By William Dexter Some people enjoy a day on the mountain by skiing miles and miles of corduroy. Others love deep, endless powder days, and many just like being in the mountains with family and friends. For myself, skiing is crushing levels of g-forces, suits tighter than a second skin, ice, and obscenely skinny skis. […]
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I’m not the kind of person who gets too excited about clothes so was surprised how much I immediately loved the Flyshacker Grindle Plaid flannel I picked up last fall. It’s incredibly soft, fits better than any flannel I’ve ever owned (with a length that can be worn tucked or not), and has a wool-like
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Most moms have heard the airplane-analogy advice—how she should first put on her own “oxygen mask” before she can assist others. Well, exercise is a form of oxygen. “Running is a lifestyle [for] me and allows me to mentally decompress or to prepare for my upcoming day,” says 35-year-old Dr. Kai Sharbano, mom of two
The Wenatchee Valley, in central Washington, is the perfect shoulder season destination, with opportunities for spring skiing, hiking and trail running, rock climbing, kayaking and river sports, and mountain biking.
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I am not a psychologist, but the people who are (which are also the people who get a lot of my money) tell me that it is human nature to want to bond to other humans. Psychologists must generally be surrounded by reasonable humans, and their dads probably never stole bacon off their plates when
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More than ever, women are helping grow the Northwest mountain biking community. “In mountain biking you can really set your own level of fun. It’s a way to get out in nature and play as an adult,” says Penny Schwyn co-founder of the Biking Betties women’s riding group, based out of The Bike Hub in Spokane. Women age 15 to 65, and older, enjoy group rides on local trail networks, such as Beacon Hill and Saltese Flats.
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Little Free Libraries throughout the area. Please check the Out There Outdoors Facebook page for locations! NEW Grocery StoresAlbertsons on Ironwood in Coeur d’AleneSuper 1 Foods in AtholSuper 1 Foods on Kathleen in Coeur d’AleneSuper 1 Foods in HaydenSuper 1 Foods in Post FallsSafeway on Northwest BLVD, SpokaneYokes on Foothills Drive, SpokaneSafeway on North Market
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