For the past six winters, parents have had a chance to launch their gleeful children down a mountainside, all in hopes of knocking down 10 inflatable bowling pins to achieve an elusive strike. This quirky annual tradition takes place at Lookout Pass (starting at 1 pm) and is free to anyone with a season pass or lift ticket. Teams consist of two people — an adult or older sibling and a child under 12. Children are placed on a saucer and pushed down the gentle slope by their teammate, aiming for the pins. Liability releases are required for participation, and helmets are suggested. (Bumpers not provided.) The top three snow bowlers win a prize and in the event of a tie, a bowl-off is conducted. No bowling match is complete without food, though, and Lookout’s Mountain Brewfest provides grub from 11 to 2 pm. Pick up a brat from the grill and sip one of the numerous beers on tap.
Kids Snow Bowling & Mountain Brewfest • Sun, Jan. 28 • All ages • Free with season pass or lift ticket • Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area • I-90 Exit 0, Mullan • skilookout.com • 208-744-1301