By Maura Lammers Cover photo courtesy of Maura Lammers About two minutes before I broke my ankle, I had just reached the turn-around point on my run near West Central; two miles down, two to go, as I eased myself into a running routine. Last March, I was gearing up for a big job change […]
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Jed Barden, a long-time cyclist and attorney at Barden & Barden in Spokane who specializes in representing injured cyclists, suggests the following if you are involved in a collision. First, Barden urges that we not use the term “accident” for such events, but instead use “crash” or “collision.” He adds that despite recent changes in
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Cover photo courtsy of Gnara Considering their many shapes and sizes, buying pants online is a gamble, but when the Gnara Go There Pants came across my radar, they looked like a good enough fit to take a chance. The really cool feature that made me really want a pair though is a zipper that
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By Bradley Bleck Cover photo courtesy of Bradley Bleck When it comes to bicycling safety in Spokane, the often negative perception is far from the reality. That negative perception is often fueled by a fear that many drivers are unwilling to share the road. The fact of the matter is that in Spokane and the
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(Nonfiction, 2024) By Olivia Dugenet Through rich illustrations and fresh retellings of old myths and folktales, this new book by Alison Davies and Sarah Wildling adds drama and dimension to common flowers and herbs, most of which can be found growing around the Spokane region. Readers take a season-by-season tour through the strange and magical
Cover photo courtesy of Paka Apparel Nothing beats a piece of technical outdoor apparel that also looks so nice that you can wear it out to “special event” locations, even straight out of the mountains! Designed with outdoor pursuits foremost in mind, this crewneck sweater is made from a blend of warm, odor-resistant, and highly-comfortable
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Why I keep returning to this bike haven in Northwestern Montana again and again By Ammi Midstokke Cover photo courtesy of Ammi Midstokke Sometime around a decade ago, recovering from a divorce in which I lost everything but my kid and my bike (the stuff that matters), I found myself at the Whitefish Bike Retreat
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By Bradley Bleck Cover photo courtesy of Hannah Otto If ever there was an athlete’s journey to follow, consider Hannah Otto, whose roots in the Inland Northwest go back to her great-grandparents. The professional mountain biker has an impressive palmarès, including stints with USA Cycling, collegiate championships, winning the 2023 Leadville Trail 100, and finishing
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By Wil Wheaton Cover photo courtesy of Nathan Sports An upgrade on this original hydration vest from Nathan Sports, the Pinnacle Pro is a pocket bonanza, with eight front pockets; two side pass-through pockets; a large back hydration bladder compartment; a roomy zippered gadget pocket; and a small back pocket for cash, keys, or other
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