April 2026

Mason Keough Doesn’t Stop 

The 21-year-old has gone from a workplace accident to the paraclimbing world championships in short order.   By JP Vallières  Cover photo courtesy of Angus Meredith Mason Keough is strong. One of the strongest climbers you’ll find at any climbing gym in the area. His style is efficient, clean and powerful, depending on what’s needed. He’s one of those climbers who makes others a little jealous, whispering to themselves, “Why can’t I […]

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Multisport Minus the Swim 

By Sara Kennedy  When I discovered duathlon a few years ago, I found the ultimate multisport cheat code. Similar to triathlon (swim + bike + run) but with the swim leg replaced by a second run (or sometimes just removed altogether), duathlons are offered in a variety of distances. Often run side by side with triathlons, duathlons pull in a fraction

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Silver Mountain for Mixed Crews Lift-Served Bike Laps, Scenic Gondola Rides and a Warm-Water Reset in Kellogg, Idaho 

Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain If you’ve ever tried to pitch a bike-park weekend to someone convinced it’s all double-black diamonds and full-face helmets, Silver Mountain Resort makes the conversation easier. In Kellogg, the same gondola that hauls skiers in winter becomes a summer shuttle for downhill laps, a scenic ride for nonriders and a low-effort way to

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A New Kind of Bike Destination in North Idaho 

The shuttle-based, nonprofit Panhandle Bike Ranch pedals forward amidst support and opposition.  By Barry Campbell  Cover photo courtesy of Kruz Robles Sandpoint is evolving into a first-rate biking destination, and its mountain biking trails regularly draw riders from all over the Northwest and beyond. Hidden away in the forested hills high above Lake Pend Oreille, Panhandle Bike Ranch is quietly—or at least trying to

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Ride More This May with Bike Everywhere Month 2026 Events in Spokane

How the Spokane Bicycle Club Is Making Riding a Bike More Welcoming for All  Cover photo of the Spokane Bike Club For the 10th year, Spokane Bicycle Club is inviting the community to take part in May Bike Everywhere—a monthlong celebration of short rides, neighborhood events and everyday cycling. The goal is simple: make biking part of

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Evergreen Gear Exchange: Adventure, Reused 

Cover photo courtesy of Evergreen Gear Exchange By Lisa Laughlin If you visit the “who we are” section on Evergreen Gear Exchange’s website, their preferred company salutation—”Heyo!”—will begin to paint the picture of the shop atmosphere for you. When you walk in the doors, the casual, welcoming vibe is second only to the visual delight

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Woman smiling while kayaking on the Spokane River, looking back at her friend that's on a Stillwater brand stand-up paddleboard -- bridge over the river in the distance.

Paddling Season Kickoff at Mirabeau Park May 7 

Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Spokane-area paddlers and anyone interested in learning are invited to gather at Mirabeau Park on Thursday, May 7 for the Spokane Canoe & Kayak Club’s annual Paddling Season Kickoff. The free event starts at 6 p.m. and is open to everyone. Designed to bring together boaters of all experience

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