The League of American Bicyclists ranked Washington the most “Bicycle Friendly State in America” for 2017 according to a news release from the Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The League cited the passing of a state funding package that includes more than $20 million per year for bicycling and walking projects. They also noted WSDOT’s new […]
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Don’t ski or snowboard? No problem. Carpe diem this winter and play in the snow outside your door. Here are four wintry adventures that don’t require a resort lift ticket. Snow Tubing Get a sled from a local hardware store and find a park or schoolyard with any sizable hill—small ones are great for
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Washington climber Fred Beckey was a legend among Northwest Mountaineers as a climber, historian, and environmentalist. He passed away on October 30, 2017 at 94 years old. Beckey’s climbing career started at a young age, long before he became a member of Seattle’s Mountaineers Club in 1939 at age 16. Beckey climbed nearly to his
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You may not see them if you’re skiing the groomers; but, venture off-piste at night, and you might catch a glimpse of these cryptic, cold-loving arthropods. Scientifically, these insects are classified within the Order Notoptera and the Family grylloblatidae. These elongate, flightless insects are specially adapted to living in cold climates, living beneath the snow
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Dudley Improta, an avalanche specialist with the West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation (WCMAC), carefully digs a pit on a finger ridge, high on the slopes of Morrell Mountain, in the Swan Range east of Seeley Lake. He uses the blade of his aluminum shovel to shave the sides, isolating a cross-section of the snow as
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The Panhandle Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club offers a variety of opportunities to get out on the snow on skis and snowshoes in North Idaho. All ages and levels of expertise (or non-expertise) are welcome to take advantage of the club’s free Nordic ski lessons (classic or skate). The lessons are for kids and adults
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Kids ages 6-11 who are interested in trying ski racing but don’t want to commit to a full season of racing now have another option. The Spokane Ski Racing Association, a non-profit ski team operating out of Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park, is offering a Holiday Camp program December 27-30 at Mt. Spokane. The
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Winter apparel has long been known to be louder, brighter, and braver than your normal everyday attire. And why not? It’s great having that color contrast against a white back drop while you huck a huge 360 off a cliff under the chair. Skiing is fun, so why not have your outfit share the sentiment,
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A few winters ago, our editor Derrick Knowles wrote about his first trip to Canada’s Big White Ski Resort. Now the U.S. Dollar is 20 cents stronger than Canadian currency. It’s a great time to experience Big White, as the exchange rate makes for instant deals on rooms and lift tickets. Big White is in
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