New Adventure Race Set Amidst Spokane’s Natural Beauty Spokane’s newest multi-sport race—Plante’s Ferry Adventure Race (PFAR), put on by Spokane Valley Junior Soccer Association (SpVJSA)—will start teams and individuals at Plante’s Ferry Park in the Spokane Valley and take participants on a breathtaking tour of the Centennial Trail, the Spokane River, and Beacon Hill, Sunday, […]
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The 6th Annual Susan G. Komen Eastern Washington Race for the Cure® takes place on Sunday, April 17, 2011 in Downtown Spokane! The Race benefits 14 eastern Washington counties: 1. Adams 2. Asotin 3. Benton 4. Columbia 5. Ferry 6. Franklin 7. Garfield 8. Lincoln 9. Okanogan 10. Pend Oreille 11. Stevens 12. Spokane 13.
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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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Tonight is the one-night-only screening of Race Across the Sky, a documentary from the 2009 Leadville Trail 100 bike race, one of the most intense endurance races of all time, and candid conversations with Lance Armstrong, Chris Carmichael, Dave Wiens, and other elite and amateur cyclists who participated in the race. In Spokane, see Race
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OTM publisher Jon Snyder took the District 2 lead yesterday in primary elections for Spokane City Council. He will compete against runner-up Mike Allen in the November 4th general elections. Check out complete election results from the Spokesman-Review, plus the story and a sweet photo of Snyder with supporters at his election-day party. Click here
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The City of Spokane Parks & Recreation department is offering a Leave No Trace workshop for outdoor enthusiasts. The program teaches how to reduce environmental impact while hiking, camping and enjoying other outdoor recreation activities. Date: Thursday, August 20th, 2009 Time: 6vpm Location: REI classroom Cost: $19 per person Registration deadline: August 11th Only 14
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Head up to Schweitzer for the Twilight Race Series every Wednesday evening in August, kicking off on the 5th. Team and individual mountain bike races are open to riders of any skill level and racers are invited for drinks, games and giveaways in the Chimney Rock Grill afterward. For more info and to download the
By Mark Earley & Paul Trautman Had anyone told me that I would run, bike and force march the better part of 8hrs and 22minutes, in the heat and dryness of July, AND have fun, I would have told them; “Fat chance—you have got to be kidding me!” But 8hrs and 22minutes later that is
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2008 Spokane River Run. // Photo Jeff Ferguson This Sunday Spokane has two cool running events: Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure Great event, great vibe, good short downtown loop through Brown’s Addition. I have to laugh at their poster this year–at this rate their sponsor logos are going to outnumber participants next year.
The Double Down Hoe Down is coming to Beacon Hill this weekend, with races on both Saturday and Sunday. Each day will also have a kids downhill race. Why not lube the chain and give it go? Tell ’em OTM sent ya.
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