There are plenty of reasons to head north for winter adventures: deep powder, amazing ski and backcountry terrain, hot springs, friendly people, captivating communities, and killer food and craft beverages. The 30 percent currency exchange discount on everything we get with the U.S. dollar is also a huge bonus, and border crossing with a passport […]
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Tips for getting outside and making the most of the cold, snowy months By Carol Corbin I live in the Inland Northwest . . . and I don’t ski. I think there are about five of us non-skiers in the region. We’re like unicorns. Or Yeti, if Yeti hated being cold and was averse to
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Looking for a small-town winter road trip with tons of outdoor recreation potential? Republic, Wash., just three hours north of Spokane is celebrating Winterfest on Saturday, January 14, 2023, and this friendly community has plenty of fun, creative activities and spectacles planned. Spend the weekend snowshoeing, backcountry or Nordic skiing, snowmobiling, or exploring the Ferry
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Learn about what’s new at Ski NW Rockies mountain resorts, including deals, upgrades, expansions, and upcoming events.
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Overview of Inland Northwest winter fat biking and trail grooming plans, including destinations in Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and Sandpoint.
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Long-distance winter fatbike racing is grueling, but that’s why some riders say they do it. Meet Inland NW bikers who embrace the challenge.
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Fatty Flurry Fat Bike Festival takes place Jan. 15, 2022, north of Sandpoint, Idaho, at the Section 16 Trail system near Bonners Ferry.
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Idaho’s Silver Valley is a choose-your-own adventure winter getaway destination. Over a few-days stay in the historic mining town of Wallace, you can pick your path each day based on changing weather, snow conditions, or the proclivities of your travel mates. Choose from alpine and backcountry skiing, snowshoeing or fat biking, history tours, and some
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INLAND NW FAT BIKE TRAIL SYSTEMS There’s no need to trade bike shoes for slippers once the snow starts falling. With wide, balloon-like tires and modern trail bike features, fat bikes make short work of long winters. And with the abundance of regional trail systems groomed for wide wheels, even the most winter-averse among us
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Nestled in the heart of the Kettle Range Mountains in Northeast Washington’s Ferry County, the historic mining town of Republic is an authentic, Old-West-looking mountain town that’s the perfect place to enjoy endless winter recreation activities without the crowds. The nearby Kettle Range features six of the highest peaks in the eastern half of the
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