Fat biking in the winter requires the right bike, gear, and combination of weather and snow conditions. If you don’t have a bike with 4-inch tires minimum, rent one from a local shop or at your final destination. Dress as you would for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Snow conditions change day to day, just as […]
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Until recently, come winter, most of us would stash our bicycles away. The fat bike, equally at home on snow as it is on many single-track trails, gives riders a way to rock ‘n roll through the snowy months. Looking to rent a fatty or take your own ride on a road trip? These are
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During the 2018 winter Olympics, an Associated Press article gained notoriety among many in the Nordic ski community, due to the author’s assessment of our chosen winter activity as the worst Olympic event. He dissed it as an unrewarding slog—an assessment based mostly on how it looked when he watched it and on a single
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As the temperatures drop, we begin gearing up for winter. We layer up our clothes and split wood to keep our houses warm. If you look around, you’ll see all types of wildlife preparing as well. Some mammals store fat to burn while hibernating, and others grow a thick winter coat. You’ll notice resident birds
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Five years ago, a few of us were hiking in the Rattlesnake outside Missoula. We meandered along watching birds, eating leaves, finding mushrooms, and enjoying the surroundings. Each time we were overtaken by hikers, I noticed they were speed hiking, with their nose to the ground driving forward. It was surprising to see this lack
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Winter isn’t most runners’ favorite season, but it does have some things going for it that the others don’t—like less chance of overheating, fewer other people out and about, and more calm and quiet. “I actually enjoy running in the winter more,” says Laura Carey, a local year-round runner. “Once spring hits and runners are
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While Memorial Day to Labor Day may be prime time for backpacking, it’s not absolutely necessary to pack away the tent until warmer weather returns. With a trailhead that is generally accessible into the colder months and a bridge over the trickiest water crossing, the Panjab Trail into the heart of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness can
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. Washington State Parks recently launched an interactive online map that allows people with disabilities to find state parks with ADA accessibility. Over 90 of the 100+ parks are included in the
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Back in 2017, the Spokane River flooded significantly and caused some major damage to the Centennial Trail near the Barker Road Trailhead. This particular stretch of the trail is close to the water level, and it was only a matter of time before erosion damaged the Centennial Trail. Thankfully, Washington State Parks secured FEMA funding
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