I remember the first time I stopped to listen to the sound of snow falling hard in the countryside. It sounded like the rush of water, distant and muffled. I can also remember the sting of staying out too long in wet clothing at the sledding hill. Winter can be subtle, or gloomy, or hostile, […]
Climb the walls at these Inland Northwest indoor climbing gyms Cover photo courtesy of Scott Martinez The stretch of time between the New Year and spring can be a verrrry long slog. If your New Year’s Resolution had “stay active” or “get outside my comfort zone,” at the top, don’t let gloomy outdoor conditions get
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By James P. Johnson There are plenty of reasons not to run during winter, but for runners who want to stay fit and active despite the season, joining a running group can make it easier. There are several Spokane-area groups that meet year-round, and a couple that are winter-only. Most meet on weekday evenings; others
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If you have some time to spare this winter and want to give back to your local community, Habitat for Humanity Spokane is in urgent need of volunteers to help finish 30 homes. Volunteering for a home building project is also a great way to help others and learn new construction skills. Habitat’s mission is
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Shred Sports has been a big player in Spokane’s outdoor retail space since opening its doors back in 1997. Until recently, Ben Owen’s has been keeping the fires lit since taking over the reins from his brother-in-law, Jeff Young, over a decade ago. In 2019, Owen’s rebranded from “Sports Outlet” to the current name “Shred
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Learn About the Inland NW Outdoors from These Experts Spokane Great Outdoors Expo presentations Saturday and Sunday, February 17-18, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. (Presentations are free with your Expo ticket. Tickets are available here now and come with free outdoor adventure deals for indoor climbing, paddleboarding, ziplining, and more while they last. Also
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Notable UFO Sightings in Washington State and the Spokane Area Presented by Retired U.S. Air Force Fighter Pilot Dan Nims with the Mutual UFO Network SATURDAY, FEB 17: 3:10-4:30 PM @ THE SPOKANE GREAT OUTDOORS EXPO AT THE SPOKANE CONVENTION CENTER (Presentations are free with your Expo ticket. Tickets are available here and come with free
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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association Remember back in the day when you had to call a ski mountain’s “snow line” to learn the latest conditions? (Kudos to mountains who still provide that!) Mt. Spokane’s livestreams of its bunny hill, three of its six chairlifts, and snow-stake provide real-time views of current weather conditions
Happy winter! Winter is not just for cozying up by the fire with a cup of tea and blanket, reading your favorite adventure novel. Winter is a great time to be outside, enjoying the fresh snow and practicing survival skills. I don’t know about you, but, when I was a kid, I loved making shelters.
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