When David Benscoter left a 24-year career in federal law enforcement, he didn’t think he’d spend his time chasing down vanishing apple cultivars. But the premise of lost apples intrigued him, and he put his detective skills to work to piece together when, where and why certain apples were planted in the late 1800s in […]
Wheel Sport Bicycles Is the Exclusive SNO-GO Rental Center for Silver Mountain Resort and 49 Degrees North Resort Put some WOW in your winter with 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
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By Brad Northrup Cover photo courtesy of Mt. Spokane As a domesticated middle-aged dude, I have way more responsibilities than I would care to, so I only get to go skiing on Sundays. And since that is my one and only day on the hill, I don’t really put much effort into checking the conditions prior
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Cover photo courtesy of 49 Degrees North Mark your calendars for the FAST Blast Race on Sunday, Jan. 26, part of 49’s youth competitive sports program. You can also find family-friendly Nordic events nearly every weekend, including cross-country lessons and snowshoe tours. For dog lovers, join on select Fridays for “dog-joring,” where pups can enjoy
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Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain March 1 marks the 10th anniversary of the Doug E. Fresh Banked Slalom Boarding competition sponsored by the Ski Shack and Silver. Honoring the life of the late Doug Johnson, an avid skier and biker, all proceeds from the race will benefit the Doug Johnson Memorial Fund, a non-profit
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Jackass Day at Silver Mt. Jan. 9 Wintersportsfest at 49 Degrees North Jan. 15 Après Ski Outdoor Bar at Silver Mt. Jan. 18-20 & Feb. 15-17 Martin Luther King Day at Mt. Spokane: Free hot cocoa in the Vista house Jan. 20 Women of Winter Ski & Snowboard Clinic at 49 Degrees North Jan. 24,
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The hidden stress of wearable tech By Joel Sattgast Cover photo courtesy Joel Sattgast The phone call with my client didn’t go well. Instead of discussing race-day strategies and tapering in preparation for their event in three weeks, the conversation shifted to self-doubt, anxiety, and more questions than easy answers. The catalyst? Week after week
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As a runner in my 40s, I certainly feel different than I did as a runner in my 20s, from being more wiped out the evening following a long run to random pains and the gradual slowing of my pace. Getting older is a good thing—it means you’re living!—but some of the side effects are…less than
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By Chris Maccini (Nonfiction, 2023) Ben Goldfarb writes the kind of books that will fundamentally change the way you see the world. He did it first with 2018’s “Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter,” which not only challenged my thoughts on beavers (which previously weren’t many), but altered the way
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Outdoor Adventure & Academic Excellence in the PNW For many, the Pacific Northwest is synonymous with adventure. Its rugged coastlines, snow-capped peaks, and dense forests have long called to those with a spirit of exploration. For students at Annie Wright Schools in Tacoma, Washington, this landscape isn’t just a backdrop — it’s an essential part
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