By Derrick Knowles & Justin Skay Tranquilly pedaling the Trail of the Coeur d’Alene’s through steadily falling snow in serene mountain scenery, snowpack silencing even the knobbiest tires, is a relaxing way to while away a winter day or two. There really is no off-season for riding North Idaho’s iconic 72-mile paved-path rail trail, as […]
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Friends try not to stare, but they can’t help it. Stop with them at the garage to pick up some motor oil or lag screws, floaty toys in summer or cider jars in fall, and they stop cold in their tracks. You did not seem so obsessive, like a hoarder, like those addle-eyed freaks on
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It’s common to take a few beginner ski or snowboard lessons and assume there’s nothing left to learn that you can’t gain through experience. However, lessons can be beneficial for all ability levels to help you take your ski or snowboard skills to the next level or to move forward when you’ve hit a plateau.
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Recent years have seen a huge advancement in ski goggle technology too. According to Rachel Harding at Spokane Alpine Haus, “if you haven’t bought a new pair of goggles in the last five years you’re almost doing yourself a disservice because the technology has changed so much.” The Prizm goggles by Oakley are a good
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While fashion may not be your primary concern when it comes to skiing or snowboarding this winter, there’s no denying that consciously or subconsciously we all follow trends to some degree. Don’t believe me? Do you still shred in a neon one-piece ski suit? Didn’t think so. To find out what’s new in the industry,
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After a day carving up the mountain, there’s nothing quite like settling into a corner of your favorite resort lounge for a few drinks and some live music. Schweitzer: There are a ton of live acts scheduled at Schweitzer through February, like The Rub Jan. 12 and 13 at Taps. Expect more music than usual
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Leave the car behind when visiting the ‘Stube and Whitefish Mountain Resort. Financed by the Big Mountain Commercial Association, the free SNOWBus shuttles skiers and snowboarders between downtown Whitefish and the resort—including stops at many of the main resorts, hotels, and lodges—all winter long. The SNOWBus facilitates easy, car-free travel, a boon in western Montana’s
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I sip a drink in the Bierstube in the Upper Village at Whitefish Mountain Resort as I wait for the day’s-end SNOWBus to ferry me back downtown. I’d missed the SNOWBus on the way up in the morning and thumbed a ride from a friendly Canadian version of a “snowbird” who travels as far south
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Get ready for a very special Booty contest! THE PRIZE In this Backcountry Booty, you’ll be searching for an Eno Hammock, REI Lite Chair, and Hydrapak water bottle! What a prize! The twist is that clues for this Booty will be given exclusively at the 2019 Spokane Great Outdoors and Bike Expo. You’ll need a
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