mantraskier
The dude abides

Alpine Haus would be my first choice traditional alpine gear and they are starting to get into more backcountry stuff as well. Brian, the new owner is on here occasionally. Phone number there is 509-534-4554.

Mountain Gear will cover the AT/Tele market. Contact either John or Mark at 509-325-9000.

There is a little bit of overlap between the two shops but not much and they have a good working relationship (employees from each frequent the other) so you might be able to get something worked out to get both places helping you out in one setting.

I usually stay at my friend's place in Frisco most weekends. Ski A-Basin and Breckenridge most often... I like A-Basin the most, but an overwhelming majority of my friends like Breck...

Copper is decent too, but I usually don't get a season pass there. Loveland is great on really busy weekends.