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How Not to Climb a Mountain

Where were you on May 18, 1980? Longtime residents of the Inland Northwest remember that day that Mount St. Helens erupted, blowing 520 million tons ...

Janelle McCabe July 31, 2016

View from the Stern: Exploring the Spokane River as the Riverkeeper’s Guest

It’s a temperate Saturday on Memorial Day weekend when we push the raft into the Spokane River at the put-in on Water Street in Peaceful ...

Out There Outdoors July 30, 2016

Regional Clubs Offer Midweek Options for Easy In-town Running

The Inland Northwest is a region of runners, evidenced by its many running clubs. There’s something for everyone: Elite women have the Spokane Swifts, elite ...

Janelle McCabe July 27, 2016

Training Through Injury for a 100-Mile Trail Run

The Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run is the oldest 100-mile trail run in the U.S. It starts in Squaw Valley, goes through the Sierra Nevada ...

Out There Outdoors July 26, 2016

A Balancing Act: The Science and Practicality of Electrolytes

“It’s really just kitchen science,” laughs Tim Cunninghamm as he describes the 30-year process of developing an electrolyte drink. He makes it sound like he ...

Ammi Midstokke July 25, 2016