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Crowding Closures at Mount Spokane State Park

Out There OutdoorsJanuary 13, 2021

Due to crowding, Mount Spokane State Park will close to new arrivals once parking lots are full near Nordic, snowmobile, snowshoe, and fat-biking trails.... Read More...

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Fat Biking: Local Groomed Trails this Winter

Derrick KnowlesNovember 27, 2020

Spokane, Wash. Each year we’re seeing more fat bikes plowing through the snow on trails here in the Inland Northwest, a trend that has also led to more trai... Read More...

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Nordic Kids Make the Most of Winter

Brad ThiessenDecember 13, 2019

Looking for a way to get your kids out on the snow this winter? Try Nordic Kids cross-country ski lessons! On seven Saturdays in January and February, 150 kids... Read More...

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Photo of Trevin Hansen and father cross country skiing.

Life on the Spectrum Lived Well on the Nordic Ski Trail

Brad ThiessenFebruary 11, 2019

Trevin Hansen loves to go fast. And he lives loud. So that narrows his activities. No movies or quiet concerts. He’s also not a fan of most team sports. Baseba... Read More...

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Gear, Lessons, and Permits to Cross-Country Ski in Spokane and North Idaho

Amy Silbernagel McCaffreeJanuary 23, 2019

Gear Rentals: Fitness Fanatics (rent in store or on site at Mt. Spokane’s Selkirk Lodge); Mountain Gear; REI Spokane; 49 Degrees North Nordic Center; Vertical E... Read More...

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The Nordic Trail System on Mount Spokane is one of the best in the Northwest. Photo courtesy of Spokane Nordic Ski Association

Upcoming 2019 Nordic Skiing Events

Amy Silbernagel McCaffreeJanuary 23, 2019

Winterfest at Mt. Spokane Nordic Ski Park (Selkirk Lodge), Jan. 13: Open to everybody. Includes free lunch along with 45-minute adult backcountry ski lessons... Read More...

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75 Gift Ideas From Local Spokane Shops

Amy Silbernagel McCaffreeDecember 16, 2018

Spend less time shopping and more time on our local trails and mountains. Our annual list features unique and outdoors-inspired gift ideas from locally-owned sh... Read More...

LifestyleOutdoor Living

Three college students ripping it up on Gold Trail.

How Spokane and North Idaho Ski Resorts Are Evolving

Lisa LaughlinNovember 12, 2018

Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park, Mead, Wash. Spokane’s closest resort has seen its fair share of growing over the last few decades, but a surprising part ... Read More...

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Lisa_Marie Perino and Alex Renner ride fat bikes on Mt. Spokane.

Favorite Fall Singletrack: North Idaho & Spokane Riders Top Trail Picks

Bradley BleckOctober 23, 2018

Fall’s cooler temperatures and the colors of the changing season make it a great time to mountain bike. Here are several recommended trails for experiencing the... Read More...

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Mt. Spokane Mountain Magic 10k/25k Run (June 30)

Brad ThiessenJune 15, 2018

A new trail run is coming to the Spokane running scene June 30. The Mountain Magic 10k/25k will feature two separate loops on Mt. Spokane’s Nordic ski trails. T... Read More...

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