By Derrick Knowles & Jon Jonckers 2020 has been a year we won’t ever forget, and local businesses need our support more than ever. Shopping at locally-owned stores helps keep jobs and money in our local communities, and local businesses will work harder to make sure you’re happy with your purchases. Wear a mask, use hand sanitizer, and use this […]
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I’m the kind of guy who packs a small charcoal grill on bikepacking and backpacking trips for post-adventure grilled chicken to go with my beer. Charcoal cooking makes food taste so much better than gas, particularly the non-briquette, lump hardwood kind. So when I watched the promo video for the GoBQ and saw what looked
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The powerful Micro Squeeze removes 99.99999% of bacteria and weighs only two ounces, which makes it compact and light enough to pack on any hiking, biking, or running outing for quick, along-the-trail hydration sessions. Just fill the 1-liter water pouch that comes with it and squeeze your thirst away with an included straw or connect it
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With so many lakes, rivers, trails, and public land acres throughout the Inland Northwest, adventure is always close by. Here are 35 ideas, activities, and destinations to find it.
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Here are 100+ good reasons to exercise and get out of the house this spring, summer, and fall. Registering to participate in an event motivates commitment to health and fitness routines and inspires travel to other cities and regions of the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or Strava-addicted competitor, there is something for
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More than ever, women are helping grow the Northwest mountain biking community. “In mountain biking you can really set your own level of fun. It’s a way to get out in nature and play as an adult,” says Penny Schwyn co-founder of the Biking Betties women’s riding group, based out of The Bike Hub in Spokane. Women age 15 to 65, and older, enjoy group rides on local trail networks, such as Beacon Hill and Saltese Flats.
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You don’t have to be a thru hiker named Patches to lighten up your backcountry overnight pack or bikepacking set-up. The 15 oz Vesper down quilt is a step in the right direction. A quilt cuts weight by eliminating the bottom of a traditional sleeping bag and zipper. Team it up with an ultra-light Therm-A-Rest
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While my go-to camp mattress has long been of the super-light, puncture-proof closed foam variety, many camping enthusiasts rightfully complain about limited comfort such pads provide. And for backcountry journeys where packing space is limited, like extended backpacking trips, fastpacking adventures, or bikepacking excursions, bulky foam pads can create packing challenges. Therm-a-Rest’s NeoAir UberLite Mattress,
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April showers have brought May flowers, and now it’s time to get our legs on for another great season in the Inland Northwest. All the local bike shops have their weekly rides up and running for the season. Whatever your inclination—road, mountain, gravel, or basket bike— you’ll find a group ride to fit your schedule
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After forgetting my Chaco river sandals sitting on our wood stove at home, I was stoked to have a new pair of Oboz Campster sandals stashed in the bottom of my dry bag for the four-day float ahead. For jumping on and off the raft and wading in the river while rigging gear, I started
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