• Post Falls Dam

  • Photographed by Tom Holman

Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a slope that is covered with snow on a snowboard attached to a rider's feet using a special boot set onto mounted binding. The development of snowboarding was inspired by skateboarding, surfing and skiing. It was developed in the U.S.A. in the 1960s and the 1970s and became a Winter Olympic Sport in 1998. Idaho. Idaho boasts mega-terrain of fun geared to the snow-boarding enthusiast.

Resorts for snowboarding:

Schweitzer Resort
Sandpoint
www.schweitzer.com

Silver Mountain Resort
Kellogg
www.silvermt.com

Snowboard Terms and Tricks

Ollie
A trick in which the snowboarder springs off the tail of the board and into the air.

Nollie
A trick in which the snowboarder springs off the nose of the board and into the air.

Fakie ollie
While riding switch, the snowboarder performs an ollie.

Fakie Nollie
Riding switch, the rider performs a nollie.

Shifty
An aerial trick in which a snowboarder twists his body, rotating his/her board 90° and then returning it to its original position before landing. This trick can be performed frontside or backside, and also in variation with other tricks and spins.

Air-to-fakie
Airing straight out of a vertical transition (halfpipe, quarterpipe) and then re-entering fakie, without rotation.

Poptart
Airing from fakie to forward on a quarterpipe or halfpipe without rotation.

Flail
A term used to describe the movements of an out-of-control snowboarder who is waving his/her hands wildly while in the air. Also called humping sheep or rolling down the windows.

Jibbing and Rail Riding
Rail riding (also known as jibbing) is a technique in snowboarding where the riders will ride over rails and other like obstacles, both man-made or natural, typically in a park or urban environment. Freeride snowboarders also commonly find incidental jibs, such as a downed tree, that prove suitable to ride over in the course of their line or run.

Freeriding
The freeride style is the most common and easily accessible style of snowboarding. It involves riding down any terrain available. Freeriding may include aerial tricks and jib (any type of fixture which can be ridden with the board that is not snow) tricks borrowed from freestyle, or deep carve turns more common in alpine snowboarding, utilizing whatever natural terrain the rider may encounter.[citation needed]

Freeriding equipment is usually a stiff soft boot with a directional twin snowboard: since the freeride style may encounter many different types of snow conditions, such as ice and deep powder.

Dry Slope
Dry slopes are man-made slopes which provide an alternative terrain for snowboarders wanting to snowboard during the summer or for those who live too far away from a snowy mountain. Dry slopes are commonly found in Europe and are rare in the United States. Common surface material are dendex, snowflex, perma-snow, astroride and neveplast.

Freestyles
In freestyle, the rider uses manmade terrain features such as rails, jumps, boxes, and innumerable other innovative features to perform tricks on. The term "box" refers to an object with a slick top, usually of polyethylene(HDPE), that the rider can slide on with the base of their board. Like all freestyle features, boxes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and difficulty levels. The intent of freestyle is to use these terrain features to perform a number of aerial or jib tricks. The term "jib" refers to the rider doing a slide or press on an object not made of snow. This most commonly refers to tricks done on boxes, rails, or even trees.

The equipment used in freestyle is usually a soft boot with a twin tipped board for better balance while riding regular or switch, though freeride equipment is often used successfully. The most common binding stance used in freestyle is called "duck foot", in which the trailing foot has a negative degree of arc setup while the leading foot is in the positive range i.e. +12°/-9°. Freestyle riders who specialize in jibbing often use boards that are shorter than usual, with softer flex and filed down edges. Shorter length enables the board to be rotated faster, and a softer flex requires less energy for a rider to press a feature. Reverse camber boards, or better known as rocker boards, are most often used as freestyle boards due to their softer flex and inverted 'camber' design. Pressing refers to a type of jib where the rider leans heavily toward the nose or tail of their board- causing the opposite end of their board to lift off of the feature they are sliding on. This trick is typically done for added style. Freestyle also includes halfpipe tricks. A halfpipe (or "pipe") is a trench-like half-tube made of snow. Tricks performed may be rotations such as a 360° (a full turn) in the air, or an off-axis spin like a "McTwist". Tricks can be modified while hitting different features.

Freecarve
Similar to skiing, this race and slalom focused style is still practiced, though infrequently. Sometimes called alpine snowboarding, or the 'euro-carve', freecarving takes place on hard packed snow or groomed runs and focuses on the ultimate carving turn, much like traditional skiing. Little or no jumping takes place in this discipline. Freecarve equipment is a ski-like hardshell boot and plate binding system with a true directional snowboard that is usually very stiff and narrow to facilitate fast and responsive turns. Shaped-skis can thank these "freecarve" snowboards for the cutting-edge technology leading to their creation.

