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 […]
By Chris Maccini Cover photo courtesy of the Spokane Bike Party When Erin Mensing moved to Spokane from Portland seven years ago, she missed the community of cyclists she’d been a part of in the Rose City. Of course, she connected with Spokane’s cycling scene, going on group rides with the Spokane Bicycle Club and the Thursday Night
Spokane Bike Party Rolls On Read More »
By Jon Jonckers Cover photo courtesy of Uprise Brewing The Uprise Brewing Vista House Pilsner tastes like a sunny afternoon in a glass. It’s bright, unpretentious and refreshing, with enough delicate notes to keep it interesting. If your ideal pilsner is clean and crisp rather than intense or hop-banging, this local Spokane brew hits the bullseye every time. Uprise
Vista House Pilsner by Uprise Brewing Read More »
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
A New Kind of Bike Destination in North Idaho Read More »
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
Ride More This May with Bike Everywhere Month 2026 Events in Spokane Read More »
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
Evergreen Gear Exchange: Adventure, Reused Read More »
Cover photo courtesy of Carol Corbin Paddlers looking to refresh their kit for the season should plan to attend the Spokane Canoe & Kayak Club’s Paddling Gear Swap on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The swap is open to the public and held in the Evergreen Gear Exchange parking lot at
Paddling Gear Swap Returns May 16 Read More »
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
Paddling Season Kickoff at Mirabeau Park May 7 Read More »
You don’t need to be a thru-hiker to appreciate the benefits of an ultra-light backpack. Two decades back, my younger body more easily shrugged off the aches and pains that came with carrying a massive pack filled with decidedly not light items. For a few years, I often carried a full-size bottle of Tapatio hot sauce and hardcover books into the backcountry. Once, after forgetting half of my backpacking
Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Backpack Read More »
