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Running in Your 40s (and Beyond)
As a runner in my 40s, I certainly feel different than I did as a runner in my 20s, from being more wiped out the ...
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The Douglas Fir
Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles By Adam Gebauer Perhaps no other tree represents the Pacific Northwest more than the Douglas Fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii, not to ...
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“Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet” by Ben Goldfarb
By Chris Maccini (Nonfiction, 2023) Ben Goldfarb writes the kind of books that will fundamentally change the way you see the world. He did it ...
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Exploring Leavenworth’s Cross-country Ski Trails
By Claire Thompson Cover photo courtesy Xander Demetrios Nordic skiing has always felt to me like the best winter version of hiking or trail running—human-powered ...
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Adrenaline & Personal Growth: The School You Always Wanted
Outdoor Adventure & Academic Excellence in the PNW For many, the Pacific Northwest is synonymous with adventure. Its rugged coastlines, snow-capped peaks, and dense forests ...
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Riding the Urban Winter Wilds
Cover photo courtesy Justin Short By Justin Short I lived on the west side for 13 years—and by “west side,” I mean the green and ...
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How Do You Après?
Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles After a hard day’s play in the snow—whether you pedal, ski, ride, or snowshoe—there’s a magical time when you ...
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Westwood Natural Area’s Last Chance
Guest Opinion by Phil Larkin Cover photo courtesy Phil Larkin Unproductive. Marginal Value. Underperforming Asset. These are words used by the Washington State Department of ...
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PNW Events for Tele & Free-Heel Skiers
Cover photo courtesy of Rise of Telemark Rise of Telemark Events (Various resorts in the Cascades): All season long. A few hours east of the ...
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