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Shoulder Season Celebration in the Inland Northwest
Shoulder seasons get a bad rap. Skiers and boarders fantasize about early-winter’s powder stashes, climbers wait for the rock to stop seeping, mountain bikers cheer ...
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Ana Maria Spagna: Just Slide
Friends try not to stare, but they can’t help it. Stop with them at the garage to pick up some motor oil or lag screws, ...
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Brad Northrup: Ski Bum Advice – The Mountain Translator
Like most folks out there, I am locked up in a cubicle Monday through Friday in order to pay the bills, put food on the ...
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Where to Look for Animal Tracks in Spokane and North Idaho
There are many great places to find wildlife tracks this winter, including our two local wildlife refuges. Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, located in the channeled ...
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Hunt for Animal Tracks on Snowy Hikes
When the snow falls it creates a great opportunity to get outside and look for signs of our region’s abundant wildlife. Taking time to identify ...
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New Advice for Anyone on Anything Column by Ammi Midstokke
If you enjoy Ammi Midstokke’s “Eatology” column in print issues of Out There, don’t miss her new “Advice for Anyone on Anything” column online each ...
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Ammi Midstokke: Why Your Diet is Kind of Your Enemy
Every year, right around now, my office fills up with patients who are determined to turn a new leaf, preferably that of a superfood like ...
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How to Become a Cross-country Ski Family
“Any kid is suited to cross-country skiing. You can go as hard and as fast as you want,” says Brad Thiessen, director of engagement for ...
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What to do if You Encounter a Bear
What would you do if you came face to face with a grizzly bear? You may have just a second to react—like 0.7 seconds if ...
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