I became a Montbell sleeping bag convert after buying my first stretchy baffle bag nearly a decade ago. I simply love sleeping outside and would choose a tent and sleeping bag over a bedroom almost any day, but the traditional, constrictive mummy bags I grew up with often left me feeling claustrophobic as I inevitably […]
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I ride my bike to get around. I ride to feel the sun on my face and the thrill of whizzing past awesome scenery. Plus, the gnats that fly into my mouth on the trail are packed with protein. I am a cyclist. Yet, I’m not alone in finding bike culture intimidating: The gear. The
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This summer we tested what might be the coolest and most functional water shoes we’ve ever worn on several amphibious outings. The Chaco OutCross Free and the OutCross 1, both extremely light, aquatic, closed-toe trail shoes are built for moving back and forth between water and land, and they performed flawlessly on a river float
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The West Plains WunderWoman Triathlon is partnering with Spokane Osteoporosis and the Washington Osteoporosis Coalition to celebrate women creating positive, healthy lifestyles as part of this year’s event. The WunderWoman Triathlon is the only one in the country to raise funds and awareness for osteoporosis research and bone health education, and this year Dr. Lynn
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On average, July is the warmest month in Spokane. So what if I told you that you could go on a hike where you were guaranteed to experience 39 degrees Fahrenheit, even on the hottest July day? When the local daytime highs drain your energy for hiking and you long for the chance to don
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The first thing we noticed about this brightly-colored 26 liter day pack is the airy mesh back panel that keeps your back cool and dry while you’re hiking. The entire suspension system is a combination of soft, stretchy shoulder harness straps and a firm, yet still light, hip-hugging waist belt that distributes weight and maintains
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Riverside State Park’s Nine Mile Recreation Area on Lake Spokane (Long Lake) will once again host this free, family event designed to introduce human-powered paddling sports to children and youth in a fun, safe and supervised setting. Families can participate in a hands-on outdoor activity completely free of cost or obligation to see if boating
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There are so many amazing photo spots on the Island Lake property near Fernie, B.C., that Island Lake Lodge has created a contest to help its guests find, experience and share some of those favorite places. There are 12 iconic photo spots spread over the entire Island Lake trail system during summer 2016, with spots
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Mountain bike racing life after May and June Wednesday nights at Riverside State Park begins at Farragut State Park July 6, 13, 20, and 27. With only four Wednesdays in July this year, the “5 in July” race series will include the Ride the Pass mountain bike fondo event on 4th of July Pass Sunday
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