Partner Groups & Organizations

Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol

The Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol is one of the largest all-volunteer ski patrols in the nation. It is also one of the oldest patrols in the United States, having been formed as a charter member of the National Ski Patrol in 1938. Patrollers with the MSSP join over 30,000 other National Ski Patrol members serving over 600 ski resorts around the world.

The MSSP roster consists of over 150 patrollers, a unique group of “good Samaritans” from all walks of life dedicated to helping others in need of emergency medical care. The MSSP has alpine & telemark skiers, snowboarders, student patrollers, and non-skiing patrollers, plus a nordic patrol for Mount Spokane State Park nordic ski area.

Our patrollers are trained to the highest standards set by the National Ski Patrol system. Each patroller must undergo over 120 hours of classroom, hands-on, and on-the-hill training for initial certification, plus annual refresher training sessions, and hands-on training throughout the season.

Mt. Spokane Ski Race Team

The Mt. Spokane Ski Race Team (MSSRT), previously the Spokane Ski Racing Association (SSRA), is a non-profit ski team for athletes, ages 5 and up, who want to become expert, all-mountain, life-long skiers while having fun learning to compete in the Olympic disciplines of alpine ski racing. SSRA was established in 1959 and has a proud and successful competitive history.

Mt. Spokane Powderhounds & Adaptive Ski

Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park is proud to partner with City of Spokane Parks & Recreation Department to offer an Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Program. This program is for children and adults 6 years and older with physical disabilities. All lessons employ a one-to-one or one-to-two instructor/ student ratio. The Instructors are volunteers from the community and local universities/colleges. Our instruction methods follow closely with the P.S.I.A. American Teaching System. Program fees do not accurately reflect actual costs. Persons/organizations interested in making donations to help buy specialized equipment should contact the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Call 625-6245 for more information.

Mt. Spokane Prime Timers

Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park is proud to welcome our wonderful group of Prime Timers. Prime Timers are an ages 55+, fun-loving group of Alpine and Nordic skiers as well as snowboarders and snowshoers that have one thing in common—all enjoy playing and socializing at Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park. 

This group host various member functions and benefits for their members. Events offered range from a pre-season party, social hours, lunches, ski trips and invitational visits to other regional Prime Timer groups. 

Prime Timers is a volunteer group and is organized independently from Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park.

Mt. Spokane Nordic Ski Association

Spokane Nordic Ski Association develops and maintains the Mt. Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park, in cooperation with Mt. Spokane State Park and using land allocated by Inland Empire Paper Co. and Idaho Dept. of Lands.

Through membership, donations, and volunteer efforts, Spokane Nordic provides maps, signs, trail maintenance, firewood, land lease costs, facility improvements, grooming logistics, and requesting State development funds.

Spokane Nordic teaches all ages how to Nordic (cross-country) ski, provides ski lessons for all ages, hosts ski events, and informs the community about cross-country ski developments.

Spokane Nordic is member-funded. Your involvement promotes Spokane Nordic’s efforts and brings you into a vibrant community that celebrates health, fitness, family, and the great outdoors. Spokane Nordic members receive informative emails, are invited to special events, have opportunities for ski lessons, and more!

Mt. Spokane State Park

Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park operates within Mt. Spokane State Park, one of the largest of Washington’s State Parks at 13,919 acres. In addition to alpine winter recreation, the park offers year-round recreation including nordic skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, camping, horseback riding, biking and hiking trails, berry picking, sightseeing, and more.

State Park Access

A Discover Pass is needed to park anywhere within the State Park during summer operation. The Sno-Park Permit is required everywhere within Mt. Spokane State Park, excluding the alpine ski area parking lot when the alpine ski area is in normal operation. A “Virtual Ranger” is located at the park entrance, where you can purchase a Sno-Park Permit within the Park. If you do not have a seasonal Sno-park permit, you will need to buy a one-day Sno-Park permit.

Nordic Ski Area

The Park features 25 kilometers of beautifully groomed nordic ski trails that are multi-use in the spring, summer, and fall and for cross-country skiing in the winter. The Park annually hosts the legendary Langlauf cross-country ski race. The trails are groomed regularly, excluding Mondays & Tuesdays. Call the Nordic conditions line at (509) 238-4025 for the most up-to-date weather and grooming information. A Sno-Park permit is required for parking in designated nordic and snowmobile lots from November 1 through May 1. A groomed trails permit is additionally required for usage of the groomed trails.

Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling is allowed within the Park on designated trails. A Sno-Park permit is required for parking in designated nordic and snowmobile lots from November 1 through May 1. A groomed trails permit is additionally required for usage of the groomed trails.

Summit Road/Vista House

The Summit Road is generally open from mid-June through mid-October, and is open all the way to the summit of the mountain, the highest point in Spokane County. Enjoy spectacular vistas and wildlife on the road to the summit. Once on top, visit the historic Vista House, as well as other monuments of historical significance. View area lakes with the telescopic viewfinders. Restrooms are available on the summit.

Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance

Evergreen East is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit, a chapter of Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance (EMBA). Founded in 2010 on the ashes of the former Fat Tire Trail Riders Club, our chapter status allows us to focus on what is important to Eastern Washington, with the support and power of the Statewide EMBA behind us.

Evergreen East promotes mountain biking opportunities by creating and maintaining sustainable trail networks throughout Spokane and the surrounding area in collaboration with other trail user groups, local businesses and land owners. Their network of volunteers are dedicated to enhancing rider experience through trail stewardship, advocacy and education.