The first pair of hiking boots I ever remember owning as a teenager were from Hi-Tec, and I was recently glad to see they are back making affordable hiking boots with modern outdoor gear technologies. The Altitude boot features waterproof leather uppers and Michelin rubber outsoles in what seem to be a solid design and […]
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When mountain biking at 20-25 mph, a cyclist travels at 29-36 feet per second, according to a 2016 multiple-agency committee report on a bicycle-grizzly bear collisions near West Glacier, Mont. That’s fast. Stopping 100 yards away, far enough from a bear to initially remain safe before turning around, is difficult on windy trails among thick
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Despite our crew having various food allergies, we found healthy and delicious meals and accommodating servers at all of these eateries along the West Koot Route. Rossland Mook Thai: Authentic Thai food in a cool, historic Old Fire Hall building. Caffè Gabriella: All of the traditional North American breakfast favorites and a few international twists.
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A tour of southeast British Columbia’s wild lakes, backcountry, and mountain towns Planning time away from daily life’s demands and executing a great road trip can be stressful and a lot of work. But a truly excellent trip can quickly and completely obliterate anxious feelings from unfinished work you inevitably leave behind. This past May,
While perusing the local Parks & Recreation catalog, I found just the ticket: Paddle the Little Spokane River in a Rented Kayak.
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Summertime is berry time—the time when all plants and trees are coming into their full expression in their yearly life cycle with fruit maturing into a beautiful, sweet lusciousness that we all love to eat. I, for one, love to graze when I’m hiking in the mountains. The mountains can be prolific with berries when
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My kids were toddlers when I pitched the idea of an “Outdoor Family” story to Out There’s publishers. That was nearly 10 years ago, and the precursor to this Out There Kids column, which aims to inspire and motivate families to explore the great outdoors, especially with young children. It was easier then, in retrospect,
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As my colleague pointed out, “It’s good to write about wolves; everyone is interested because everyone has an opinion.” Wolves were functionally extinct in Washington from the 1930’s until the first breeding pair showed up in 2008. This season, wolves have dispersed into new territory on the westside, edging them closer to the state’s recovery
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