Gear Organizing Solutions Without a functional, organized system for storing your outdoor gear, your gear room or garage can quickly start looking like a hoarder’s storage unit. If this sounds familiar or you struggle to find the things you’re looking for when gearing up or packing for an outdoor adventure, consider these tools for transforming your […]
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As a long-time Altra running shoe disciple, the Via Olympus 2 is the first Altra shoe I’ve worn that’s built more for cushioning road runs or walks. This zero-drop, max-cushion Altra shoe has without a doubt provided more cushion on long, mostly-pavement walks this spring than more Spartan Altra trail shoes. The signature wide toe
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Equal parts outdoor adventure performance and outdoorsy style, this shirt will keep you protected from the sun and feeling and looking cool on the trail, river or local brewery. A full-on technical outdoor shirt, the Nueces is moisture-wicking, UPF 50+ sun blocking and has sports mesh back vents to keep you cool and dry. Several
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Connecting to the world through trail work By Claire Thompson Cover photo courtesy of Xander Demetrios Not far from the trailhead on the Indian Creek trail in the North Cascades’ Glacier Peak Wilderness, an unnamed side stream spills from the eastern flanks of Mount David into the White River. A few summers ago, my Forest
This hybrid lantern, speaker and charger camp gadget is the new centerpiece for my car-camping adventures. The Trailmate pumps out tunes via Bluetooth when you want them and lights up your camp kitchen or reading chair for up to 10 hours. A rechargeable battery and the built-in power bank is handy for charging phones and
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Your Inland Northwest guide to off-leash dog parks By Amy McCaffree Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffree Looking for outdoor community this summer for you and your dog? Your local off-leash dog park is one such place. Seriously—where else can Millennials, Gen Z, Gen X and Boomers come and go randomly, mill about and chitchat,
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Say goodbye to Ziplock bags full of treasured leftovers getting squished and waterlogged beyond recognition or lost for days in your camp cooler. Made from food-grade, BPA-free silicone, the Secondz food storage containers hold your goodies like any food storage container but with space-saving collapsible sides that shrink down for compact packing. We’ve been using
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Sailing toward something better By Chris Maccini Cover photo by Action Sports Media and courtesy of Dogsmile Adventure On any given day this summer, you’re likely to find Jon Totten sailing the waters of Lake Pend Oreille aboard one of the boats owned by the nonprofit he started in 2021, Dogsmile Adventures. On board, you’ll
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Mountainfilm on Tour In Spokane to feature In-person Appearance by Christina Lustenberg and John Roskelley Photo by John Roskelley / Nameless Tower on the left and the ski route the team took off the top of Great Trango on the right. Mountainfilm on Tour returns to Spokane on Sept. 11 with a selection of inspiring
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