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Robin Manees running across a marathon finish line with both arms raised high, fingers with 2-finger peace signs, in triumph

Inland NW Runner Profile: Robin Manees

Personal profile by Robin Manees about her life as a runner and living with Lupus, and how she has learned to let her body guide ...
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Group of runners of all genders at the start line for the Coeur d'Alene Marathon.

Inland NW Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2022

Learn about road and trail running, cycling, mountain biking, triathlons and other multi-sport events and watersports, and outdoorsy events.
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Black silhouette of pine trees at night.

Why You Should Night Hike During Spring

Hiking after dark heightens your senses and helps you experience nature in new ways. Find ideas and inspiration in this essay by Heidi Lasher.
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Photo of Palouse Falls by Shallan Knowles.

Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News: March-April

Latest news and updates, for March-April 2022, about trails and outdoor recreation around the Inland Northwest.
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Illustration of skis with eyes and mouths, in a storage box, talking to each other, while a guy looks on with a surprised look and a beer can in his hand.

Ski bum Advice: If Skis Could Talk

What powder, carving, and rock skis might say, if they could talk, about winter 2021-22 season in the Northwest.
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Woman hiking in the snow with her leashed dog, with evergreen trees in the background, blue and sunset-colored sky in the distance and small crescent moon up high.

Peloton vs. Dog: Pros & Cons of Exercising Indoors

Health & Fitness Dept. article by Heidi Lasher about her struggle choosing indoor cycling over exercising outdoors with her dog.
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"...even if you never ride a bike, your town will be stronger economically if more people who want to bicycle can do so safely..." is Washington Bike's message.

Indoor Cycling Classes in Spokane-CDA

Four Inland NW businesses in the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene metro area offer various indoor cycling classes.
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Snowboarder on a terrain park rail at Mt Spokane.

How To Talk Like a Shredder

Learn new school ski and snowboard lingo, ski terrain terms, and other words and phrases commonly heard on the mountain.
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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.
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