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Nordic ski, snowshoe rentals available at Mount Spokane

For the first time, cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals will be available at Mount Spokane State Park out of this trailer operated Thursday-Monday.
For the first time, cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals will be available at Mount Spokane State Park out of this trailer operated Thursday-Monday.

WINTERSPORTS -- A new rental service for cross-country skis and snowshoes is officially debuting today at Mount Spokane State Park.

Fitness Fanatics, based at 12425 E. Trent Ave., will have a trailer full of gear to rent, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursdays-Mondays during the winter season. The trailer is next to Selkirk Lodge and the Mount Spokane nordic ski trails.

Fitness Fanatics owner Robin Deruwe said Sno-Park passes and snacks will be sold and snowshoeing maps will be available.

The center will have classic and skate gear for adults and kids, as well as hats, gloves and waxes, she said.

Nordic skis and snowshoes can be reserved by calling the store, (509) 922-6080.

Snowshoeing event Dec. 7

The annual Snowshoe Stomp, Spokane’s only snowshoe event, is set for Sunday, Dec. 7, at Mount Spokane State Park, sponsored by Fitness Fanatics.

It's a day of racing, training and just simply snowshoeing for fun.

Transportation will be available from Mt. Spokane High School on a first come, first serve basis.

$25 for Individual Participant (Includes one beanie)*
$50 for family of four (Parent and child combo; Includes 2 beanies; Option to purchase more beanies)*
*Add $10 if pay at the event

Click HERE to Register



Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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