Get Out There
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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Merrell Moab 3 Multisport Shoe
By Wil Wheaton If you are prone to heading out the door on varied outdoor adventures, from hiking to biking, the Moab 3 will make ...
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Ski Patrol Hopefuls
What does it take to become a ski patroller? Cover photo courtesy Bri Loveall Laughter echoed in the conference room as ski patrol candidates trickled ...
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Tele Ain’t Dead in the Inland Northwest
By Derrick Knowles Cover photo courtesy of Tele Colo Over the years skiing on telemark gear, I’ve encountered a few slogans from tele skiing’s zenith, ...
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