For the love of Idaho winters
By Karissa Huntsman Reader Contributor As we all look to the skies hoping for more snow, we need to consider the responsibilities that come with being winter recreationists. From minimizing our physical impact on...
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The future of winter recreation and tourism in Idaho
By Aly Bean Reader Contributor I grew up in Colorado, but didn’t get into skiing until I was in college in Durango. The local resort was named Purgatory, but the name officially changed to...
Fractured Lines: Persistent weak layers
By Tom Eddy Reader Columnist There can be no avalanche without the failure of a weak layer within the snowpack. In an ideal world, all of our snow would fall at the same rate,...
SARS Ski Swap this weekend
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Here’s one more reminder for all of you skiers and boarders chomping at the bits: Schweitzer Alpine Racing School (SARS) Ski Swap is this weekend! The annual swap will...
Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center to offer classes
By Ben Olson Reader Staff For winter sports enthusiasts, it’s always best to be prepared before heading out to the backcountry. To help outreach this winter, the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center will be offering...
