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Breaking Trail on the Continental Divide

Above the treeline and among harebell, paintbrush and columbine, my friends and I hiked a section of the Continental Divide Trail, a 3,100-mile mountainous route ...
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Backcountry Biking for All

Riding the route of the Hiawatha with four generations of family The tunnels are colder than you might expect. There is no cell phone service. ...
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Fly Fishing Home Waters

A float for reband trout on the Spokane River Ethan began casting with City Hall still in view. On the oars, Marc gazed at the ...
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38 Things to Do at the Lake

The Inland Northwest is home to hundreds of lakes within an hour’s drive in any direction. When the temperatures start to rise, it’s time to ...
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Learn the Lingo: Terms of Le Tour

Peloton – The group of riders competing in the race. Usually designated as the main pack. Maillot Jaune – French for “yellow jersey.” Dropped – ...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Le Tour

We humans are a competitive bunch. I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying that the first bike was invented on a Monday, the second on ...
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Mountain biker riding down a dirt singletrack with fall-colored trees alongside the trail.

Bucket List Inland NW Backcountry Rides

Editor’s Note: All of these backcountry trails are home to grizzly and/or black bears, so follow the advice of experts and be prepared and bear ...
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Mountain Biking in Grizzly Country

When mountain biking at 20-25 mph, a cyclist travels at 29-36 feet per second, according to a 2016 multiple-agency committee report on a bicycle-grizzly bear ...
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West Koot Route

A tour of southeast British Columbia’s wild lakes, backcountry, and mountain towns Planning time away from daily life’s demands and executing a great road trip ...
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