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NEW YEAR’S ON THE MOUNTAIN
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ith chairlifts open until 6 pm this New Year’s Eve, you may just build up an appetite shredding the gnar all day at Silver Mountain Resort. Not to worry: Noah’s Loft has you covered, with a special prime rib dinner buffet from 6 to 9 pm, running $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 12 and under. To complement the roast, the buffet also features garden salad, Hawaiian rolls,
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12 SNOWLANDER DECEMBER 2015
DECEMBER NIGHT SKIING KICKOFF PARTY The first night skiing event of the season starts with a bang, and the snowy runs will glow under the night lights. Also includes the first live band performance of the season in the Lodge. Dec. 18, from 3:30-9:30 pm. $20 lift tickets. Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park, 29500 N. Mt. Spokane Park Dr. mtspokane.com (238-2220)
garlic herb mashed potatoes and garlicsautéed vegetables, capped off with a dessert choice of huckleberry cheesecake or classic pumpkin pie. Other NYE festivities on the mountain include late tubing hours from 5 to 7 pm, a live DJ with karaoke at Noah’s (21+) and a kid-friendly midnight countdown at the Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark. With indoor and outdoor entertainment
WHITEOUT PARTY The mountain hosts its “pray for snow” event — wear white and send out good thoughts that this year won’t be a repeat of last year! Dec. 19. Lookout Pass, I-90 Exit 0 at Mullan, Idaho. skilookout.com (208-744-1301) CHRISTMAS ON THE MOUNTAIN An evening of holiday-themed festivities for the family; details TBA. Dec. 19. Mission Ridge Resort, 7500 Mission Ridge Rd., Wenatchee, Wash. missionridge.com/events
for all ages, Silver is a popular spot for families looking for a memorable start to the new year. — MAX CARTER New Year’s Eve at Silver Mountain • Thu, Dec. 31; event times vary • Silver Mountain Resort • 610 Bunker Ave., Kellog, Idaho • silvermt.com • 866-344-2675
RENEGADES AND HANDRAILS PT. 1 / LOCAL BREWFEST Part one of the 49º rail jam trilogy, with contests and more. Also taking place on the mountain that day is a winter brew fest, with local breweries featured. Dec. 19. 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort, 3311 Flowery Trail Rd., Chewelah. ski49n. com (935-6649) AVALANCHE AWARENESS COURSE Know the indicators of an avalanche and learn survival and digging methods in this one-day introductory classroom course. Dec. 19, at 9 am. Whitewater
Ski Resort, 602 Lake St., Nelson, B.C. skiwhitewater.com (250-354-4944) FREE NIGHT SKIING To celebrate the regionwide start of the holiday break from school, the mountain opens up the lifts and runs for no cost. Dec. 19, from 3 pm-close. (Lift tickets still required; stop by the ticket window before boarding). Schweitzer Mountain Resort, 10000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd., Sandpoint, Idaho. schweitzer.com (208263-9555)