Book/Video Reviews
Local Climbing Legend Chris Kopczynski Publishes New Book
Review of Spokane mountain climber Chris Kopczynski's memoir "Into the Thin Hair," that includes stories about his global climbing adventures during the 1970s-90s, which includes ...
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7 Nature Books for Kids
Parents and caregivers can get children excited about and engaged in nature-based activities with help from books that focus on STEAM principles — Science, Technology, ...
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Varsity Seven: New Book By Runner Peter Hawkins Shines Spotlight on Spokane Cross-Country Lore
Dynasties in any sport come and go, but the Hawkins family holds a special place in Spokane high school running lore. The family’s journey is ...
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New Montana Hiking Guide: “Day Hiking Glacier National Park & Western Montana”
(Mountaineers Books, due out spring 2018) This new, forthcoming day-hiking guide by guidebook author, freelance writer, and photographer Aaron Theisen, covers a wild swath of ...
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Tale of a Ski Town — How Fernie, B.C. Became One of the Best Ski Towns in North America
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 ...
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Film Review: Strongwater
Many people would say that “learning to surf” is somewhere on their bucket list. It’s definitely on mine. Yet, the majority of people in the ...
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Beneath Cold Seas: The Underwater Wilderness of the Pacific Northwest
David Hall, University of Washington Press, 2011, 160 pages An incredible photographic showcase of marine life of the Pacific Northwest, “Beneath Cold Seas” offers spectacular ...
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Last Hours on Everest: The Gripping Story of Mallory and Irvine’s Fatal Ascent
Graham Hoyland, Collins, 2013, 310 pages The year 2013 seems to be the year of Everest in the outdoor adventure publishing world. Being the 60th ...
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Stop Drifting, Start Rowing: One Woman’s Search for Happiness and Meaning Alone on the Pacific
Roz Savage, Hay House Inc, 2013, 200 pages Roz Savages new book, “Stop Drifting, Start Rowing: One Woman’s Search for Happiness and Meaning Alone on ...
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