet, Schweitzer Mountain Resort plans to kick off its 2019-2020 ski season Friday, Nov. 29 with limited terrain available.
The …
Schweitzer Alpine Racing School open for registrations
By Jason Welker
Reader Contributor
It’s hard to imagine, but ski season is right around the corner. With two new lifts to shuttle skiers from Cedar Park to the top …