If there is a list of greatest jobs in the world, building mountain bike trails must be at the top of it. At the very least, it must fill your karma account. This is what I am thinking as I grin ear to ear and wrap around every perfectly engineered corner of the Whitefish Trail. […]
Whitefish on Wheels: Montana Mountain Bike Retreat Read More »
The seed was planted a few years ago when my dad and I rode our motorcycles into Glacier National Park. As we followed the two-lane highway through the narrows and I struggled to stay on the road, I wondered to myself what it would be like to pedal instead. Wouldn’t it be great to enjoy
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Over 100 resorts in North America are now offering lift-served mountain biking with increased rider demand for a range of gravity oriented trails, from fun, flowy green and blue singletrack to black and double black descents littered with jumps and other technical features. Several resorts here in the Inland Northwest, including Schweitzer, Whitefish Mountain Resort,
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Summer is a great time to hike or mountain bike to the summit of Quartz Mountain and see the historic fire lookout.
Hike to Quartz Mountain Fire Lookout in Mount Spokane State Park Read More »
During the sunny, warmer months, citizens of the Northwest find as many opportunities to get outdoors as possible. One of the best ways to enjoy the sunshine and soak in some music is by visiting a few of the many bluegrass, folk, Americana, and other local music festivals scattered throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
Summer Festival Guide: Hit the Road for Some Music in the Mountains Read More »
There’s no shortage of options when it comes to planning out a summer full of adventure here in the Inland Northwest. With recommendations for families, casual adventurers, and those in search of more hardcore challenges to push their limits, there’s a trip and a place in here for anyone who loves the outdoors. Visit someplace
May 24-25 of this year will mark the 15th running of the 24 Hours Round The Clock Race at Riverside State Park. This year’s race theme, “A Hard Day’s Night,” is one of the most appropriate themes yet. The race is a loop of trails about 15 miles long covering a wide variety of the
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I remember the first time I saw a fat bike at a bike shop in Spokane about two and a half years ago. I asked about it and was told it was great for riding on sand at a beach. I looked at the price: $1,700. I picked it up and felt how heavy it
Fat Biking 101: Your Guide to Snowbiking in the Inland Northwest Read More »
When the snow disappears each year, many ski resorts and mountain towns throughout North America shift gears. They’ve learned to lure valley dwellers back up to the mountains with their bikes to pursue flowy ribbons of dirt and heart-pounding descents. Several Inland Northwest area ski resorts have been slowly heading that direction for years, while
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Last year firefighter John Griffith awoke to find that Spokane had finally make bicycle lanes throughout the entire city. No, he wasn’t having another cyclist dream, for on this particular day, the snow was too deep for plows to create two lanes. In return, a full lane for vehicles and a half lane—perfect for bicycle
What’s Your Gear? John Griffith, Snowbiking Read More »
