In a few months, Olympic enthusiasts everywhere will be glued to the TV to watch their fill of all things snow and ice. But in between bouts of figure skating and freestyle skiing, we might see a different sport edging into the prime-time coverage: biathlon. The combination of cross-country skiing and precision shooting, biathlon is […]
Guns, Lycra, and Skinny Skis: Biathlons Catch on in the Inland Northwest Read More »
Peak 7 Adventures, a faith-based non-profit organization headquartered in Spokane that takes underprivileged and at-risk youth in Washington and Oregon on outdoor recreation outings, was the recipient of a $25,000 The North Face Explorer Fund grant this past summer. Peak 7 was one of 10 organizations selected out of 500 applicants in May to produce
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Roz Savage, Hay House Inc, 2013, 200 pages Roz Savages new book, “Stop Drifting, Start Rowing: One Woman’s Search for Happiness and Meaning Alone on the Pacific,” is about finding direction in life as much as it is a rowing adventure. There is plenty of rowing action: stormy nights that roll the Brocade (Roz’s boat)
Decades ago, when I was a child, my world grew so much larger when I got a bicycle. The bike also gave me more mobility and the freedom that goes along with it. It’s a sense of freedom that many of us take for granted. And it’s a freedom that isn’t necessarily available to everyone.
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Brad Naccarato spent 3 seasons in Colorado as a certified alpine skiing instructor and has a combined 10 years of ski retail experience here in the Inland Northwest. Over the last two months, I covered tips for buying new alpine skis and bindings – now we’re going to take a look at the last and
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Christmas is right around the corner, and if you’re still looking for the right gift for that “outdoorsy” type on your list, never fear. We have put together a list of some of the hottest holiday outdoor adventure gift ideas that you can find at local shops throughout the Inland Northwest. We’ve included a wide
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This strenuous hike is close enough to Spokane to make it a mid-week, after work workout; pack your headlamp because the best views are to be had after dark. If you’d rather see it during daylight hours, save it for a weekend: the ski area operates a summit concession stand inside the main floor of
Hike of the Month – Mount Spokane Summit Snowshoe Read More »
OTM Tested, Holiday Approved Patagonia Activist Shoes Looking for a lightweight, super comfortable, water-resistant sneaker-style shoe that you won’t want (or need) to take off your feet as you move between home, office, crag or camp? I fell for the Patagonia Activist shoes at first sight. They remind me of a more modern, functional version
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My brother Scott and I started a tradition a few years back of trying to hike and ski Mt. Spokane as early in the season as possible. Most years, this has meant strapping climbing skins onto old skis and touring up the summit road to the Vista House on a meager few inches of snow
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