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The Living Snow Project at Western Washington University
The goal of the Living Snow Project is to better understand the distribution, abundance, and diversity of snow algae (often called “watermelon snow”) in the ...
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Glacier Ice Worms: What Are They and Where to Find Them
My partner John and I were planning to camp at Ingraham Flats, a nice bench on the Ingraham Glacier at 11,000 feet, just above Mount ...
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Ammi Midstokke: Cook Your Own Damn Dinner–Easy Meal Ideas When You Don’t Want to Cook
I think most people assume that, because I am a nutritionist, I spend my evenings dicing kale and sweet potatoes to make a wild game ...
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Backcountry Pursuits
For many of us it’s impossible to see a cairn and not feel a tinge of relief. Whether impressively symmetrical or precariously balanced, these stacks ...
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Navigating the Backcountry with Kids
Beaver fever, iodine tablets, “Cathole” digging, bear-proof containers—these are just a few aspects of backcountry adventuring, where you can enjoy exceptional landscape beauty and natural ...
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How to Increase Your Efficiency With a Bike Fit
If you’ve already had the pleasure of having your body’s geometry matched to your favorite people-powered two-wheeler, then you know the gains from a good ...
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Wildlands Firefighter: Profile of Kurtis Robinson
Kurtis Robinson is not someone who sits back and watches life happen. That’s true in his work as president of the Spokane chapter of the ...
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Hike of the Month: Mud Lake Loop (Lolo National Forest)
Clearwater Crossing is one of the best starting locations for a variety of trips into the proposed Great Burn Wilderness. Located just over the Montana ...
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Scrambling After a Reminder: Climbing Mount Chisholm
People often go to the mountains because they need something—solitude, maybe, or adventure. For me, on that particular spring weekend, I needed a reminder. That’s ...
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