I am not the seller/proprietor, but Ferry County is an unsung gem of a place on the verge of losing its sole outdoor gear store, The Outfitters - I figured that someone on this forum might be...

I am not the seller/proprietor, but Ferry County is an unsung gem of a place on the verge of losing its sole outdoor gear store, The Outfitters - I figured that someone on this forum might be...

The foreign pass above the Salmo River skied well today, though the snow got stickier after our siesta on Ripple Ridge.

Not sure if you all enjoy bike-related adventuring, but there's a fun and low-key monthly publication focused on bike riding and other Northeast Washington-relevant subjects called the Ferry County...

I'll post there too, thanks.

I'm moving to Spokane next month from Walla Walla, looking forward to more geographic diversity without the constant congestion and competition of the I-5 corridor. Bluewood is a fine local hill but...

I'm stoked they are sticking to triples with the Alpental upgrades, especially International (I remember when it was slated to be a high speed quad). Seems like a good balance between uphill...

Hearing reports of a fatality in the backcountry near Anthony Lakes today, anyone know what happened?

Not trying to pry or be disrespectful in this tragic situation, but it could be helpful for...

Red is great, I've also heard good things about the little ski hill near Grand Forks, Phoenix Mountain. Seems casual/fun.

I think the only place a new ski area might be feasible would be somewhere in the Colville National Forest of Northeast Washington, but it would still require vast amounts of funding and a...

My main beef with the border is that the Danville, WA border crossing isn't open earlier.

Come help me gentrify Metaline Falls lol. There's great access to Whitewater, Kootenay Pass, the Salmo-Priest Wilderness, also it's the only place in NE WA I saw multiple Biden signs.

That being...

Appreciate the perspective. I'm looking forward to exploring the area (just purchased backcountry guidebooks/maps for the Rossland Range and Kootenay Pass).

I'm curious, what's the read on Salmo Ski Hill? Is there a nice community there, how is the terrain/snow?

Also curious about the same topics in regards to Phoenix Mountain.

FYI they switched around the numbering for the new lift. The new quad is now 1, the old shitbox is 8 for some reason before they rip it out next spring.

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49° North, WA : Lifts

I heard they did a fuck ton of brush cutting skiers right below midway (or at least they were going to), so the mountain might ski differently. I did some exploring in that area (called BootHill on...

Get any photos?

According to liftblog and the one of the higher up maintanance employees who left a comment, it will be called Northern Spirit.

https://liftblog.com/49-north-wa/

Slightly irksome that they still haven't decided on the name of the new lift.

It's definitely a pipedream, yeah. Ione's single runway airport would need to be expanded, or people could just fly into Spokane, and for hotels the towns of Ione, Metaline, and Metaline Falls would...

Apropos of nothing, but I still think the most untapped potential for a new ski area in WA exists up in the Selkirks near Metaline Falls, or at least that's where I want a ski area to be built the...

I still think the most untapped potential for a new ski area in WA exists up in the Selkirks near Metaline Falls, or at least that's where I want a ski area to be built the most. Compared to other...

Oh yeah, I’m down for that.


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After a season working at 49 Degrees N this winter, I figure a spring day in the Cascades will be nice too. Trying to decide between Mission, Alpy, and White Pass this Saturday, any advice?

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Very civil.


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Not sure why every single post you make here needs to be really passive aggressive or negative. I’ll obviously take appropriate steps to stay safe in the bc.


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I’ll check them out.


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No shit, Sherlock. [emoji854]

I know that neither of them are ideal for the Kettles, I was just curious if one was slightly less bad for tracking that particular mountain range than the other.
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What is the best IPAC Forecast area to look at to monitor avalanche conditions on Sherman Pass?


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I wasn’t saying it was great :)


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You just need to know about the secret cliff spot between 2 and 4.


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Good point, probably not going this winter.


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Really appreciate it, thanks.


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Do you use a sled to access it?


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Thanks a bunch for the advice!


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That’s disappointing to hear.


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Yes


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What is the best way to access Kalispell Peak for Backcountry Skiing in the winter? I stare at it during my job, and have long been interested in what the terrain/snow is like there.


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PSA:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210226/667655127f4e10060ed894b7ec0e7e99.jpg
Also the windy Spokane hill had great snow and no visibility today.


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PSA:https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210225/7d7f50897d912fafc3a24b78343cc365.jpg
I’m definitely going to try to go.


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Amazing pow at the local hill today. Probably because the road getting up here was a shitshow (hopefully I don’t need a new transmission lol) and the viz is...

https://liftblog.com/2021/02/19/high-speed-quad-coming-to-49-degrees-north/

Looking forward to this.


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I like my days off lol.


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Was keeping this secret from you all. Excited to share!

https://liftblog.com/2021/02/19/high-speed-quad-coming-to-49-degrees-north/


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Here’s a good spot, which is pretty safe from avalanches as long as one stays along the ridge/in the trees. Unfortunately a bit over an hour to get there from Spokane.

47°27'54.7"N 115°45'35.8"W...

I got up the pass from republic in around 20 minutes last night, and the road and trailhead were all well plowed[emoji6].


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Also I lived in the KF/Colville Area earlier this year, and I honestly wasn’t a fan. The only place in Stevens County I’m a big fan of is Chewelah.

Sorry to be picky :)


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I don’t want to deal with pollutants from the lead smelter just across the border from Northport, and I find both Metaline Falls and Republic to be more charming.


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I already asked about this in the Inland NW thread, but I figured there might be some good insights here as well.

Between Metaline Falls and Republic, which would be a better ski town?

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Coming back to this, how does the presence of Kootenay Pass factor into things? I’ve heard the backcountry up there is pretty good.


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Appreciate the advice. I’ll make sure to do my due diligence.


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