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Three backcountry skiers, backs to the camera, looking over the edge, preparing to ski down, with a snowy ridge line farther beyond.

My Favorite Season Is Now: Spring Ski or Climb?

Personal essay by Kirby Walke about cross-over seasons and not closing one season of outdoor recreation too soon in order to enjoy the next.

Out There Outdoors March 15, 2022

Two snowboarders, one wearing an orange jacket and the other in yellow, making big turns down a groomed run at 49 Degrees North.

Spring Ski Events & Deals at Inland NW Mountains

Ski the NW Rockies mountain recreation areas have spring deals and some of the most fun events of the season.

Lisa Laughlin March 15, 2022

A black morel with a tall cylinder shape, growing up from bright green moss.

Spring Mushroom Hunting: 3 Things To Know

Three essential things to know before you forage for wild mushrooms: how to identify, where to find, and how to prep and cook.

Out There Outdoors March 14, 2022

Three story Bear Creek Lodge and brown siding, white-framed windows, green slanted roof, and brick chimney.

Mt. Spokane State Park Hopes to Add Bear Creek Lodge

Washington State Parks looks to acquire Bear Creek Lodge property to enhance entrance to Mount Spokane State Park.

Carol Corbin March 14, 2022

Sepia-tone photo of traditional Kalispel Tribe canoe and two people sitting inside with fishing rods in the water.

Kalispel Tribe Reclaims Historic Lands

The Kalispel Tribe was gifted the Pack River Delta property by The Idaho Club reclaiming a portion of their traditional homeland.

Out There Outdoors March 14, 2022

Metal bolt and anchor in a climbing rock with carabiner attached.

How To Report Bad Climbing Bolts & Anchors

Bower Climbing Coalition, based in Spokane, Wash., has a new online feature for people to report bad bolts or anchors at regional rock areas.

Out There Outdoors March 14, 2022

Fly-fisherman holding a wild steelhead in the water.

Snake River Salmon Initiative Gains Support

By Sam Mace Spokane, Wash. In 2021, Washington Senator Patty Murray and Governor Jay Inslee acknowledged the serious salmon and steelhead crisis in the Snake ...

Out There Outdoors March 14, 2022

Lodge at 49 Degrees North - brown siding with deck and trees behind it.

Try Telemark Skiing at 49 Degrees North

49 Degrees North Mountain Resort in Chewelah, Washington, is offering telemark skiing clinics this spring through March 20, 2022.

Derrick Knowles March 13, 2022

Spokane River Run Celebrates 20 Years of Running for a Cause at Riverside (April 24, 2022)

The Spokane region’s oldest and most recognized trail run, the Spokane River Run on the trails at Riverside State Park, is celebrating its 20th anniversary ...

Out There Outdoors March 11, 2022