By Chris Maccini If you’re looking for Dan Wilson on a Wednesday evening, there’s a good chance you’ll find him outside, atop a bicycle, no matter the season. Wilson keeps a standing date with his mountain biking buddies: Wednesdays at 6 p.m., regardless of the weather. As winter approaches and the days grow shorter and […]
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By Alana Livingston Soon to be one of your favorite recipes even outside of “soup season,” this recipe brings warmth to any winter day. Serves 8-10. For the Soup: 8 cups chicken broth // 2 cans hominy (25-30 oz. each), rinsed well // 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken // ½ white onion, diced //
This after-ski beanie brings all of the technical performance you would expect from a 100% Merino, double-layered hat. It has a wide cuff that allows for a deep-over-the-ears or higher-on-the-head fit. But what’s most striking is its stylish, retro look complete with a colorful, fuzzy pompom up top. MSRP: $65. Ibex.com
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It was a chilly, wet November morning when I met Bart George, lead wildlife biologist for the Kalispel Tribe, and his team to track a cougar not too far from my home in West Central. This particular tomcat had gained infamy in 2023 by stalking a mountain biker in Riverside State Park and became a
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Reading, and especially reading on paper, is so two-generations ago. Despite an uptick in our post-pandemic world book consumption, the trend of reading is a downward slope toward the abyss of 140-character tolerance levels. Not you of course, because you’ve already made it this far. If that makes you feel a little righteous, it should.
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When Christmas Day rolls around, many folks out there look forward to opening presents and hope the contents are just what they asked for, like keys to a new car, or a life-time supply of Rogaine. Not this guy. Nope, your humble narrator’s favorite part is the opening of stockings, mainly because I have no
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This ultralight jacket swaps out the feather fill of a traditional puffy with ethically-sourced Merino wool insulation, which offers better temperature regulation due to wool’s ability to absorb and release moisture as your body heats up or cools off. The shell fabric is wind- and water-resistant, and it has an elasticized hem, cuffs, and hood;
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Winter in the Inland Northwest can bring about Seasonal Affective Disorder, that general malaise known as SAD. With exercise being one way to ward off SAD, consider the medicinal value offered by winter bike commuting, which provides just the exercise to lift your spirits. If this sounds appealing, here’s how to prepare yourself. Getting Your
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By Sam Lavigne When most of us think of fishing, we think of warm summer evenings with low wind and the promise of a beer next to a campfire after the sun sinks below the peaks. Once the snow begins to fall, most folks put away the rod and reel, but, with the right amount
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