One of the easiest ways to start a brawl between nutritionists and trainers and athletes is to make a statement about how many carbohydrates a person ought to consume in a day. Because, just as fat once had the bad reputation in the three’s-a-crowd table of macronutrients, it has since been heralded as the answer […]
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Tucked away off Waikiki Road in northwest Spokane County is one of Washington state’s many fish hatcheries, owned and operated by Department of Fish and Wildlife. It is here that more than nine million rainbow trout eggs are incubated every year, to eventually be released into lakes around the state for recreational fishing. All but
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My throat itched and I could feel a thin layer of soot building in my nose from a nearby wildfire as we wound through a smoky canyon at McClellan Conservation Area. We hiked toward a moderate crack my friend Kevin Klim was in the process of developing as a new route. He had spent hours
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Bozeman-based Oboz makes boots and shoes for just about any type of hiking you can imagine. The Sundog hiking shoe is a light (around 11 oz.), comfortable and well-breathing hiking companion that I have kept by the front door all winter for everything from walks through the neighborhood that may dip down along the river
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It was a cool, spring day in early March 1966, when more than 70 people assembled on the east side of the Dishman Hills in the Spokane Valley to start a campaign to save this spot as a natural area for public enjoyment. These hikers were winter-weary and looking forward to stretching their legs while
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There have been weeks where I’ve worn my Prana Mojo shorts more days in a row than I care to admit. They are oh-so comfortable, quick drying and breathe so easy that you may catch yourself feeling like you’re not wearing shorts at all the first few times you put them on. The thick elastic
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New Spokane-Area Program Launched for Middle and High School Kids Mountain biking is fun. It promotes a healthy lifestyle. It’s a sport you can do your entire life. So doesn’t it make sense to start when you’re young so you can enjoy the fun for years? Now is an excellent time to get your middle
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The Booty has Been Found. Congratulations to the winner! Play the OTM Backcountry Booty treasure hunt contest and you get to explore different trails around the region and possibly win gift certificates for cool outdoor gear and other prizes. Here’s how it works: 1. We hide a booty certificate, that’s good for whatever prizes are
If you are looking for quality footwear that is always pushing the boundaries of comfort, fit and function, you can’t go wrong with Garmont. The popular Nagevi women’s hiking shoe is back and better than ever. This fast, light hiker features vegan construction and a sleek, beautiful design. Garmont’s Anatomically Directed Design (a.d.d.) promises a
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