“This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” the Captain says over the sound of his trekking poles dragging along the trail. As we are not even to the hard part yet, I say some encouraging stuff about how doing hard things makes us better people, stronger of character, and slightly tougher than a Girl […]
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The Spokane County Master Composters/Recyclers are once again hosting the semi-annual Compost Fair at the Finch Arboretum on Saturday, Oct. 22. The Fair is being held as part of the Fall Leaf Festival and starts at 11 a.m. Attendees must arrive by 1:30 p.m. to complete all of the activities by the 2 p.m. close. Participants
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After just one sip, you can almost smell pretzels, brats and sauerkraut. The NEW Oktoberfest beer from Payette Brewing is a Märzen style lager. The Boise-based brewery dressed in lederhosen and turned up the polka music to concoct a crisp fall beer that belongs in every October beer garden. It’s become a crowd-favorite from the
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The weird world of Craigslist holds a ton of potential for finding a great bike on a budget — but buyer beware: Your seller probably won’t cough up a refund if you’re unhappy with your purchase. Local bike aficionado Bradley Baysinger, who has bought and sold bikes on Craigslist for years, has found some crazy
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On Friday, October 14, Active 4 Youth will host its annual fundraiser at the Spokane Convention Center, Centennial Ballroom. For over seven years, Active 4 Youth has played an essential role in encouraging youth to live healthier lives through after-school sports programs. Cross-country running empowers kids through physical activity and aerobic challenges; however, races are
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When choosing a fall hike, my biggest considerations are always seeing the best fall colors and finding safe trailhead access in case of changing weather conditions. That last one also suggests a third consideration: keeping myself comfortable and warm, prepared for whatever our temperamental fall season may choose to throw at me. That’s why Snow
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There’s more to the mountain town of Fernie, British Columbia, than meets the eye, and that’s saying something. With over 30 feet of snow each season, looming mountains, and an intriguing history, Fernie is a popular ski and snowboard destination, as well as one of the most classic ski towns in North America. But what
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Athletes with sports-related injuries can’t help but feel morose over both the setback to their performance and the inevitable multiple trips back and forth to various surgeons, therapists, and other experts. The new Rockwood Integrated Sports Medicine Clinic on Spokane’s South Hill addresses this problem by combining recovery needs into a one-size-fits-all facility. Complete with
Teton Gravity Research is finally legal! A few weeks ago, TGR celebrated its 21’st birthday with the world premiere of the film Tight Loose, and this year’s film title couldn’t be more appropriate for describing the celebrations. The world premiere this year was set up in the shadow of the resort that TGR has called
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