Snowsports

NW Trails: Artist Point

March 27, 2015

You’ll swear that somewhere along the way you were magically etched into the largest and most gorgeous canvas ever

Video: Mt Bachelor has snow!

March 26, 2015

Ski, Snowboard, Cross-country, Snowshoe or anything else you want to do in the snow!

Mild Alaska Winter Forces Shift of Historic Iditarod Start

March 6, 2015

The Race will begin in Fairbanks rather than Willow, Alaska, for only the second time in the event’s history.

Snow Resort Map

February 18, 2015

It’s time to play in the snow!

Late-Season Nordic and Snowshoe Trips

February 4, 2015

While it’s easy to get excited about Nordic skiing and snowshoeing early in winter when the snow is first starting

Snow Play Resources!

February 3, 2015

Peruse these helpful snow-play resources before you plan your winter getaways.

Romp to Stomp This Weekend!

February 2, 2015

Join hundreds of participants at the annual Tubbs Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer snowshoe this Saturday, Feb. 7.

How Avalanche Dogs Train

February 1, 2015

Their names are Hoss, Scout, Maple, Josie and Stanley, and they’re fluffy and adorable. They’re also trained to save your life.

Mt. Baker: Snowboarding Mecca

January 30, 2015

In the Northwest, Mt. Baker is the Mecca of snowboarding. It has a history that’s as long as the sport itself.

Editor’s Note: The Joy of Learning to Ski (as an Adult)

January 28, 2015

As a kid, the closest thing I’d done to skiing was gliding around on inline skates on flat sidewalks.

NW Kids: Extreme Skiing with ‘Tweens and Teens

January 23, 2015

Resort in-boundary skiing kept my three boys happy enough…for a while. Now that two of my three sons are teens however, groomed runs just aren’t cutting it anymore.

OutdoorNW Tweets Newest Winter Gear!

January 21, 2015

OutdoorsNW staffers are at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market through Jan. 23 in Salt Lake City, Utah

2015 OutdoorsNW SNOW Guide Nordic Resources

January 14, 2015

Check out our extensive Web links for Nordic Resources updated for 2015!

Health Nut: Cross-country Skiing for Fitness

January 13, 2015

Downhill skiing is fun and all, but with gravity’s help, the slopes end up doing most of the work.

Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer Feb. 7

January 7, 2015

Attend the 2015 Tubbs Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer event on Feb. 7 at Stevens Pass Nordic Center, and you’ll help a great cause.

Alaska Snow Resort Updates

January 2, 2015

Here’s your Guide for what’s new on Alaska slopes

Montana Snow Resort Updates

December 31, 2014

Here’s your Guide for what’s new on Montana slopes

Oregon Snow Resort Updates

December 31, 2014

Here’s your Guide for what’s new on Oregon slopes

Idaho Snow Resort Updates

December 29, 2014

Here’s your Guide for what’s new on Idaho slopes

B.C. Snow Resort Updates!

December 29, 2014

With 13 ski resorts, 23 ski areas, 10 mountain ranges and North America’s No. 1 ski resort, it’s all about the snow in British Columbia.

Washington Snow Resort Updates

December 29, 2014

Here’s your Guide for what’s new on Washington slopes

Backcountry Turns All Year: Skiing and Riding

December 13, 2014

Some Northwesterners spend summer and autumn waiting in eager anticipation for snow resorts to open

Destination: Silver Star, B.C.

December 12, 2014

Silver Star Mountain Resort in B.C., Canada, has something for everyone and they make it easy.

Whistler’s Blackcomb Glacier: An Immense Geological Marvel

December 10, 2014

Its own tiny, protected provincial park, adjacent to British Columbia’s massive Garibaldi Provincial Park

5 Surprising To-Dos in Whistler, B.C.

December 8, 2014

By the time my family got to Whistler we didn’t even think about doing anything but skiing. But, that didn’t stop me from learning about some of the other activities I’d like to try next time

Health Nut: Cross-country Skiing for Fitness

December 7, 2014

There is minimal risk of injury, not much of a learning curve and you can do it anywhere there is snow.

Our 2014 OutdoorsNW SNOW Guide Digital Edition is now online!

