By OTM Writers Behind the words and pictures of your beloved Out There Monthly are people who love outdoor gear and gadgets, and like to share what makes our recreation experiences safe and awesome. Since this is the traditional season of giving, why not offer gifts to helps others enjoy more (and more memorable) outdoor […]
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Thirty-eight students earned superior awards for their environmental science projects at the 14th annual Spokane Youth Environmental Conference, held on May 24, 2011, at Spokane Community College. Â Â Over 170 middle and high school students showcased their environmental science projects during oral presentations or poster sessions. Projects examined environmental science topics chosen by the
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Did you know the City of Spokane has a great program to recognize sustainable business practices?
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The Saranac Building, 25 W Main, seen before renovation. // Photo courtesy of MetroSpokane blog. Want some good sustainability news? The Saranac Building in downtown Spokane was just awarded LEED Platinum certification, the highest level of LEED. Congratulations to everyone involved in the building. Here’s the details in a press release from project architects Zeck
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THE SNOW BELT AT Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area is a recreational gem tucked into the Hoodoo Mountains atop a 3,600-foot pass in Idaho’s southern Benewah County. The groomed ski area and charming retreat center next door make this a rural destination worth checking out. The trail s ystem straddles the border between the St.
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THE CHAINBREAKER BIKE BOOK: A ROUGH GUIDE TO BICYCLE MAINTENANCE Shelley Lynn Jackson and Ethan Clark Microcosm Publishing, 2008, 256 pages DESPITE BEING WRITTEN FOR bicyclists wanting to develop the independence repairing one’s bicycle provides, particularly those longing for the simpler life the utilitarian bicycle offers, The Chainbreaker Bike Book: A Rough Guide to Bicycle
A funny thing happened on the way to the bank bailout bill. Two provisions that directly impact outdoor folks were snuck in: a long overdue extension of renewable energy tax credits, and a new tax break for bicycle commuting. More evidence of a relentless march towards a more sensible energy policy and more active transportation?
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It’s no secret that men occasionally band together in small groups, attempting to escape their familiar routines and defy limitations imposed in their lives. For most men, this can be accomplished with a weekly poker game. For Paul Fish and his three fellow members of the Into Thin Hair expedition (Jeff Johnson, Brent Johnson and
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THERE ARE A LOT OF GOOD REASONS to locate an ORV park close to an urban area. It’s easier for people to get to, takes less gas to get vehicles there, easier to patrol, closer to parts and supplies, closer to medical facilities. But this is the best reason: someday NASA might call you up
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Savvy Ski Resorts Prepare for the Future By Argyle Baukol When it comes to climate change, it seems that the winter sports media reflects a laissez faire attitude that is typical in the ski culture. Pick up a ski or snowboard magazine and you won’t read the overwhelming details of global warming. While ski blogs
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