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Snowshoe Hare tracks in snow.

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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2019 Fly Fishing Film Tour, Jan 29

Fly fishing film tour comes to Bing Crosby Theatre in Spokane The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) World Premier is coming to Spokane at 7:00 ...
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Photo of Helen McGear on the climbing wall.

Adaptive Climbing in Spokane

On a recent rainy weekend, a unique group of climbing rookies assembled at Wild Walls for a Vertical Intro clinic. Ranging in age from 5-75, ...
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Gear, Lessons, and Permits to Cross-Country Ski in Spokane and North Idaho

Gear Rentals: Fitness Fanatics (rent in store or on site at Mt. Spokane’s Selkirk Lodge); Mountain Gear; REI Spokane; 49 Degrees North Nordic Center; Vertical ...
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The Nordic Trail System on Mount Spokane is one of the best in the Northwest. Photo courtesy of Spokane Nordic Ski Association

Upcoming 2019 Nordic Skiing Events

Winterfest at Mt. Spokane Nordic Ski Park (Selkirk Lodge), Jan. 13: Open to everybody. Includes free lunch along with 45-minute adult backcountry ski lessons, a ...
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Gordon Ritchie (right) and his daughter cross-country skiing.

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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Grizzly mama and cubs roam free in Denali National Park.

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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Photo of runners taken from above.

5 Favorite Spokane Winter Runs

What I love about running in the Spokane area is the ease of access to an abundance of amazing trails and routes in or around ...
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Photo of teams "smooshing" down the center of a crowd.

Party in the Snow: Inland Northwest Winter Festivals 2019

Celebrate the New Year all month long and into February with winter merriment around the region. These fun and unique festival events will appeal to ...
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