Book/Video Reviews

Person skiing powder through the trees at 49 Degrees North.

3 Ski & Snowboard Films You Can Watch at Home

Vicariously enjoy skiing and snowboarding with these three films -- all free -- from the cozy comfort of home (or the ski lodge).

Derrick Knowles January 13, 2022

Book cover of "Where Should We Camp Next?"

3 Books for Summer Adventure

Bookseller from Auntie's Bookstore, Rebecca Gonshak, reviews three books that will inform, inspire, and entertain outdoor adventurers.

Out There Outdoors June 16, 2021

Chris Kopczynski holding his newly published book.

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 ...

Jon Jonckers May 17, 2021

Various nature books for kids, that provide activities and ideas for learning about science, nature, art, and more -- displayed on the grass with their covers showing.

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, ...

Amy McCaffree March 31, 2020

Photo of Peter Hawkins running along the South Hill Bluff.

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 ...

Jon Jonckers October 23, 2018

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 ...

Derrick Knowles November 10, 2017

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 ...

Elena Gardner October 7, 2016

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 ...

S. Michal Bennett May 22, 2016

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 ...

Peter G. Williams January 9, 2014