February 2014

Hunting Pow With Selkirk Powder Company: Schweitzer’s Backcountry Surprise

<SUR·PRISE> tr.verb sur·prised, sur·pris·ing, sur·pris·es To encounter suddenly or unexpectedly; to attack or capture suddenly and without warning; to cause to feel wonder, astonishment or amazement at something unanticipated. The ache in my quads has reached a burning crescendo as I make my final turns through the soft, boot-deep snow, stopping just short of the […]

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Ski Bum Advice: 4 People You Might Meet in a Lodge Bar

Get Out There, Skiing/Snowboarding / By Brad Northrup

There are three things that I really love about skiing. The first is taking my boots off. The second is taking my boots off. The third is enjoying some adult beverages with friends in the lodge bar. Over the years, I will admit that I have frequented more than a few of the region’s alpine

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Spirit of a Mountain: Keeping it Real at the “Kan”

Get Out There, Skiing/Snowboarding / By Brad Naccarato

As skiers and riders, we are often drawn to a particular area that holds a special place in our hearts. It may not have the deepest snow, steepest terrain or the most vertical, but that mountain seems to have something else that’s somewhat undefinable, something soulful that calls us back every season. For many here

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Spokane Edible Tree Project Wants to Help You Harvest Unwanted Fruit for the Hungry

News / By Out There Outdoors

The Spokane Edible Tree Project, a new non-profit based off of the Portland Fruit Tree Project, is looking for your help charting and mapping fruit and nut trees in Spokane County that might otherwise go to waste. The plan is to convince as many people who have fruit and nut trees in their yards or

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The Year of the Marathon: Start Your Training Now

Get Out There, Running / By Erika Prins Simonds

Editor’s note: “The Year of the Marathon” is part one in a series on marathon training that will offer practical advice and inspiration to help you complete your long run this year. Look for follow-ups from Erika in the coming months at OutThereMonthly.com, on Facebook, and in print. So, you’ve claimed 2014 as the year

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The Ultimate Whitewater Ski Trip: Resort Runs + Backcountry Turns

Destinations, Travel / By Peter G. Williams

Well known are the incredible amenities and ski terrain offered by Whitewater Ski Resort, located just outside of Nelson, British Columbia. Less appreciated is the amazing backcountry access and unparalleled ski terrain that is offered in the out-of-bounds terrain. Experience them both for the ultimate Kootenay ski trip. Whitewater the Resort Whitewater Ski Resort

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It’s a Snowshoe, It’s a Ski: Actually, It’s a Hok from Altai Skis

Gear Reviews, Gear Room / By S. Michal Bennett

In the midst of advancing snowshoe technology, Francois Sylvain and Nils Larsen (who calls northeast Washington home) conceived of Altai Skis and the Hok, a product that melds the qualities of a snowshoe and a ski. The Hok combines the maneuverability and ease of use found in snowshoes with a ski’s efficiency of sliding forward

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Inland NW Nordic Skiers Represent at 2014 Olympics

Get Out There, Skiing/Snowboarding / By Out There Outdoors

With all the excitement surrounding the 2014 Winter Olympics, I can’t help but remember my own short-lived dreams to become a Winter Olympian. It was back in 2001, and I was a fifteen-year-old Nordic skier, racing at a high-school competition in the Methow Valley. I was feeling pretty cocky, and I was confident (in a

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Winter Running Shoe Review: Icebug Certo-L BUGrip

Gear Reviews, Gear Room / By Sarah Hauge

As an avid winter runner, I was excited when Swedish company Icebug (icebug.se/en) offered to send a review sample of Certo-L BUGrip shoes. In winter I usually wear my regular running shoes with a pair of traction aids (I’ve used Get a Grip brand for years). I was intrigued by the all-in-one Icebugs, with a

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