Dial in your gravel riding or bikepacking kit with top-performing Pearl Izumi shirt, short, glove, jacket, and shoe gear. Bib Shorts Padded, stretchy shorts make a huge difference out riding on rough roads or trail once the miles start piling up. Pearl Izumi’s bib shorts are moisture-wicking, have a smooth and tight fit, and a […]
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Cruise Miles of Nordic trails minutes from downtown at Mt. Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park The center of the universe when it comes to cross-country skiing (also known as Nordic skiing) in the Inland NW is at the Mt. Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park at Mount Spokane State Park. The park, in fact, is one of the
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This post is sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies You can get the whole family up on the mountain skiing or snowboarding with all of the gear you need and still stick to a budget. One of the most well-worth-it benefits will be more time outdoors together. Here are some tips to get geared up
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Sponsored by Wheel Sport Bicycles Wondering what to give the cyclist who has everything or someone who is getting more into biking? Wonder no more. From beginner to vets looking for a gear-closet refresh, every cyclist can use just one more piece of gear. Here are some of our favorite stocking stuffers and Santa gifts
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The high water floating/rafting season runs from the first week of June through the first week of July. Travel time from the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area ranges from 2.5-3.5 hours depending on the route you take. Where to Go: What to Bring
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Readers of the January-February edition of Out There were treated to a look back at Spokane’s bicycle racing heyday, courtesy of the “Everyday Cyclist” column and longtime Spokane cyclist Patrick Bulger, host of the Packfiller podcast. While Spokane’s road racing scene is not what it once was, there is plenty to be optimistic about despite
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This is the small tale about the second dumbest ride I did all last year. The actual dumbest one wasn’t worth writing about. It was a mere 35 miles to a friend’s Christmas party out in Idaho. It was icy as all get-out on the side streets and back roads while the main roads had
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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, in conjunction with the Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program, is seeking volunteers to assist with tree potting events throughout the month of April at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. During the month of April, refuge staff will be hosting single-day tree potting sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers will
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Participating in alpine winter sports can seem out-of-reach expensive, Learn 10 thrifty tips to ski or snowboard more and spend less money.
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Inland NW Holiday Gift Guide with ideas from OTO advertisers and other small businesses to make shopping local easier.
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