Like grizzly bear chauffeurs or a WiFi-enabled beard, mountain resorts combine rugged charm with modern amenities. Get back to nature from a safe distance with today’s Groupon to Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park in Mead. Choose between the following options:

• For $34, you get a Level I package, including a group lesson, a rental, and a lift ticket to Chair 5 (a $69 value).
• For $44, you get a Level II or III package, including a skill-appropriate group lesson, a rental, and an all-mountain lift ticket (an $89 value).<p>

Located within the sprawling Mt. Spokane State Park, Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park is a good place to celebrate Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month, with 1,400 acres of powder-packed trails and instruction from a cadre of experienced snow surfers. Group lessons target individual skill levels: Level I classes teach first-timers the safe and simple steps needed to pet the tamest of bunny slopes, and Levels II and III help intermediate and advanced students to sharpen preexisting skills before cruising down a bump run or taking to the air at mile-long Terrain Park. The school’s training program follows nationally certified standards and is intended for students 3 and older. Customers can access the mountain via Spokane’s convenient and modestly priced bus service or by carpooling with a Sherpa.