Hey All,
My partner and I are moving to Spokane after living in Seattle for a year. Before that we lived in Anchorage, AK.
I'm just curious how the access is for backcountry skiing out of Spokane. I know it won't be the literal "ski out your door" access of Alaska, but hopefully there are at least a couple decent options within 1.5 hours and a hell of a lot less crowded than Seattle.
I'm still fairly new, and seeking mellow terrain. I do have my AIARE training. Quiet spaces and a sense of solitude are the most important things to me when recreating, which feels nearly impossible in the Cascades. I'm assuming things are much calmer over here. Won't be buying a snowmachine anytime soon (maybe in a couple years though), so I'll be relegated to hoofing it.
Anyways, it'd be great to learn a little bit about the access, maybe some pros and cons and what to expect.
Lastly, I know there's a bunch of resorts within 2 hours of Spokane. If I were to get a season pass, is there one that would expand my backcountry options?
Thanks for the help and looking forward to meeting folks.
My partner and I are moving to Spokane after living in Seattle for a year. Before that we lived in Anchorage, AK.
I'm just curious how the access is for backcountry skiing out of Spokane. I know it won't be the literal "ski out your door" access of Alaska, but hopefully there are at least a couple decent options within 1.5 hours and a hell of a lot less crowded than Seattle.
I'm still fairly new, and seeking mellow terrain. I do have my AIARE training. Quiet spaces and a sense of solitude are the most important things to me when recreating, which feels nearly impossible in the Cascades. I'm assuming things are much calmer over here. Won't be buying a snowmachine anytime soon (maybe in a couple years though), so I'll be relegated to hoofing it.
Anyways, it'd be great to learn a little bit about the access, maybe some pros and cons and what to expect.
Lastly, I know there's a bunch of resorts within 2 hours of Spokane. If I were to get a season pass, is there one that would expand my backcountry options?
Thanks for the help and looking forward to meeting folks.