Editorial

Wildfire charred stand of pine trees.

Fire on the Mountain

When I look at the maps of the fires that are still burning as we go to print, vivid images of pre-fire places come to ...
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The Mountains Are Calling

John Muir said “Going to the mountains is going home.” If you can relate, there is no shortage of places in the greater Inland Northwest ...
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See You at Spokatopia

Back before the Internet, it was more difficult to break out into new outdoor sports than it is today, especially technical ones like climbing that ...
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The Ultimate Summer Adventure

Adventure is one of those words that can mean very different things to different people. What would your “ultimate summer adventure” look like? Hopefully we’ve ...
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Outrun Those Voices in Your Head

This is OTM’s second annual “running issue,” which means a running photo is sure to grace the cover, and you can expect more words and ...
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OTM Editor Derrick Knowles doing what he loves most, hiking.

The Art of Adaptability

This winter will go down as one of the toughest seasons on record for Northwest winter sports enthusiasts, ski resorts and shops. If you have ...
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Winter Adventure is All Around Us

When I found a shriveled up piece of last year’s fruit in my backcountry ski pack that had petrified and attached itself to my climbing ...
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OTM Editor Derrick Knowles doing what he loves most, hiking.

The Gear We Love and Can’t Let Go

My MontBell Super Stretch down sleeping bag was the first piece of gear I ever named. This toasty sack with elastic baffles accommodates my fitful ...
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OTM Editor Derrick Knowles doing what he loves most, hiking.

Going Skiing

In junior high, all my cool friends were skiers, and it took until 9th grade until I could join them up on the mountain. Our ...
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