Full of Bavarian charm, beer, and brats, Leavenworth is a dream. Nestled in the Cascade Mountains of Central Washington in the Wenatchee River Valley, many people are drawn to its breweries, festivals, and shopping. Nutcracker museums and Reindeer Farms aside, Leavenworth is a mecca for outdoor recreation, especially for climbers. With over fifty granite crags […]
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For most folks, being scantily clad in sub-freezing temperatures is far from desirable. With the exception of that strange breed of year-round shorts wearers (you know who you are), low temperatures are cause to bundle and protect. Not so for proponents of whole body cryotherapy (WBC), where users enter a futuristic, sub-zero chamber with goals
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If you’re looking for an epic trail race this summer, look no farther than northern Idaho. Schweitzer Mountain will host the new Race the Wolf event, part of Skyrunning USA’s trail running series, with 52K, 25K, and 8K distances boasting panoramic views and summer wildflowers. Courses will include technical singletrack and fast doubletrack with steep
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A race for the bravest of runners and lovers of lore, Slay the Dragon 50K attracts all levels of competitors from around the Inland Northwest to SilverStar Mountain Resort, in south-central British Columbia, to take on their newest stretch of singletrack named “Beowulf.” Inspired by the literary hero, this trail winds high and low around
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The magic of hammocking is how quickly you can transform where ever you are into a chill place for relaxation, and how quickly your mood can then shift from work or home-life stress to Zenned-out bliss once you’re swinging in that nylon cocoon. The many new printed hammock options for ENO’s classic DoubleNest let you
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Strong and built to breathe, the Spire GTX is a low cut, mid-duty waterproof hiking and backpacking shoe that features 360-degree breathability from the Gore-Tex® Surround™. The first thing I noticed about this hiking shoe is that it feels and looks ready for whatever terrain you would ever want to throw at your feet. The
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No, those aren’t voices in your head talking to you; it’s the latest in smart bike helmet technology. Transitioning my trusty 8-year-old, bare-bones Bell noggin protector to a bright yellow, modern helmet with slide-down earbuds (that will tell you when you’re powering up and turning off the smart helmet functions), rear alerting lights, and an
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Finding the right balance between a light-weight, minimalist hiking shoe and a beastly, full-protection hiking boot can be a challenge. Garmont’s new Dragontail Hike II GTX is a great boot option that bridges that divide well with a trusted name in outdoor footwear. Inspired by the brand’s iconic Dragontail approach shoe, this light, mid-cut boot
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Grip your stand-up paddleboard like a gecko with these versatile water shoes. An ideal footwear choice for Inland NW rivers and lakes where encounters with sharp rocks, glass, and other jetsam are inevitable, these Bodyglove water shoes could save you a trip to the emergency room to have a shard of Keystone Ice can removed
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