Sponsored by Ski the NW Rockies Cover photo courtesy of Mt. Spokane The countdown to ski season is on, and Inland Northwest resorts are rolling out fresh deals, events and upgrades to get stoke levels rising. From new lift projects and lodge makeovers to discounted passes and expanded lesson programs, there’s plenty happening before the […]
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There’s a maxim in the mountain world that one should be able to operate their equipment in the dark, sleep-deprived and with gloves on; the ideal gear, then, should feature set-and-forget ease. The new BioLite Range series of headlamps pack outsized candlepower in a compact package. They’re small enough to be stashed in a jacket
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Locals ditch summer seeking big mountains and the stoke of snow in the Andes. A few local powder chasers share what it’s like to travel for turns during the Inland Northwest summer months. The short answer? Pure magic. Here are their stories and a few tips on how to plan your own trip. Chasing Powder
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(Nonfiction, 2025) By Sara Kennedy This lyrical, genre-blending book explores the title question through a series of river visits made by the author. Weaving together adventures to the River of the Cedars in Ecuador, the Chennai River in India, and the Mutehekau Shipu in Canada, Macfarlane ties them together with observations of a spring in
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(Nonfiction, 2024) By James P. Johnson When he wasn’t in a cubicle writing marketing emails and promotional materials, Patrick Hutchinson would indulge in a pipe dream. His friends and acquaintances were getting married, buying a house, starting families. On social media, people were doing interesting, exciting things. His free time, spent on a worn, dog-fur-covered
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These sandals are made for adventures that don’t stay on dry land or in one place for too long. Made from lightweight BioLite foam, they’re easy on the feet and better for the environment than traditional materials. Kids and adults can ramble wherever adventures take them, with drainage holes that shed water quickly and keep
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Life Flight saves adventure photographer at Mt. Hood Meadows Cover photo courtesy of Life Flight Photographer Richard Hallman lives for the mountains, their beauty, their wildness, and the chance to capture fleeting moments of adventure through his lens. But on one sunny day at Mt. Hood Meadows, that passion turned suddenly into a life-threatening emergency.
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By Derrick Knowles Maybe you are one of those people who started having dreams about skiing or snowboarding sometime in the summer. Or you got your boards tuned before the kids went back to school and bought your season pass back in April. If you fall into one of those early bird categories, you’re probably
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Can’t wait for winter? A fall full of swaps, ski films and parties means you don’t have to. Long before lifts start spinning, fall fills up with gear swaps, film nights, parties and other gatherings that bring skiers, riders and those who dream of endless winter together to prepare for the season ahead. Ski, Snowboard
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