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04-12-2022, 10:54 AM #226
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04-12-2022, 03:19 PM #227Registered User
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We had an offer accepted in Spokane and as long as we can close on time (seems like we're in good shape, but nothing is guaranteed), I'll be moving to Spokane in the late May / early June timeframe.
I told my wife that if we close on time, the first thing I'm going to do is buy a Schweitzer season pass at their early bird pricing (until May 31), but is that hasty? Should I consider another area? Schweitzer is the only one I've ridden; I've probably spent 15-20 days there over the last 10 years or so and am a fan, but I just had a little FOMO since I've never ridden the other resorts like Silver and 49* North.
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04-12-2022, 03:49 PM #228
One word: Huckleberries
That place rocks. I would kill for a full blown Huckleberries here in W2. We've got as n abbreviated one inside Super1 which is something but not even close to the one in Spookaloo.“When you see something that is not right, not just, not fair, you have a moral obligation to say something. To do something." Rep. John Lewis
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04-12-2022, 04:18 PM #229
Welcome!
Nothing wrong with Schweitzer so long as you can handle the drive and the fog. I'll be happy to show you around the hill, but sounds like you likely know it decently well already.
All the INW resorts/hills are fun in their own way... maybe consider getting the Ikon pass and the Indy pass, and checking them all out this season? Don't forget its a reasonable drive to Canada and Montana as well now...
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04-12-2022, 05:11 PM #230Registered User
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04-12-2022, 05:30 PM #231Registered User
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04-12-2022, 05:48 PM #232
The problem with Ikon and Schweitzer is you get a limited number of days, five, I think.
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04-12-2022, 06:03 PM #233Registered User
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04-12-2022, 06:12 PM #234Registered User
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04-12-2022, 06:28 PM #235
The tree skiing at mt Spokane is pretty damn fun. Skiers right out of bounds chair 1 is fun but mind the creek
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04-12-2022, 06:34 PM #236“When you see something that is not right, not just, not fair, you have a moral obligation to say something. To do something." Rep. John Lewis
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04-12-2022, 06:44 PM #237
Spokane - living there?
Welcome to the hood, grabbing a beer in Perry as I type this. Once you’re out here id love to show you around. Great beer, biking is off the chain. I hold a Silver pass despite living 30 minutes from Spokane. It’s a great hill but given its challenging elevation one I only hit when it’s nuking in Spokane (especially at night).
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04-13-2022, 09:59 AM #238Registered User
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Thanks everyone for the kind words! One thing that struck us about Spokane vs. Bellingham: while B'ham is a great location w/r/t Seattle/Vancouver and in some ways has better outdoor access, Spokane feels like a community, and Bellingham felt more like Bend: just a destination for outdoor sports and retirees. That may make it a better fit for the long haul. We're also pretty excited to check out the area - we've spent lots of time west of the Cascades, and not much on the east side.
SkiLyft, thanks for the offer of a guided Spokane tour! I'd love to take you up on that once we're up there - would especially like to hear your biking recs.
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04-13-2022, 10:13 AM #239
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04-13-2022, 01:17 PM #241
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04-13-2022, 02:12 PM #242Registered User
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I could see Schweitzer plus indy pass too...Can't go too far wrong, and it will be the first winter of many, so lots of time to try new permutations of passes. I'm pretty excited to leave the crowds of Mt. Hood behind
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04-13-2022, 08:09 PM #243
I’ve only been through a few times, but I’m a big Spokane fan. Had a sweet night powder ski at mt Spokane. Bluebird pow day at 49N. Great days at red, Schweitzer and fernie. And then haul way up north to Kh and Roger’s pass. Oh, bad the falls through the city are just mesmerizing!
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04-13-2022, 08:23 PM #244
I spent 8 years in the area (north, between Deer Park and Chewelah). Skied 49N mainly, loved that place. So many great powder days. Being so close to BC is a huge plus. So much great road riding in the area too. I’d consider moving back after I retire; it really is a neat area.
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04-13-2022, 09:23 PM #245
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04-13-2022, 09:49 PM #246
Happy to show you around 49 next season.
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04-13-2022, 11:23 PM #247
casper fry is closin doors, better hurry! and welcome. i drive up to schweitzer but it is a haul to do back-to-back if that’s your style
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04-14-2022, 04:35 PM #248
I hear the meth is cheap too
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04-14-2022, 05:53 PM #249Registered User
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Welcome Dan. I sorta know silver so if old shitty chairs with blah terrain is your jam I could show ya some sick greens.
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04-14-2022, 06:50 PM #250
https://www.inlander.com/spokane/cas...t?oid=23633367
What a shame, sad they just didn’t sell it. Seems someone would buy it.
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