Head north to snowy British Columbia for the three-day Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Festival at Whitewater Ski Area and in Nelson, BC, February 21-23, 2020! This annual event is a weekend celebration of everything backcountry for everyone from beginner to expert skiers or splitboarders. Take clinics in the epic Whitewater backcountry and experience in-bounds clinics all […]
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Skis assist people who want to move efficiently, and often rapidly, in alpine terrain. And just as humans have injected charisma and flare into their technique, they have infused personality and self-expression into their equipment. Here are three companies that work with local artists who elevate the alpine experience with inspiring visual designs. Personalized Art
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To fuel yourself on the slopes this winter, it’s important to have plenty of water and foods that give you energy. When I was a kid, my family would pack Lipton Cup-a-Soup, get hot water in the lodge, and eat from the mug tops of our Thermoses. I’m sure there were peanut butter and jelly
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It’s a dreary winter Thursday evening in downtown Spokane. Not cold enough for snow. Not balmy enough to enjoy a walk in the park. Yet the Main Market Co-op at 44 West Main Ave. glows with warmth and light as people trickle in to discover the menu for this week’s Thursday Night $3 Dinner. Yes,
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Those of us who have spent much time outdoors are familiar with the limited options for dehydrated meals, but what if there was a different choice that used higher quality ingredients, had refreshing and interesting meal options, was allergen safe, and packed a lot of nutrients per ounce? Heather’s Choice meals and snacks started under
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By Amanda Mead A recent study published in the journal “Digestion” found that around 7 percent of the U.S. population has non-celiac gluten sensitivity and about 1 percent have celiac disease. That means up to 26 million Americans should eat a gluten-free diet. As an avid craft beer drinker and business owner for years, I
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Editor’s Note: The 2020 Othello Sandhill Cran Festival has been canceled due to the Coronavirus outbreak, however individuals can still view the birds on their own. Working my way along the banks of the Rio Grande, passing under golden cottonwoods, I train my ears skyward to hear the distinctive rolling croak of a crane. I
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Rock climbing, mountaineering, and ski touring for college credit? Yup! There are classes for these and more in the Mountain Adventure Skills Training (MAST) program at College of the Rockies, in Fernie, British Columbia. This nine-month program teaches students how to become an adventure tourism professional and offers certification in swiftwater rescue, wilderness first responder,
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By Dave Copelan Wallace, Idaho, has been in the charm business for most of its 135-year history. During the boom days, a drink and a wink led many a lonely miner, businessman, or traveler to discover the charms of its storied red-light district. Today visitors are wooed in a different manner. There are literally dozens of
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