“Mom, Santa’s getting on the bunny chair!” While this sounds like a punchline, it wasn’t. From our view out the front windows of the Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol lodge, at the base of chair 5, my daughter and I, indeed, saw Mr. Clause. It was the Sunday before Christmas, so why shouldn’t jolly ol’ St. […]
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Plain and simple, food is fuel for all of your adventures. With that in mind, the chefs at Mountain House doubled down on making convenient, great tasting, no hassle, and sensational meals. Ready in two minutes in a microwave or nine minutes in the pouch, now there’s no excuse not to enjoy a delicious meal
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The day stands out in my mind, not only because I was in the first group to ride the first 1.25-mile fat biking groomed trail in Riverside State Park, but also because of the expletives I muttered at every bump after breaking my tailbone earlier that morning. But there wasn’t a snowball’s chance in Phoenix
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Nothing is cozier on a winter evening than a crackling fire. There are even apps that create the sensation for those unable or unwilling to build a fire themselves. However, a winter campfire is completely different from fire building in other seasons. Here are a few tips and gadgets for making your winter outdoor campfire
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Nothing says comfort like a steaming mug of hot chocolate warming your fingers, face, and belly. Here is my go-to recipe for homemade cocoa mix, with a little decadence for fuel and indulgence. Ingredients: 2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups powdered milk 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2
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By Bradley Bleck, Jon Jonckers, Derrick Knowles, and Amy McCaffree What does it mean to shop local? For some, it means something made locally from local materials or from a locally-owned shop. Or for many buying local means shopping from a local store that might sell products that are mostly made elsewhere. Others place high
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More than 20 types of pickled products, check. Vast varieties of loose teas, check. Cloth sacks of flour and grains, check. House-made breads, check. Lake Life swag, check. Bushels, the little store at the north end of the town of Diamond Lake, north of Spokane, harkens back to the general store of olde, where you
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In November, the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy announced the release of the new River to Ridges Spokane Trail Map that details 10 area hikes. Printed on waterproof and tear-resistant paper, the map was created to help more people explore and navigate the many trails and natural areas around Spokane. Each trail was carefully chosen by
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The buzz is real, and Northwest climbers are already humming about the upcoming 2020 film “The Freed,” directed by Mike Beegle. The teaser trailer launched on VIMEO in mid-November, but dozens of local climbers have been talking about the film on social media for weeks. The film focuses in on the significance and power of
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