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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Backcountry skiing and snowshoeing offer peace and quiet, solitude, and immersion in nature that can be a challenge to find in our busy and increasingly urban world. The serene calm of an pristine, snowy landscape. The thrill of breaking trail through a powder-filled meadow. The quiet swish of your skis along a white forest trail.
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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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Three ski and snowboard lesson programs for children and teens offered by Ski the NW Rockies Association affiliated mountains.
Youth Ski/Snowboard Lessons: 3 Regional Programs Read More »
Recommended runs at each of the Ski the NW Rockies mountains for beginner skiers/snowboarders–including Mt. Spokane, Lookout, Silver, and 49.
Beginner Terrain Guide: Ski & Snowboard in the NW Rockies Read More »
Gift guide for featuring locally-made products as well as other items made far away but available at Inland Northwest-based small businesses.
Inland NW Local Holiday Gift Guide – 2021 Read More »
Private land owner conservation champions and non-profit organizations work together to protect former working forests and ranchlands from development.
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The Palouse region of Pullman, Wash., and Moscow, Idaho, offers biking, hiking, fishing, disc golf, and more–a great fall weekend getaway.
Recreation, Food, & Brews in Pullman-Moscow Read More »
Inland NW trail and conservation news for Sept.-Oct. 2021, including trail projects, Public Lands Day, volunteer projects and events.
Trailhead News: Projects, Public Lands Day, & Volunteer Events Read More »
Solo backpacking means being self-sufficient, off the grid, and miles from civilization — an exhilarating as well as terrifying experience.
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