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Your Gateway to Getting Outside in the Inland NW: The Spokane Mountaineers

great outdoors expo exhibitor spotlight The Spokane Mountaineers is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the outdoors through education and conservation.    Spokane Mountaineers Courses and Schools  Ice Climbing Seminar: Beginner and intermediate tracks  Mountain School: Mountaineering, 14-week course  Backcountry Skiing 101: Beginner course, free for members  Backcountry Ski School: 12-week intermediate course for ski and […]

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Out There’s Roots in the Local Recreation Scene  

Cover photo courtesy Jon Jonckers I remember the first time I met Out There founder Jon Snyder. I worked at Mountain Gear, Spokane’s long-time local outdoor gear shop, and I noticed that Jon scheduled an appointment with Mountain Gear owner Paul Fish. Soon after, Mountain Gear purchased the back cover ad spot, which they filled

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Worth the Journey: Northeast Oregon’s “Alps”  

Cover photo by Jennifer Piper Courtesy of Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce Wallowa County in the northeast corner of Oregon is a wonderland of wild and rugged landscapes with hundreds of miles of trails. Expansive prairie, canyon and ranchland views can be traversed by some of the most scenic back road drives in the Northwest.

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Horseback Riding in Spokane’s Riverside State Park 

A first-timer’s guided summer ride along the river    By Tabitha Gregory  Cover photo courtesy of Tabitha Gregory On a hot July Saturday, I found myself atop a horse named Serenity, swaying down a broad trail in Spokane’s Riverside State Park. The breeze rustled the ponderosa limbs above, blew up a dusty wake, and charmingly mussed

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MSR Titanium Kettle, Mug, and Spoon 

This update to MSR’s backcountry cookware products is the ideal minimalist backpacking or bikepacking set that adds thoughtful updates while remaining ultralight. The Titan Double Wall Mug (MSRP: $49.95) features a double-wall design that holds the heat in beverages without adding extra weight. The plastic sipping lid lets you take your time enjoying every hot drop.

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