While our sunny days make for excellent outdoor recreation during spring, summer, and fall, that same sun shines in the winter on the fabulous snow-covered playgrounds at Ski Bluewood and Spout Springs.

Ski Bluewood facilities include two triple chairlifts, one platterpull, a day lodge, cafeteria, pub, retail shop, 21 ski runs, a half-pipe for snowboarders, ski and snowboard equipment rentals, as well as repair and lessons. It’s located 52 miles southeast of Walla Walla in the Blue Mountains, near Dayton. For more information call 509-382- 4725 or visit www.bluewood.com.

Spout Springs at Tollgate Mountain touts a top elevation of 5,550 feet with 550 feet of vertical drop. There are four ski lifts serving a total of 21 skiable acres. In addition to downhill, Spout Springs offers an extensive network of cross-country trails. And much of the hill is well lighted for night skiing. For snow conditions and more information call 541-566-0320 or visit www.skispoutsprings.com.