Outdoor Living

Tips for the Carefree Gardener: Because I’d Rather Be Hiking

With its rich soil and four seasons, the Inland Northwest is a great place to plant a thriving garden, but who has time for that? ...
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Dial That Backcountry First Aid Kit: And Don’t Leave Home Without It

Spending time in remote places requires preparation. A portion of that preparation should include gathering medical supplies to be able to respond to emergencies. There ...
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Winter Reading List: Local Writer Recommendations

Mountain as metaphor; snow as symbol. Reading good literature for après ski relaxation or while nestled at home on a long winter night is a ...
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Long Leaf Wilderness Medicine can prepare you for backcountry safety.

Backcountry Safety: An Interview with Longleaf Wilderness Medicine Owner Jason Luthy

What’s the most important practice when it comes to backcountry safety? In brief, good judgment, which in turn comes from education and experience. Jason Luthy ...
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Bucket holds at Smith Rock. Photo: Ammi Midstokke

Moms on the Rock

It was a glorious bluebird sky in Central Oregon when K and I pulled into Smith Rock. We’d seen the weather report, called in sick ...
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“All Free Range”

Finding Meaning In Meat One day when I was 12, my dad and I strapped on snowshoes in the pre-dawn light and drew tracks across ...
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DIY Snacks

Turning Fall Harvest Into Healthy Backcountry Snacks Buying lightweight, healthy snacks to pack along on outdoor adventures can seriously break the bank. Even then, you ...
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