SPOKANE, WA—Each spring, Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance puts on a series of skills clinics that teach many of the fundamental mountain bike handling and riding techniques that make mountain biking more fun and safe. The level 1 class focusses on proper balance and body position as well as a host of vital skills, including […]
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CHEWELAH, WA—While the thought of running out of recreation land might seem ridiculous in open space-abundant Northeast Washington, it’s critical that outdoor enthusiasts recognize not all of those wide-open spaces will stay that way forever. The Chewelah Valley Land Trust, a 501(c)(3)non-profit, is hoping to preserve a 400-acre chunk of land known as Gold Hill north
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“Mountain biking is the vehicle we use to help kids grow into healthy, empowered adults, through positive outdoor experiences,” says Lisa Miller, executive director of the Washington Student Cycling League, which offers a statewide team mountain biking program for student-athletes in grades 6-12. Currently, the league’s northeast Washington region has 100 student-athletes and 8 co-ed
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Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show (March 21-24): Gear and resources for fishing and boating, hunting, backpacking, and shooting sports. Takes place at Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds; proceeds benefit Inland Northwest Wildlife Council and conservation projects. Free admission for kids age 6 and younger. Northwest Pet Expo (March 30): A pet lover’s paradise at the Spokane County
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Leadman Triathlon (April 20): Organized by Kellogg Rotary Club, and based at Silver Mountain Resort, this adventure course event for solo or team competitors begins on Kellogg Peak and includes skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking, and running. Ski to Sea (May 26): A multi-sport relay adventure race for teams of 3-8 people starts at Mt. Baker
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With over 100 events this spring, summer, and fall, our 3rd annual guide for road and trail running, cycling, mountain biking, triathlons, and other outdoorsy events has something for everyone—no matter your age or ability, or whether you’re a weekend warrior or hard-core competitor. Find an event right for you or your family, register, and
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Looking for a new trail to hike, ride, or run? Try one of these new or newish Inland Northwest trails. Evergreen East’s Short Draw at Saltese Uplands near Liberty Lake, Wash., creates options for either shorter loops or longer figure eights as it bisects the center of the conservation area. WTA completed work on the
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Join us for the last one!!!! Yupper, we’re hanging it up after this one, so we don’t want you to miss out!!! The 20th annual “24 Hours Round the Clock” is a 24 hour mountain bike race at Riverside State Park, Spokane, WA. Racing begins at noon on Saturday and ends at noon on Sunday. Teams
Explore the northwest corner of Washington State as only an adventure race can offer. Visitors and locals alike will find adventure, challenge, and beauty in our races. New to the scene? Out 3-hour course includes mountain biking and trekking. Seasoned or adventurous racers, our 12-hour race with kayaking is for you!
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Until recently, come winter, most of us would stash our bicycles away. The fat bike, equally at home on snow as it is on many single-track trails, gives riders a way to rock ‘n roll through the snowy months. Looking to rent a fatty or take your own ride on a road trip? These are
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