November 26, 2014

Our newest digital edition is now just a click away!
Mt. Baker: Snowboarding Mecca; NW Resort Updates!; SNOW in B.C.!; and more!

Holiday Gift Guide for the Outdoor Enthusiast

November 24, 2014

Step up your holiday gift giving game this season by making sure each gift you give is perfect for the passions of that special brother, friend or daughter.

Winter Festivals

November 23, 2014

Find your winter tribe and party with them!

Outdoors for All Needs Your Help!

November 21, 2014

You can transform the life of an individual with a disability this winter by helping him or her learn

Thanksgiving Skiing Expected in Jackson Hole

November 12, 2014

A fast moving snowstorm dumped 11 inches on the upper mountain with 5 inches at the base . . .

Win Great Prizes courtesy of Warren Miller and OutdoorsNW!

October 28, 2014

Click here to register! You will be directed to sign up for the OutdoorsNW e-Newsletter: This registers you for a chance to win one of these great Prizes. Fine Print: 18 years of age or older to enter. Winner will agree to have his/her name/photo in print and online for promotional purposes. All contestants [...]

Warren Miller’s No Turning Back

October 11, 2014

65th annual film features Washington’s Tyler Ceccanti skiing in Greece! Photo at right: Tyler Ceccanti shreds it on Mount Olympus in Greece. Ceccanti’s home mountain is Crystal Mountain. Photo by Mike Arzt This fall, Warren Miller releases its 65th ski film, No Turning Back, which includes appearances by intrepid Washington State athletes like Tyler Ceccanti, [...]

Portland Ski Fever & Snowboard Show Nov. 14-16

October 9, 2014

The 34th annual Portland Ski Fever & Snowboard Show invites snow enthusiasts to get stoked

Seattle Ski Dazzle Nov. 14-16

October 7, 2014

The 45th annual Seattle Ski Dazzle Ski & Snowboard Show returns to the CenturyLink Field Event Center Nov. 14 –16

Writer Spotlight: Rebecca Agiewich

May 8, 2014

Agiewich is a novelist, essayist, humor writer and creative writing teacher

Tales from the Lift Line X: Letting Them Run

March 20, 2014

“Your skis want to run,” said Michael as I sat in the snow digging my ski free so I could stand up again. “You’re holding them back.”

Crystal’s Damaged High Campbell Chairlifts

March 20, 2014

A large wall of snow that resulted from a routine blast knocked the High Campbell chairlifts out of commission.

Spring Pond Skimming

March 20, 2014

It’s just about time to gear up in your finest costumes, colorful regalia or teeny bikini to take a pond skimming challenge.

Tales from the Lift Line IX: Nickels and Dimes Part II

March 13, 2014

Next to lift tickets, the biggest skiing expense is keeping growing kids in gear.

Sports Medicine: Ski Strong Fit Tip Single Leg Squats

March 12, 2014

Skiing makes winter worthwhile! Can you think of a better way to spend a winter day than on the mountain? Face it, if you live in an area where it snows and you’re not playing in it then it’s just a lot of work . . . >> Click here to download a [...]

Editor’s Note: Getting avy savvy with a backcountry dummy

March 11, 2014

The sun was sinking into the valley when my two friends and I pulled up to the Mt. Baker Lodge for the final fieldtrip of our AIARE Level I avalanche course.

Tales from the Lift Line VIII: Nickels and Dimes

March 6, 2014

Unfortunately, with any kid’s plans to “do this for the rest of my life” comes a problem that all skiing families face: Sticker Shock.

Safety in Deep Snow

March 5, 2014

It was a slow start to winter for many Washington snow resorts, but you would never know it if you’ve been up to play in the last week.

Win Prizes for Sidecountry Safety Videos

March 5, 2014

Avalanche safety organizations in the U.S. and Canadian have partnered to invite skiers and snowboarders to create a four-minute video

Dog Sled Tours at Big White

March 4, 2014

The first thing I did after I arrived at Big White Dog Sled Tours in the heart of the Okanagan range above Kelowna BC was greet 30 plus wagging, yelping, enthusiastic dogs.