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Locals Know Best: Megan Middleton

Anyone who has had the pleasure of knowing or working with Megan Middleton could attest to her strong work ethic, determination and positive attitude. Anyone who knows her from snowboarding probably never thought she left the mountain. All day jobs … (Continue Reading)

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Smash Life Banked Slalom Recap: MTNTracksMedia

Last weekend, Alpental hosted their stop of the Smash Life! Banked Slalom to commemorate the passing of Aaron Robinson, a snowboarder who passed away recently in an on-hill accident. Our good friend Adrienne Schofhauser from Mountain Tracks Media was able … (Continue Reading)

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LWSC 10th Anniversary of Chicks On Sticks

Leavenworth Winter Sports Club will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Chicks On Sticks, the women’s only winter event to promote breast cancer awareness and raise funds for The Wellness Place of Wenatchee.  Women are welcome to cross-country ski or snowshoe … (Continue Reading)

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Know Before You Go: Snowpack Analysis & Forecasting

With the massive dump that Washington’s Cascade range is currently receiving, many locals are excitedly heading upwards in hopes of claiming some fresh tracks. SkiWashington.com wants to remind everyone that skiing or riding out of bounds during extreme avalanche conditions … (Continue Reading)

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Locals Know Best: Jacob Krugmire

If you follow the Washington snowboard competition circuit or spend any time up at the Summit at Snoqualmie’s Terrain Parks, then you already know that the Summit cranks out stylish and impressive rippers year after year. A few weeks back … (Continue Reading)

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A-Rob’s Smash Life Banked Slalom at the Summit

On Saturday the 21st, Alpental will be hosting A-Rob’s Smash Life Banked Slalom to benefit our dear friend Aaron Robinson, who recently passed away from a snowboarding accident in the backcountry of Chile. Only 150 racer slots are available, so … (Continue Reading)

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Who Got Turns Today?

Looks like today was the first epic powder day of this massive NW swell that’s rolling in. We saw a handful of good pictures come in early as skiers and boarders have started making their way down from the hill … (Continue Reading)

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TGR’s One For The Road Tour Stops In Seattle

One For The Road is back in Seattle for a special benefit show as part of the Blue Tarp Tour – a film festival dedicated 100% to raising money for the American Cancer Society. All ticket and raffle proceeds will … (Continue Reading)

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New Snow Headed To The Northwest!

It’s time to dial into Larry’s Powder Report, because another storm is quickly headed our way and Washington looks to be on course for significant snowfall this week. Unofficial Networks put in the legwork to get us some stats and … (Continue Reading)

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Nimbus Independent: En Route: Aether

Nimbus Independent just dropped their latest composition – En Route: Aether –  which follows Eric Pollard and his crew around to some pretty sick spots filmed in 2011. This mash-up is one of my favorites that Nimbus has ever done, … (Continue Reading)