Call your local resort for detailed ski or snowboard lesson info. Cover photo courtesy Natalya Torvik Sure, you can teach your kids a winter sport on your own, but professional lesson programs operated by local resorts may be a better path for both parents and kids. Instructors often have more success getting your kids to […]
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A cool expansion of Xtratuf’s popular Ankle Deck Boots, this collegiate and professional sports team themed collection is ideal for anyone wanting to show off their team spirit. There’s a reason it seems like just about everyone in Alaska owns a few pairs of Xtratuf boots; they’re waterproof and perfect for the Inland NW shoulder
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Kids can learn faster from instructors and moms and dads get some free time! Cover photo courtesy Bri Loveall I’ve got to be honest: I’ve been dreading teaching my kids to ski. I never seem to make it to a ski swap in time to secure good deals on gear, and, with three kids at
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By Kyle Merritt I have always taken pride in my fire making abilities, but never thought of myself as a “Solo Stove” guy. It seemed a little too confined for my penchant for fierce, sprawling blazes. However, we often camp places where a “Leave No Trace” ethic means no fire pits, and the Ranger Solo
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Mt. Spokane brings back popular ski area tubing hill Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles Sliding down a snow-covered hill on a tube is a winter sport that adults and kids of all ages will find fun, connecting and thrilling. Unlike sledding, where you and the kids have to trudge back up the hill after each
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Between freelance photography and enjoying the outdoors, I travel a lot, and the Peak Design 45L fits my lifestyle and needs perfectly. Whether traveling through airports or the woods, I’ve found that this pack is able to keep up with my demands. It comfortably stores a camera, lenses, and clothing for a few days, and
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A family-friendly adventure in Washington’s Okanogan Highlands If you’ve never experienced ice fishing, the picturesque setting of Sidley Lake in Molson, Wash., might be a great spot to try your luck at the Molson Ice Fishing Derby. Located 15 miles east of Oroville in the Okanogan Highlands, this fishing derby delivers a day of fish and
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Cover photo courtesy of Bri Loveall There are plenty of ways to get your family outfitted with skis, boards, boots, bindings and poles on a budget without having to buy brand-new, full-priced gear. Sponsored by SNWR
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Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Hot on the heels of the Festival that is held every fall in Banff, Alberta, the 2025 festival tour hits the road and lands in Spokane at the Fox Theater for three showings, Jan. 10,
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