It's gonna be a great year for snow sports — local and regional resorts have been putting in the work to make it so. Up at MT. SPOKANE, for example, instead of dropping back down almost to the lodge, 'boarders will be able to hop on their own, dedicated tow lift serving the terrain park.
Happy birthday wishes are in order for LOOKOUT PASS, which celebrates 90 years this season. They've also added more parking — and they've already opened for the season! At 49° NORTH, efficiency is the name of the game — getting you up on the mountain ASAP via the new one-stop rentals/repairs/lessons Experience Center.
Already known for its family amenities, SILVER MOUNTAIN is upping its game with a new arcade down in the Gondola Village, with games and food. If you didn't think SCHWEITZER could get bigger and better, think again, as they're launching their own backcountry snowcat experience, opening up 4,300 additional acres.
If there's ever been a year to make a trip (or two) up to CANADA and its epic resorts, this is probably it. After all, the exchange rate has been hovering just under $1.40 US to $1 Canadian — meaning your dollars stretch, as in every $100 brings you a bonus 40 bucks! And don't miss Bob Legasa's feature on PARK SMALLEY, the freestyle legend who started his ski journey right here in Spokane.
— TED S. McGREGOR JR.
