Snowshoes: Any store that sells snowshoes should be able to find a pair that works for you. The basic rule is you want a bigger snowshoe if the snowshoe is handling more weight, since a larger surface area creates more float. You will also need a bigger snowshoe for walking in fresh powder than if […]
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Every January since 1985, when he was 19 years old, Jeff Barrington traveled from his home in north Spokane to Priest Lake where he straps on snowshoes, grabs a beer and softball bat, and gathers with his teammates for the annual Priest Lake Snowshoe Softball Tournament. What began nearly 50 years ago as a competition
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Come to Fleet Feet’s Grand Opening this Saturday, Feb 10, for drinks, prizes, and discount coffee. If you haven’t already heard, Spokane’s Fleet Feet Sports is opening a new store, located in Kendall Yards. There are several reasons this merits celebration—a bigger space means greater gear options; there’s quick access to the Centennial Trail; and,
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Kids can test Strider Bikes at the 2018 Expo this February Strider bikes are all about learning balance. At this year’s Great Outdoor and Bike Expo, SpokeFest will be providing a range of strider bikes for kids to test. A strider bike is essentially a bike without pedals or training wheels. Designed for pre-training-wheels, strider
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Join Tom Dabrowski and other representatives from the Idaho Trails Association (ITA) at the Expo on Sunday, February 25, for the presentation, “Local Favorites: Classic North Idaho Hiking Trails.” You’ll be able to learn about local trails, how they’re maintained, and hear some words of wisdom from the folks who frequent them. Tom is an
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What’s a bike fight race? It’s safer than it sounds. More of a bike battle, a bike fight race will allow you to challenge a friend (or stranger) to a competition of stationary pedaling at this year’s Expo. The bike fight races are provided by The Bike Hub, and can be found at The Bike
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Stretchy, comfortable, stylish denim jeans with plenty of pockets that you could wear on a search and rescue mission but will more likely deploy for winter beer runs or urban hikes are pretty rad. And the tough construction means you really can give them the business out in the woods or in the urban wilds
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Vigorous yet gentle exercise, beautiful views, peaceful wilderness, low-cost gear—these are all reasons to enjoy snowshoeing. Sherman Pass Loop (Advanced) At 5,575 feet of elevation, Sherman Pass is Washington State’s highest mountain pass that’s open year-round, according to Recreation.gov. Since no avalanche advisories are available for this area, Sherman Pass is recommended for experienced
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5.11 got its start making technical gear for law enforcement and other public safety workers who need quality gear that is up for whatever real-world challenges await out in the field. Branching out with products that appeal to outdoor and fitness enthusiasts was a good move. I really can’t stop wearing this flannel. This stylish,
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