“I quit $3.75 an hour to work here,” reads a message scrawled on the recently unveiled historic cycling wall at Wheel Sport Bicycles on Division Street in Spokane. The quote, along with the many other messages and signatures, serve as a reminder of the many riders who traveled across the country by bike, touring the …
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A spooky Halloween-inspired half mile hike through Riverfront Park is a great way to get the whole family ready for the holiday. The fifth annual “Haunted Zombie” hike, hosted by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and the Riverside State Park Foundation, will take place next Saturday, October 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event …
Our trip to Bead Lake began with a 1.5-hour drive from Spokane to the Eastern Washington-Selkirk Range in late May, but the relatively low-elevation hike makes for an excellent fall adventure. My boyfriend and I had decided the 11.4-mile round-trip out-and-back trail around the lake was an ideal pick for our one-night backpacking trip. We …
The Boulder-based Warren Miller Entertainment is releasing its 67th annual feature film. Here, There, & Everywhere brings the mountain to you as it follows the world’s most accomplished skiers and snowboarders across the globe from the U.S. and Canadian Rockies to Greenland and the Swiss Alps as they find untracked powder and adventure. Narrated by …
Reel Rock 11 is back this year at Perry Street Brewing. The event, which takes place on Wednesday, November 2, from 7 -10 p.m., will feature five climbing films you won’t want to miss, as well as food trucks and plenty of fun. Rare Earth Adventures, an outdoor adventure company that organizes trips in Washington, …
There’s more to the mountain town of Fernie, British Columbia, than meets the eye, and that’s saying something. With over 30 feet of snow each season, looming mountains, and an intriguing history, Fernie is a popular ski and snowboard destination, as well as one of the most classic ski towns in North America. But what …
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Athletes with sports-related injuries can’t help but feel morose over both the setback to their performance and the inevitable multiple trips back and forth to various surgeons, therapists, and other experts. The new Rockwood Integrated Sports Medicine Clinic on Spokane’s South Hill addresses this problem by combining recovery needs into a one-size-fits-all facility. Complete with …
Ready for ski season to kick off? So are we. In the meantime, however, Spokane Nordic Ski Association is hosting a kick-off auction event to get you ready. The family-friendly event will be hosted at the Southside Senior Events Center (3151 E. 27th Ave), on November 5th. The event includes a silent auction, trivia, and a …
“Keep it tight, let it get a little loose…but always keep it tight-loose.” Teton Gravity Research, the ski, snowboard and surf film production company, is celebrating its 21st birthday with a one night only Spokane premiere of its new film Tight Loose October 13 at the Bing. The film embodies the company’s aim to push …
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Willie Weir, adventure cyclist and author, will be delivering a talk at a benefit for the John Wayne Pioneer Trail Organization on October 13 at 7 p.m. The talk, titled “Tiva to Tekoa: A Rescue Dog Travels a Rescued Trail,” will detail Weir’s bicycle journey on the JWPT last May with his wife Kat and …
