With winter, dormancy comes. Yet a few life forms find this an optimum time to spring forth. One underappreciated denizen of our late-fall forest is the winter chanterelle also called yellowfoot (craterallus tubaeformis). In flavor and texture this is not the chanterelle you’re familiar with. The aroma has none of the apricot fruitiness and instead […]
Leaf, Root, Fungi, Fruit: Winter Chanterelle Read More »
We get a lot of requests to review or test a lot of outdoor gear from around the world, and we only follow up on a handful of requests each season to highlight cool, unique, and quality items that we think are worthy of sharing with our readers. Here are a few worth of sharing.
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Not since pre-9-11 days has it been this easy to head north across the border to the storied powder magnate that is the Kootenay and Canadian Rockies region of British Columbia. Crossings going either direction seem to be easier, faster and friendlier in recent years. The only thing standing between you and a veritable wonderland
OH CANADA! Crossing the Border for B.C. Powder Has Never Been Easier Read More »
Mary had been there some months before, and I’d seen a map scratched on a napkin – but we were SURE we could find the freshly hewn Dishman Hills “Trail to The Cliffs.” We met at the trailhead, the end of Thierman Road, north of 44th Avenue, and went through the gate into piney woods.
New Dishman Hills Trail to “The Cliffs” Read More »
There are few things I can say are an absolute truth with the exception of this fact: Being injured sucks. In fact, injury is kind of like purgatory for athletes, where we’re forced to watch our friends frolic in autumn leaves and flex new muscles, while we sooth our sorrows with another molasses cookie. The
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Come celebrate winter early at Winter Wonderland in Riverside State Park with a holiday light display, family activities and a chance to win lift tickets to 49º North Mountain Resort. This family-friendly event will get participants in the holiday spirit with a visit from Santa Claus, hay rides, a holiday stroll on the illuminated Swinging
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According to Dave Mannino, Shop Manager of 2 Wheel Transit in Spokane, fat bikes are not just for snow anymore. “Our customers are now railing these bikes on the High Drive trails, Riverside State Park singletrack, sandy beaches and county dirt roads,” he says. Whether you’re looking to extend your season on local trails, challenge
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On those grey winter days in Spokane, find a dose of vitamin D by heading for Mount Spokane State Park. When everything is obscured by cloud and fog below, the park’s summits are generally bathed in light. Print a copy of the snowshoe trail map, pack your thirteen essentials, and head for the hill to
Hike of the Month: Mount Kit Carson (Mount Spokane State Park) Read More »
The State Championship on November 8, 2014 marked two remarkable feats in Washington State high school cross country. First, North Central won its 9th consecutive State Title and tied the record set by Coach Pat Tyson during his tenure at Mead. In an age where few high school teams return to the championship podium more
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