Winter in North Idaho

 

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In North Idaho skiing is not for the faint of heart! Several ski resorts are blanketed across the Idaho Panhandle. Hundreds of acres of groomed and ungroomed runs provide a thrilling day for novices on the bunny hill or for the most experienced skier. Breathtaking views are simply a fringe benefit topping off each spectacular run. If you enjoy cross country skiing, miles of groomed trails are available throughout the region. Skiing in North Idaho is a thrill that you will be glad to add to your list of "boy, I'm glad I did that!"

Make buddies on the chairlift: All of our ski hills in North Idaho are located i Unique, small, community-oriented towns. Everyone is still genuinely friendly here. Keep the karma going by being a good steward. Strike up a conversation on the chairlift and you’re likely to gain a new friend and learn more about Majestic North Idaho.

Ski Resorts:

Schweitzer Resort
Sandpoint
Schweitzer boasts high speed quads, 2,500 acres of skiing terrain, a vertical drop of near 2,500 feet, trails that stretch more than two miles. There are 59 named trails, and a good amount of bowl skiing (open snow fields with few or no trees to get in the way). Celebrate any season at Schweitzer! www.schweitzer.com

Silver Mountain Resort
Kellogg
In the winter Burn Rubber at Silver Mountain’s new Snow Tubing Park & Moving Carpet Lift. surf the snow then surf the waves all in the same day as it builds the first of its kind waterpark at any ski resort in the west – Silver Rapids. Silver Mountain Resort brings the thrills of surfing, sliding, tubing, and other wet and wild fun to the high country. www.silvermt.com

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Shopping is a dream come true for those who like to browse antiques or hunt bargains. The region is known for its tremendous antique shops, flea markets and beautiful art galleries, filled with the work of artists, both established and new on the scene. Pilgrim's Market located on 4th Street in Coeur d'Alene carries a full organic line of food as well as healthy choices for everyone. Check out Johannes & Co. Jewelers for a one of a kind gem. Coldwater Creek, the mail order catalog company, has a beautiful shopping center in Sandpoint stocked with clothing, home decor and rustic artifacts. A variety of shops can keep you occupied all day long with specialty wine shops, regional and national department stores, and unique stores filled with treasures you will want to take home.

Frame of Mind
208.667.6889 • 119 N. Second St.
Custom framing of family heirlooms and collectible art. Featuring local artists, Carl Funseth, Carrie Wells, and many others for your viewing pleasure.

Lupe Baze
“Backporch Productions”
208.660.7712 • Clay Art Work featured at several North Idaho Galleries. For a list of current galleries visit: www.clayworkbylupe.com.

Pilgrims Market
Pilgrim’s Gourmet Deli & Bakery
1316 N 4th St in CdA
Pilgrim’s Gourmet Deli & Bakery, with its open kitchen and personable staff, is the happenin’ place to be! Chef Dane Rice and the prodigious Deli Staff value customer interaction and service beyond providing the delectable organic, natural and nitrate-free foods that are their specialty. Everything from their Grill Menu, Soup & Salad Bar, Deli Case, Bakery, Juice Bar and Grab-n-Go cooler is made daily from scratch. And we even offer raw, vegan and vegetarian selections! At Pilgrim’s Deli & Bakery, you know you will find something delicious and healthy to satisfy your hunger.
208.676.9730
www.pilgrimsmarket.com

Sassy Salsa
Get it spicy, get it hot. Do you like South of the border hot or south of the Border mild? The flavors like the colors in the mexican sunset run electric over your taste buds. Easy to make for yourself or a crowd.  Just add diced tomatoes for our fresh south of the border taste. Or dress it up with onions, red peppers and more. We provide the spice, you get the . Make it in minutes and it goes down even faster. Yum! Sunset in your mouth. Get up and get Sassy.

Johannes & Co. Jewelers
208.664.3874 • 406 E. Sherman Ave. Cd’A
Make a statement! A jewelry Gallery displaying pieces from dozens of nationally known designers including Sakamoto, and other national award winners. Create a signature to highlight your own indiviuality

 

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Roman Nose Trail

LENGTH: 3-4 miles (round trip)
ENDURANCE LEVEL: easy
SKILL LEVEL: beginner
ELEVATION: 100 to 500 ft; 1,300 ft to summit
SEASON: late June-October
Region: North Idaho
Location:  Bonners Ferry—Selkirk Mountains

Family Friendly? Yes, age 5 and above

Hike Description: This trail features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and fishing and is best used from May until October.This well-traveled trail gives hikers easy access to some of the most beautiful terrain in the Selkirk Mountains. From the trailhead, hikers can reach three different lakes and a scenic interpretive loop that provides captivating views of the lower lake. Those who are willing to take on an off-trail scramble can also get stunning views of the Selkirk Crest from the top of the 7,260-ft Roman Nose Peak.

Remember to dress for the weather and bring your hiking essentials.

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