Mount Spokane

Several weeks ago my son-in-law and I snowshoed to the top of Mount Spokane. It was a beautiful, though very cold day, but well-worth the trip, though we will not be snowshoeing there again. We discovered to our dismay that our state parks pass ($30 annually) had to be supplemented with another day pass for using the so-called "snow park" there in the winter ($20 per visit).

Mount Spokane is one of the highest peaks in the inland northwest, 5,883 feet (1,793 m) in elevation, and lies northeast of the city of Spokane. The peak is visible from much of the surrounding area. Most of the area is a state park and in the summer is a popular hiking spot. In the winter it is used for skiing, snowmobiling and other snow sports.