Lifestyle

Take A U-Pick Adventure

When my husband and I arrived in North Idaho eight years ago, we had no idea how much food grows in this verdant corner of ...

S. Michal Bennett August 26, 2016

Summertime Backcountry Gear: Avex Freeflow Auto-Sealing Water Bottle

Carry 34 ounces of water that will never spill or leak with this auto-sealing water bottle. Perfect for riding in your vehicle’s cup holder for ...

Out There Outdoors August 26, 2016

Runner jumping over a over while running in the Cabinet Mountain wilderness.

A Camera, a Pair of Running Shoes, and an Eye for the Unexpected

Woods Wheatcroft’s photography belongs in its own category. While he primarily shoots lifestyle pictures, his success at capturing an oddball moment remains unmatched, and it’s ...

Jon Jonckers August 25, 2016

Summertime Backcountry Gear: Thule Versant 70L Men’s Backpacking Pack

Known more for its bike and roof racks and strollers and bike trailers, Thule’s Versant backpack is a high-quality, thoughtfully designed gear hauler for multi-day ...

Out There Outdoors August 25, 2016

Summertime Backcountry Gear: Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 Single-Person Tent

It was difficult to retire my old single-person tent that had performed flawlessly on countless trips from the B.C. backcountry to Mexico surf breaks, but ...

Derrick Knowles August 23, 2016

Summertime Backcountry Gear: EnerPlex Kickr IV Portable Solar Charger & Jumpr Slate 5K Power Bank

On two different mountain bike trips to Bend, Oregon, in recent years, our lost-out-in-the-woods camp vibe was disrupted by a dead car battery thanks to ...

Derrick Knowles August 22, 2016

Can of One Tree Hill hard cider apple variety.

Buzz Bin: Caramel Cinnamon by One Tree Hard Cider

It tastes like a caramel apple at the Spokane Fairgrounds without the sticky mess. Perhaps One Tree Hard Cider was aiming for an apple pie ...

Jon Jonckers August 22, 2016

Summertime Backcountry Gear: Montbell Superior Down Jacket

Tucked into a corner of every alpine-seeking backpacker or climber’s rucksack should be a well-made, ultra-light and highly compressible down puffy like this one. Made ...

Derrick Knowles August 20, 2016

Buzz Bin: Orlison Brewing Shin Splints IPA

Shin splints is a catch-all term for lower leg pain that occurs below the knee either on the front outside part of the leg or ...

Jon Jonckers August 20, 2016