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Goat abandoned on Silver Mountain finds new home

KELLOGG, Idaho -- A goat was abandoned on Silver Mountain a few weeks ago, but don't worry: this story has a happy ending. Lift maintenance crews found the goat, who was believed to have been left there by his…

Local ski mountains closing for the season

SPOKANE, Wash. – It’s time to get those last runs in.  Ski season is coming to an end and local mountains are preparing to close down operations as summer approaches.  Here’s what you need to know if you’re looking to…

Silver Mountain closed Tuesday due to dangerous weather

KELLOGG, Idaho -- The ski area on Silver Mountain will be closed Tuesday, February 22. According to a Facebook post, dangerous weather conditions forced the closure. Silver Mountain was expected to reopen Wednesday morning. Schweitzer and Mt. Spokane planned to…

Silver Mountain rescue dog earns his avalanche rescue certification

KELLOGG, Idaho-- All of Roger's hard work has paid off. He officially earned his avalanche rescue certificate. His graduation announcement was posted to Silver Mountain's Facebook. He was named after retired patroller Roger Grosvenor. Grosvenor was a volunteer patroller at…

Silver Mountain to open for winter season Friday

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Silver Mountain will open for the winter season on Friday.  The mountain will only operate the gondola and new covered carpet. The beginner run, tubing hill and scenic gondola rides will also be available on Friday, Saturday…

Schweitzer, Silver preparing to open for ski season Friday

SANDPOINT, Idaho -- Get those skis ready! Schweitzer Mountain and Silver Mountain are preparing to open this week. If the weather permits, both mountains will open on Friday. Schweitzer will begin the season with limited operations on Basin Express and Midway.…

Silver Mountain sees light dusting of snow

KELLOGG, Idaho -- A system moving through the Inland Northwest not only brought much-needed rain, it brought snow.  Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg saw a dusting overnight.  Snow lovers will be happy to hear that the Northwest is predicted to…