What’s New with Spokane Area Mountain Bike Trails Mountain biking in the greater Spokane area is phenomenal, and it’s one of the main reasons I moved to this area from Central Washington. We are seriously spoiled to that point I can ride from my house to the Saltese Uplands trailhead and be on single track […]
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“I like not driving. Bike commuting is a great way to think about things, before work or after you leave,” says Russ Lee, CEO of INB. “It’s my workout for the day.” Lee moved to Spokane from Bellingham, Wash., in June 2015, and chose to live on the north side of town because of the
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Cycling is often a solitary pursuit that can bring peace, focus, introspection, and determination. Sometimes, though, it can get a bit lonely out there. Fortunately, there are many bike clubs and weekly and monthly group rides in the Inland Northwest where you can pedal with others. Road Rides Whether in Spokane or North Idaho, you
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Why Not on the Spokane? Another spring has sprung and summer heat is on its way. Kayaks and rafts are coming out of garages, tubes are being checked for leaks, and bindings are inspected on wakeboards and water skis. The warm part of the year is here! You may be one of those people
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I loved the idea of a shirt made of 100% recycled materials that was also synthetic, light-weight, and breathable enough that you could sweat in it out on the trail, but was skeptical it wouldn’t feel right or would look weird. But it slid out of the box like it was made of clouds and
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For the coffee lover who abhors instant coffee crystals, the Nanopresso is a game changer. Although it requires a few more steps, the process is very intuitive, and the quality shot of espresso is brilliant. Obviously, the quality of the coffee will have a major bearing on the taste of espresso, but once the grounds
I discovered this amazing handlebar-mounted bag from Watershed Dry Bags just in time for a wet, early-spring bikepacking trip across a remote stretch of the Columbia Plateau. The McKenzie never bounced or hinted at coming loose thanks to the stretchy handlebar strap system that flexed to absorb the repeated blows from the trail without flopping
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This compact, light-weight (21 pounds), and durable 9-foot kayak from the Folding Boat Company is an ideal boat for anyone who wants the ability to get on the water without having to store and transport a larger, heavier hard-shell kayak or canoe. With so many lakes and mellow stretches of river around the Inland Northwest,
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This Spokane-based company has come up with an innovative, sanitary solution for anyone in the outdoors or on the road who may end up in a situation where they are unprepared to properly answer the call of nature. While I describe how they work below, you really should check out the website and click on
