(Memoir, 2015) By T. Ghezzi The Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir written by William Finnegan is more than just a book about surfing. Yes, he is the stereotypical surf bum-dirtbag, but in his old school style adventure story Finnegan expands on topics about subcultures, social economics, relationships, personal growth, education, writing and travel. These stories and life […]
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This winter boot is made for the kinds of wet and cold conditions an El Niño winter can throw at you. The outside of the boot (the upper), is made with high abrasion-resistant, hydrophobic, insulating material and a waterproof breathable membrane topped off with a fleece-like inner lining that makes them super warm and soft.
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Enjoy this cozy and nourishing curried squash soup on a cold winter’s day. A creamy coconut milk complements the flavors of warm spices and sweet butternut squash (serves 3-5). INGREDIENTS 1 butternut squash from Tonnemaker Hill Farm Olive oil Salt and pepper 1/2 onion from Andersen Organics 3 cloves garlic from Channing Farm 2 Tbsp
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(Novel, 2023) In the recently discovered lands of the New Country, a girl makes her way through the untouched, unsettled wilderness of the northeast. She’s left a starving fort for what she thinks is a more promising journey northward, in a land unknown and only just waking from winter. We marvel at her simple ingenuity
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Exploring winter magic in America’s first national park By Jean Arthur By the time my family and I finished snowshoeing around Mammoth Terraces in Yellowstone National Park, we’d tromped 1.5 miles, observed colorful formations like Orange Spring Mound and Angel Terrace, and laughed at our kids’ descriptions of the park’s famous thermal features exuding sulphureous
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These toasty, unisex slip-on shoes that feel like burly slippers are so comfortable yet sturdy that on several occasions this fall I accidently wore them out of the house on errands and even once to a work meeting. They are water resistant with a soft wool or Nylon upper, faux shearling sheep’s skin lining for
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How one family exemplifies the Schweitzer-based North Idaho Mountain Sports Education Fund’s “earn your own way” ethos By Barry Campbell In 2010, long-time Schweitzer Mountain Resort ski instructor Jeff Rouleau first conceived the idea of an organization focused on getting local kids onto the slopes. So many families he knew had two working parents, but
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When I met him, Mark was already a shipwreck surrendered to the rise and ebb of addiction and the depression that rules it. When the tide of inebriation rolled out, one could crawl into the cavity of his chest and find forgotten treasures: Memorized guitar solos, wicked skateboard tricks, a love affair with his road
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By Joel Sattgast For many individuals, the change in seasons provides an opportunity to unplug, enjoy a few more seasonal beverages or holiday treats, and to begin strategizing for the upcoming season of hiking, camping, running, biking, and other outdoor activity of choice. However, due to the wide-ranging opportunities available year-round within the Northwest, we
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