Washington winter fun
Skiing can be a great adventure with the right preparation, a few lessons and a little practice. Those new to the slopes are encouraged to take a lesson or two and familiarize themselves with safety measures available at their chosen ski location.
PHOTO BY MATT BALDWIN/HAGADONE MEDIA GROUP
While downhill and Nordic – also known as cross-country – skiing are the main items on the menu in most cases, snowshoeing, sledding, tubing and even fat biking – using a bicycle with a ski mounted on the front, are all available in Washington, depending on where you visit. Make sure to dress warm and plan your path when heading out into the winter woods.
Snowboarding has become almost as popular, and in some cases more popular, than skiing, depending on where you go. Crystal Mountain Resort, pictured, offers snowboarders a variety of special events and trails to compete in or just enjoy in general. The Evergreen State’s ski facilities offer amazing views of the surrounding areas.
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin may be in the flatlands, sort of, but area residents who enjoy the slopes have a lot of options to choose from just a bit of a road trip away if they’re craving a ski weekend. With the recent snow, packing up skis and poles may be a good way to have an adventure as spring starts to peek around the corner.
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