We’ve borrowed my father-in-law’s full sized Solo Stove for a couple of campground shindigs this past year, and while the quality and construction of these smokeless fire pits are amazing, it took up a lot of space in our small camper van. The Ranger 2.0 is the more portable, compact version of its bigger brother […]
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Thinking about upgrading your camping game? The process of trying to figure out which RV is right for you is exciting, but it can also be a little overwhelming. I found that out a few years back when we upgraded from a 1983 GMC camper van to a new Ford Transit camper build by Vandoit.
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Above the treeline and among harebell, paintbrush and columbine, my friends and I hiked a section of the Continental Divide Trail, a 3,100-mile mountainous route tracing the Continental Divide from Mexico to Canada. Ours was a working vacation. Last summer, we volunteered with the Wild Montana trail crew to mitigate trail washouts and damaging shortcuts,
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Riding the route of the Hiawatha with four generations of family The tunnels are colder than you might expect. There is no cell phone service. The shuttle is an old school bus. Each of these elements add to the unique experience that is biking the Route of the Hiawatha rail trail. This 15-mile backcountry ride
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A float for reband trout on the Spokane River Ethan began casting with City Hall still in view. On the oars, Marc gazed at the downtown skyline and maneuvered the raft so I could get a good photo. “It’s pretty rare to have this kind of fishing within city limits,” he said. Ethan nodded, watching
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The Inland Northwest is home to hundreds of lakes within an hour’s drive in any direction. When the temperatures start to rise, it’s time to get out on the lake! Pick something in the list below you might enjoy, then find the corresponding number for details on which lakes make the best fit for your
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Peloton – The group of riders competing in the race. Usually designated as the main pack. Maillot Jaune – French for “yellow jersey.” Dropped – Left behind by stronger riders. Echelon – A diagonal method of drafting when the wind direction is coming from the side. G.C. – General Classification, or the overall timed rankings.
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We humans are a competitive bunch. I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying that the first bike was invented on a Monday, the second on a Tuesday, and the first race on Tuesday afternoon. Okay, perhaps your version is different, but you get the idea. We’ve been seeing who can go faster, throw farther, lift
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Editor’s Note: All of these backcountry trails are home to grizzly and/or black bears, so follow the advice of experts and be prepared and bear aware. Whether you’re a shuttle enthusiast or a pedal purist, the Inland Northwest has no shortage of epic backcountry singletrack. The four rides below should be on any backcountry rider’s
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