We’re A Top 25 Adventure Burg
That’s why I was thrilled when I saw the August 2010 issue of Outside Magazine to read that we had finally made it.
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Editorial: We’re A Top 25 Adventure Burg
Five years ago Mountain Gear owner Paul Fish and I presented to the Spokane Chamber Of Commerce on the topic of why Spokane should seek to be on Outside Magazine’s annual list of Best Outdoor Adventure Towns. OTM has always worked to raise the profile of outdoor recreation in the Spokane/Coeur ‘d Alene area, partly
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Merkel Complex Officially Opens Saturday
The Spokane Park Board, Parks Bond Citizen Advisory Committee and staff of the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department cordially invite you to attend a day of activities.
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What’s Your Gear? Peter Jantz: Mountain Biking
All the hub bub about the Spokane cycling scene seems to focus on commuting and road biking. The city may be counting cyclists at specified intersections and logging the miles on Bike to Work Week (and month) but who’s counting the downhill riders on Beacon Hill? Who’s tracking the mountain bikers sprawled across Riverside State
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Adventure Racers Are Made, Not Born: Turning North Idaho Into Off-Road Multi-Sport Mecca
It all started with an unflattering picture in Hawaii. The image of a whale that had beached itself on shore was actually the photo of a man, about to reach his turning point. “I realized I was fat, middle-aged and white,” says Dave Adlard, director of Adventure Sports Week. “I couldn’t change it all, but
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It’s time to get back on the river
Don’t miss your 2010 opportunities to raft or paddle all or part of the Spokane River. Due to low snow pack, we’re off to a quick start.
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Raft For the Cure
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Eastern Washington, representing 13 counties in Washington, has teamed up with ROW Adventures to deliver a new event to raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer.
Volunteer to Help the Trail
The bridge at Bowl and Pitcher. Photo courtesy Riverside State Park. Want to help keep up Spokane’s favorite trail? REI is helping organize a volunteer event this Saturday at Riverside State Park. Spokane REI — Volunteer and Give Back: 8th Annual Unveil the Trail Cycling, Dog friendly, Family, Kids Date: 4/17/2010 Event Location: Bowl and
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Book Reviews
Nature Exploring In Eastern Washington And North Idaho Rich Leon Adventure Trail Publishing, 2009, 68 pages With my initial scan of the Table of Contents of Nature Exploring I knew this book would bring back memories. From Boy Scout camping trips in the environs of the Little Pend Orielle Wildlife Refuge to hikes in the
Volunteers Rescue Hiker
Check out this Spokesman-Review report of a local woman, Toni Sneva, who volunteer searcher rescued after she broke her ankle along the trail in Riverside State Park. It includes helpful advice on how to prepare for cold-weather hikes.
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