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Selkirk Powder Guides Offer Avalanche Education

Sandpoint, Idaho In an effort to increase opportunities for backcountry skiers and riders to undertake state of the art backcountry travel learning opportunities in the ...
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Some people have asked if the avalanche changed my view on being out there and skiing. To me, these guys died doing what they loved. If anything, it’s almost a reason to double down on skiing. Photo: Willy Bartlett

Regional Avalanche Center in Trouble

Retired board member of Friends of IPAC Liam Fitzgerald explains how Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center (IPAC) is being impacted by USFS budget cuts.
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Work Begins on New Dishman Hills Trailhead

Spokane Valley, Wash.  Volunteer efforts are in the works on a new trailhead on the south side of the Dishman Hills, just west of the ...
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National Buffalo Soldiers Trail Under Consideration

By Dave Copelan Wallace, Idaho  Largely forgotten for over a century, the story of what may be America’s greatest ever cycling adventure could finally be ...
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Multi-Use Manners for Equestrians and Cyclists

Basic guidelines for hikers, cyclists, and equestrians for bike and horse encounters on multi-use trails, such as Riverside State Park in Spokane, Wash.
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Local Girl Completes Virtual Race Across Tennessee

Priest Lake, Idaho  With so many races cancelled due to COVID-19, some creative race directors opted for ‘virtual’ races. The Race Across Tennessee is a ...
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Website Catalogs Inland NW Adventures

Kellogg, Idaho  Longtime outdoor enthusiasts Chic Burge and David Crafton launched a new website focused on highlighting routes and trails throughout the Inland Northwest. Initially focused on ...
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New Technical Outdoor Gear Shop to Open

Spokane, Wash.  When Mountain Gear closed its doors this past January after 37 years of selling technical outdoor gear, Spokane-area climbers and backcountry skiers were ...
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Travel & Safety in Northwest Wildfire Country

Before you leave home for your next Northwest outdoor adventure or camping trip, be sure to check the latest conditions for your road travel route ...
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