Back when I was going through college on the 8 year plan, I paid the bills and satisfied my gear addiction by working as a boot fitter at a couple of local ski shops. After a few years of service in this highly esteemed profession, I came to a few realizations. One, I needed to […]
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Brad Naccarato spent 3 seasons in Colorado as a certified alpine skiing instructor and has a combined 10 years of ski retail experience here in the Inland Northwest. Over the last two months, I covered tips for buying new alpine skis and bindings – now we’re going to take a look at the last and
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Local shops’ favorite picks for the coming ski and snowboard season By Brad Naccarato With a ton of La Niña optimism surrounding the upcoming 2024-25 season, folks are already chomping at the bit to gear up for what could be an epic winter in the mountains. With so many great shops in our region, offering
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Cover photo courtesy Lisa Laughlin When my friend climbed into the fridge and shut the door, my instincts told me not to follow him. But we were at MEOW WOLF in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a larger-than-life immersive art exhibit known as “The House of Eternal Return,” and I was just learning how to bypass
Cover photo courtesy of Spokane Alpine Haus Fans of the Spokane Alpine Haus, a full-service ski and snowboard shop that has had a dedicated following on the South Hill for years, formed a long line outside the building as they waited for the grand opening of the business’ second location in northwest Spokane on Saturday,
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A near accidental amputation of part of my foot while chopping firewood last winter left a gash in my hiking boots, so I was stoked to try a pair of do-all boots from the boss of tough: Caterpillar. Yes, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment has expanded into our outdoor adventure realm.
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Photo: Rory Court / RED Mountain Resort Enter to Win the Ski Trip of a Lifetime Tired of the usual spa retreats, internet wellness hacks, and crappy ski experiences? Apparently, so is RED Mountain. They just dropped their quirky campaign, coined Radical Wellness, and while the mood is fun, “out there” and a little bit
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Cover photo courtesy of Visit Sandpoint Let’s handle the first part of a Sandpoint road trip this way: If your starting point is say, Spokane, then your driving time to Sandpoint will be 80-90 minutes via I-90 east to Coeur d’Alene, then Highway 95 north to Sandpoint. Pretty easy. Once you grab lodging in town
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Cover photo courtesy of Grant County Tourism As the vibrant colors of fall blanket the landscapes of Grant County, Washington, it’s the perfect time to explore the breathtaking outdoor scenes through hiking and fishing. This guide takes you on a road trip to some of the most serene and picturesque spots across the county, with
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Cover photo courtesy of DOMA Between miles 11 and 12 on the North Idaho Centennial Trail, in the Atlas Waterfront neighborhood west of Coeur d’Alene, there’s a new café in town. DOMA Coffee Roasting Company, a local craft coffee roaster and long-time advertising supporter of Out There Outdoors Magazine, opened the doors of its café
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