By Paul Delaney Cover photo courtesy Paul Delaney When a group of rafters and kayakers from the Northwest Whitewater Association headed to run British Columbia’s Salmo River in 1993, Pat Harbine tagged along. Reaching the border crossing it was time to pull out the photo identification for Canadian Customs. The best Pat Harbine could do […]
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By Brad Northrup Cover photo courtesy of Bri Loveall What started out as a fantastic season for me kinda went south around the holidays. As I may have mentioned in previous articles, Sunday is the day my better half and I spend time together on the mountain, and we always look forward to the weekend
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By Aaron Theisen Cover photo courtesy of Wheel Sport There’s a new way to ride the slopes this season. SNO-GO ski bikes, also known as ski bikes or snow bikes, mimic the motions of advanced skiers but are easy as riding a bike. SNO-GO ski bikes allow riders of all ages and abilities to experience the
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Head to the mountains in March and April for themed parties, comps, music, and sun on the snow Cover photo courtesy of Whitefish Mountain Resort By Bri Loveall The thought of spring skiing brings certain images to mind: the infamous pond skim, wild costume-themed parties, competitions resplendent with outdoor music and entertainment, and the thrill
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Events around the Inland NW to soak up the sun Cover photo courtesy of 49 Degrees North We’ve scoured the calendars of all our favorite local resorts. The results? More than forty opportunities to get in some end of season ski and board days! Spring is still a great time to hit the slopes! Doug
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Cover photo courtesy of Justin Short I recently attended my first randonneuring event, so now it’s time to throw some pretentious sounding French cycling jargon at you. Randonneuring is a form of organized non-competitive long-distance cycling that is very popular in Europe. Riders are self-supported, though they are encouraged to work together to finish a
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Finding a Sauna in the Inland NW or Building Your Own Cover photo courtesy of Rebecca Hurlen-Patano By Chris Maccini Heated rooms have been enjoyed by cultures around the world for thousands of years, but the modern sauna was developed in Finland, where the word sauna originates. In fact, saunas are such an integral part
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By Duane Ramsey Photos Courtesy of Climb for the Cure Some challenges in life, we choose. Others choose us. Cycling has always been a test of endurance—grit, determination, and a relentless push forward, even when the climb feels impossible. But no ride, no race, no grueling ascent could prepare our family for the battle my
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Great Outdoors Expo Exhibitor Spotlight Northeast Washington is a winter outdoor recreation enthusiast’s dream, offering sprawling public lands, miles of uncrowded trails, and one of the best alpine and Nordic ski areas around at 49 Degrees North! Whatever your idea of “wild” is and no matter how you like to get out in the winter,
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The Spokane Great Outdoors Expo 2025 is this February 22-23 at the Spokane Convention Center. This incredible event is the perfect opportunity to watch demos, learn cool new skills (say hello to the crosscut saw), and more. Plus, your expo ticket doubles as an entry to the Spokane Golf Show happening in the same space
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