Snow Bound is our section devoted to covering winter sports and related topics.

Last updated April 15, 1999

Springtime snowshoeing: Heavy snowpack makes mountain hiking fabulous, despite avalanche dangers

Baker, Crystal ski areas will operate into May

Guardians of the slopes: Ski patrol assumes some policing duties but safety is still its prime directive

Winter snows bathe Kennedy Hot Springs in more savory light

Mission Possible: Superb snow plus planned upgrades may spark a run for the Ridge

Backcountry allure may be tempting fate

Bundled for fun: The snow-inclined have plenty of places to frolic in Washington

The big lift: Infusion of development money brings Washington's ski areas up to snuff

The sweet snow of the backcountry brings bliss with a blast

For warmth and softness, ski fashions are going for the fleece

Skiers and snowboarders race into the debate on helmets

Ski packages a slick way to save money, cut hassles on snow-country vacations

The slopes are calling, with new chairlifts and lots of good deals

Fall is the season for cross-country skiing in Yellowstone area

Ski-hut trips are an easy way to savor an uncrowded Yosemite

Iditarod cabin peels away the stress

A mountain of improvements coming to The Summit

Book describes Alaska in vivid detail

Season's first snow in North Cascades and Olympics

Senior skiers banquet and hall of fame ceremony scheduled

State ski areas prepare to unveil major improvements amid talk of a big season

Scramble on up
Expert skills and conditioning required for this challenging, sometimes scary sport

Lift prices head downhill as season wanes

Stevens Pass to add another high-speed chairlift

Ice Ages
Skating appeals to young and old and people of all skills

Dashing through the snow
Two-horse open sleigh ride is a romantic trip back in time

'Six-pack' lift slated for Crystal Mountain

Nighttime is the right time
Ski areas are less crowded, cheaper and better after dark

Beacons can save lives during avalanches

North Cascades Nirvana
Mount Baker's big terrain draws hard-core riders and sliders

Free-heelin'
Telemark skiing's grace and versatility have more skiers turning to the sport

Slope dangers
Deaths of Bono, Kennedy spur ski safety warning

Are
Skiing at Sweden's top resort is a pleasantly chilly experience

Treading snowly
Snowshoeing is a calm, simple winter sport that appeals to many, especially aging boomers

Grooming for the future
A blizzard of upgrades at Crystal, Snoqualmie and the rest

Vital statistics
Just the important facts about Washington's ski areas

Emergency funding saves avalanche warnings

Snow-tech togs
Outdoor apparel's fashion statement is about function

All Aboard
Innovative new designs literally change the shape of skiing

Staying fit
The time to feel the burn is before you hit the ski slopes

Ski trip planning
Here's help to plan your winter vacation

Telluride
Booming again, the famed ski area gives up its ghosts

Outlook for the West
With a record El Nino looming, ski areas may be in deep stuff

Boarding school
Two groups give teens hope on the slopes

Senior Schussers
Golden-agers are taking to the slopes

High Huts
Volunteers are the backbone of Mount Tahoma ski lodgings

Dog sledding


A "cool" way to revel in winter's glory


Running with the dogs captures spirit of the wild for Idaho lad

Whistler Wonderland

B.C.'s twin-peak ski resort has it all

B.C.'s twin peaks share similar characteristics

Ski injuries
Knee injuries common for tired skiers

A glossary of ski terms

Skate skiing
A new, faster method of skiing starts to take off

Lone Mountain
Montana ranch offers prime cross-country skiing

Snowboarders
Slowly but surely, ski areas are welcoming them as patrons

Yakima
Old ski lodge is being restored to past glory