EDITOR’S NOTE
IT AIN’T OVER YET
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hat a season it has been so far! We’ve had two intense cold snaps, enjoyed an endless inversion that kept the mountains high above the fog and in the sunshine for what seemed like weeks, and a handful of deep powder days — the latter not quite in the epic proportions that we’re used to in the Inland Northwest. Even though it seems that the snow has eluded our region this season, several resorts in Washington, Idaho and Montana are still registering on Top 30 deepest snowpack lists from around the U.S. But the weather from the season’s first two months is in the past, so let’s look forward to the season’s remaining two and half
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months. This time of year brings some of the best events to local hills, with spring carnivals, ski- and snowboard-themed fundraisers and a postseason favorite, the LEADMAN Triathlon, featuring downhill skiing, biking and running, an exciting event for spectators and participants alike. The Olympics are in full swing, satiating our inner children who dreamed of being ski racers, terrain-park tricksters and half-pipe exhibitionists. Spring is synonymous with bluebird powder days and corn skiing. The days are getting longer, powder chasers are planning road trips and the sun seems to be kissing our faces, giving skiers and snowboarders their badge of honor, the goggle tan. This, the last Snowlander issue, is always a tough one: There’s still so much more of the ski season left, yet it’s the final issue until the fall. Continue to follow us on Facebook for events and industry happenings. Remember, it’s never too late to pray for snow! Some of the best powder days are in the spring, so keep those snow dances up. Hope to see you on the hill!
Ski & Ride Ski & Ride Powder Packs can be used from January 6th - April 6th, 2014. Purchase 8 gallons of gas and pick the Powder Pack of your choice from participating Conoco/76 stations in the Inland Northwest. (Present your receipt to the cashier to receive Powder Pack)
Ski & Ride Powder Pack Offers Mt. Spokane | Thursdays, Buy 1 Get 1, both tickets
must be used same day. Silver Mountain | Mondays - buy 1 get 1. Purchase full price ticket and recieve a free ticket. Both must be used same day.
Conoco Stations WASHINGTON
West Plains Conoco 11980 W Sunset Hwy | Airway Heights, WA Chattaroy Quick Stop 28312 N Newport Hwy | Chattaroy, WA Cheney Conoco 2654 1st St | Cheney, WA PDQ 14710 N Newport Hwy | Mead, WA Chester Store 11504 E Dishman Mica | Spokane, WA Circle N Stores 3620 N Sullivan | Spokane, WA Conoco Food Mart 1605 W Third | Spokane, WA Hillyard Grocery 5803 N Market | Spokane, WA IDAHO
Junction Quick Stop 1550 S Hwy 3 Ex 34 | Cataldo, ID Cd’A Gas Mart 1936 Government Way | Coeur d’Alene, ID Chad’s River Mart 400 Cd’A River Rd. | Kingston, ID Depot Express 614 E Main | Grangeville, ID Ady’s Convenience & Car Wash 1815 E Seltice | Post Falls, ID Mac’s Gas & Grocery 708 9th St | Priest River, ID Miller’s Food City 31964 N 5th Ave | Spirit Lake, ID
76 Stations WASHINGTON
Mid-City Gas & Go 1001 E Wellesley | Spokane, WA IDAHO
Handy Mart 213 Spokane St | Post Falls, ID Osburn Gas Mart 3rd & Mullan | Osburn, ID Post Falls Gas Mart 211 E Seltice | Post Falls, ID Ross Point HICO 770 N Hwy 41 | Post Falls, ID Rathdrum HICO 15963 N Hwy 41 | Rathdrum, ID
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This offer cannot be comined with any other discount offered at Mt. Spokane, Silver Mountain. This ticket must be used the same day as purchased, has no cash value and cannot be used to resell. Stamped gas receipt must accompany voucher. *Mt. Spokane, Silver Mountain, participating Conoco/76 stations, member, affiliate, subsidiary companies and their retailers/wholesales and the employees, officer and agents of each entity are not, liable for any claims, demands, actions or causes of action on account of any injury to participating participant in this promotion. 76 Logo and Tagline
JEN FORSYTH Snowlander Editor
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