The snow is off the roof. Hopefully we are done scraping our windshields. But we can look out and still see snow in the high peaks around us. The presence of snow on these peaks and the surrounding region can predict many aspects of our drier seasons going into spring and summer. The amount of […]
Slow, Steady, and Deep: The Far-Reaching Effects of a Mountain Snowpack Read More »
The Spokane to Sandpoint Relay, or S2S, is a 200-mile relay race that starts on top of Mt. Spokane, descends to the Spokane River, cruises nearly the full length of the Centennial Trail to Coeur d’Alene, and finishes on the beach of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint, Idaho. This will be the event’s12th year, occurring
Spokane to Sandpoint Relay: 12 Years and Running Read More »
I have always been wary of preppers. Not the kind that stores seven years of canned pears in their bunkers (they’re a dime a dozen in North Idaho and usually loan me their tractors or industrious children for chores). Nope, the preppers I’m talking about are friends and acquaintances who meal prep. You know who
Ammi Midstokke: Prep Cooking and Other Pretentious Habits Read More »
Looking for a fresh juice or smoothie on the go? Check out these options in Spokane, Post Falls, and Coeur d’Alene. Method Juice Café now has two locations in Spokane at North Division and downtown on Riverside Ave. They are a 100% organic juice, smoothie, and snack bar inspired by co-owner Nick Murtos’ travels to
Spokane and North Idaho Juice and Smoothie Bars Read More »
As a long-distance runner, I’m always on the hunt for a snack that will give me short and long-term energy and tastes good. I’ll admit I’m a bit of picky eater, which makes the problem worse, and is probably the reason I was drawn to a bar named PICKY in the first place. These bars
Spring is a time of renewal, a time for sloughing off the old dead bits and being renewed with increasing warmth, refreshing rain, and sunshine. Our bodies fluctuate with the processes and cycles of nature, so spring is also the perfect time to renew, refresh, and detox our bodies for the vitality of summer. Whether
Aperitif: Flush Winter Blues with Spring Juices and Smoothies Read More »
Exercise gets a lot of press about being the panacea to all our ailments, from high cholesterol and insulin resistance to depression and obesity. While studies show its efficacy as a positive influence in a myriad of conditions, exercise also causes damage. Being unaware of or just outright ignoring the signs means we might lose
When Exercise Is Bad for You Read More »
Like many runners, I look forward to a new calendar year full of races. A fresh season is a time to reevaluate running goals, find new races, and give old races another try. It’s also a time to reflect on your reason for racing. If I’m honest, I love all the superficial things about races.
Editorial: Reasons to Race Read More »
If you haven’t even squeezed those skinny, dusty tires yet this spring, your excuses will soon expire. May is Bike Everywhere Month in Spokane, and there are events sure to inspire even the most committed couch potatoes to abandon their cars, improve their health, and reconnect with all the reasons we love to ride. “May
The Perfect Month: Spokane’s Bike Everywhere in May Read More »
