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Early Season Rides in the Inland NW

All Photos By Aaron Theisen Article sponsored by Wheel Sport Bikes Fool’s Spring. Second Winter. Whatever you want to call it, the freeze-thaw cycles and ...

Aaron Theisen March 1, 2022

Person snowshoeing standing next to a CCC cabin at Mount Spokane State Park.

Inland NW Snowshoeing Locations for Beginners

Mellow hiking trails can make for great snowshoeing. Here are a 4 tips to make the most out of your snowshoeing adventures.

Holly Weiler February 28, 2022

Two people on snowshoes with trekking poles and wearing large backpacks, and the author's white and black husky dog.

Blue Mountain Snowshoe Epic

Holly Weiler shares about her multi-day trip to Oregon Butte (6,385' elev.), the highest of 13 named peaks in the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness.

Holly Weiler February 28, 2022

Why I Like Winter Running

Run Wild columnist provides encouragement and advice for continuing a running routine during winter, especially for one's mental well-being.

Sarah Hauge February 18, 2022

Fireworks light up the sky above the Village at Schweitzer ski mountain.

Schweitzer Starlight Race Series: Feb. Friday Nights

Schweitzer's antic-filled Starlight race series for adults takes place on Friday nights in February 2022 and celebrates the Winter Olympics.

Out There Outdoors February 13, 2022

Garrett Shadwick falling down while trying to snowboard.

Switching Between Skis & Snowboard

How easy is it to switch from skis to snowboard? Or how about a snowboarder on skis for the first time? May be harder than ...

Adam Gebauer February 12, 2022

10 Barrel Beercat mobile pub parked in front of Lakeview Lodge at Schweitzer Village.

10 Barrel Beercat Coming to Schweitzer & Silver Mt

10 Barrel Beercat's mobile pub will visit Schweitzer and Silver Mountain in February 2022, before heading to Pebble Creek and Crystal Mt.

Out There Outdoors February 12, 2022

Austin Visintainer doing a snowboarding trick and riding along the ski lodge wall at Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park.

Spokane Pro-Snowboarder Austin Visintainer

Pro rider Austin Visintainer (friends call him "Vizz"), from Spokane, gains greater recognition and stars in new major snowboard movie.

Out There Outdoors February 11, 2022

Two young girls smiling at the camera while cross-country skiing at Mt. Spokane.

Cross-Country Ski Beginner Guide for Families

Families with young children can plan a first-time cross-country ski outing using these 4 easy steps, including gear rentals and where to go.

Amy McCaffree February 10, 2022