Photo: Winterfest in Republic, Wash. Photo courtesy of the RRVCB. Winterfest in Republic, Wash., happens this year on Friday night January 12 and Saturday the 13th 2024. Don’t miss this family- and leashed-dog-friendly community celebration with creative and fun events and competitions planned all in one of the Northwest’s coolest mountain towns. Spend the weekend exploring […]
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By Maura Lammers Despite Boots Bakery being a mainstay in my local restaurant rotation thanks to their top-tier drip coffee, I never tried their famous pumpkin waffle until I started training for marathons. As my mileage increased and I needed a carb bomb to bounce back after long runs, the pumpkin waffle became my recovery
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Sometimes when reading, it strikes me that the outdoors and nature have other uses than being our personal pastime playground. The wilderness isn’t just expansive horizons that offer tranquility and humility or a series of wicked switchbacks on a flow trail. Nature is a measure of time and part of our rhythm, integral to the
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By Patrick Bulger I’ve been at this cycling thing for a long time. Some might even say too long. I was racing before helmets were a thing and pedals were secured by toe clips and leather straps. A lot has changed since my first year of racing in 1980. Many out there are venturing into
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For people who love running, it becomes second nature to say yes to difficult questions. Go for your run even though you’ve got a stuffy nose and a tickle in your throat? Sure. Add a few hill repeats even though you’ve already reached your target mileage? No prob. Head out for a 5-miler even though
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I typically consider this time of year Pie Season. It’s a precursor to Training Season, during which time I carb-load for several weeks on pie, stale Halloween candy discards and homemade eggnog. Some of the more ambitious skiers in our circles may take pre-ski classes where they bounce around on their knees. I just try
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By Noah Botnick Owning an RV in the Inland Northwest offers outdoor enthusiasts the freedom to explore breathtaking landscapes all year round. But, hey, Jack Frost is knocking at the door, and it’s time to get your RV ready for his chilly arrival whether you’ll be parking your rig for the winter or getting a van,
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I’m no fan of corporate America, and I quietly disapprove of its attempts to influence the sacred sport of skiing. But the fact remains that change is inevitable, and so it has come to pass that many ski resorts have succumbed to the financial allure of deep-pocketed venture capitalists or other well-financed resort holding companies.
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Load up the boards and fat bike for a mountain-town tour on British Columbia’s West Koot Route This post is sponsored by these West Koot Route Partners The West Koot Route connects over a dozen communities in the West Kootenay Region of southeast British Columbia just a few hours north of Spokane. The towns and
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Who remembers that feeling, when you were young(er), and all signs pointed to the likelihood of living forever? There was always a new challenge to accept. The time to play was always there, and the ability to at least attempt was never in question. Well, that’s only partially true, folks. Life is a timed event.
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