I'm stoked- just discovered this site after obsessively refreshing the ski area snow reports for the last week. I just moved to Moscow to work at the U, and I can't wait to start exploring our panhandle mountains. I hear there's snow on Moscow Mtn today! Cheers
To any new members: Welcome!
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Hello everybody,
I've been living in the Spokane area for the last 5 years and finally got tired of resort skiing and boarding. Got some skins and things, and now i'm just looking for places to ease into the idea. I was thinking Mt. Spokane to start things off, but if there are better places around that people are willing to share i'd certainly be interested
I've been living in the Spokane area for the last 5 years and finally got tired of resort skiing and boarding. Got some skins and things, and now i'm just looking for places to ease into the idea. I was thinking Mt. Spokane to start things off, but if there are better places around that people are willing to share i'd certainly be interested
Glad to join the thread. Moving to Sandpoint next summer and looking forward to joining a community of mountain lovers and ski tourers in N. Idaho!
PowderPanda
Staff member
BernsteinBear,
MT Spokey will be the easiest and closest. No real hazards there, besides tree wells. The have an uphill policy which we have the link here or on their website. A great time to hit it is the days they are closed. Other than that, everything else would require having avy gear and training, as well as a partner.
Spend some time in t he tour reports and I'm sure you'll find some options for you!!
Welcome aboard
Cheers,
PP
Hey, I got tagged with a PH Backcountry sticker yesterday!!
Thanks for sticking around to make sure the rig could hobble out safely;~)
Thanks for sticking around to make sure the rig could hobble out safely;~)
PowderPanda
Staff member
Hahaa. Awesome meeting you guys!! I was rolling putting that on! Knew you'd laugh!
Let's go out again! Promise I won't tell!! ☃
I joined last winter when I moved to the St. Joe country. Can't wait to get out and check out some more spots this winter. Had to post, so I could check out some trip reports.
Found out about this site at the Snowlander Expo and hope to meet some other skiers to explore the area with since 2016/17 will be my first season in this area. Got a taste of the backcountry in Utah last year and now looking forward to doing that more here in WA/ID.
I have photos of the culprit for the police report.
Planning my first AT trip in Idaho this December
Looking forward to finding some new powder stashes!
Posting to check out some of your great TR's!
I am new to the community and the area. Would like to sharpen my skills in the backcountry and find places to tour.
Nate
Nate
What's up all. Just moved to Spokane from NE, feels great to be back in the mountains. Planning to shred the gnar all winter--hope to meet some of ya'all out in the backcountry in the near future.
Hey guys. My cousin and I are experienced snowboarders with limited backcountry experience. We have taken a few trips around the lookout and Priest Lake areas. We have the three essential tools (beacon, probe, and shovel) and generally snowshoe into the territory we want to ride. We have had some success on trips but it is generally hit and miss so I wanted to join the community to eliminate the misses!
Hey all! I'm pretty new to north Idaho, from Minnesota. A snowboarding fanatic, but first year splitboarder/backcountry rider. I've been doing tons of avalanche and backcountry practice and will be touring this year with more experienced friends. I can't wait to learn more from this site. Thanks!