Did the floods roil over it? Or did a forklift just plop it in place? Has it always been there? Or, as one Spokane West Central neighborhood teenager, returning to visit his favorite haunt, exclaimed, “Where did THAT come from?” You can see the “Council Circle” from the first sharp curve on the swooping bike […]
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Why run trails? I have lived in the Northwest since 1982, but I actually didn’t start running until 2007 because it was required for a triathlon I wanted to do. I liked mountain biking and road biking, and I used to race mountain bikes back in the 90s. I just didn’t like running. It hurt,
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There have been weeks where I’ve worn my Prana Mojo shorts more days in a row than I care to admit. They are oh-so comfortable, quick drying and breathe so easy that you may catch yourself feeling like you’re not wearing shorts at all the first few times you put them on. The thick elastic
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If you are looking for quality footwear that is always pushing the boundaries of comfort, fit and function, you can’t go wrong with Garmont. The popular Nagevi women’s hiking shoe is back and better than ever. This fast, light hiker features vegan construction and a sleek, beautiful design. Garmont’s Anatomically Directed Design (a.d.d.) promises a
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If you had a chance this year to try something new, something a little out of your comfort zone, something slightly off the beaten path – would you take it? What if you had six chances? Out There Monthly is excited to introduce the Team OTM Challenge, a new 6-month program of trail and road
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The bears in the Inland Northwest usually keep to themselves high in the mountains, but this summer was hot, which meant the huckleberries expired more quickly than normal. Widespread fires have also pushed the animals out of their normal territory. One recent evening right at sunset, I was out hiking the Syringa Trail a stone’s-throw
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Currently we are witnessing the transition of seasons which is warmly embraced in the Pacific Northwest. Common are the blue skies, crisp mornings, bright fall foliage and lingering warm afternoons. There is a contagious excitement about harvest celebrations, seasonal sport spectating and the growing list of edibles infused with pumpkin. While the majority of local
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Have you always wanted to try stand up paddleboarding, rock climbing, kayaking or geo-caching? How about SUP yoga, disc golf, rafting, slacklining or demoing the latest mountain and road bikes? Or is hanging out in a pine-shaded beer garden watching mountain bikers flying through the air at the Spokatopia Mountain Bike Jump Jam and listening
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Some of North America’s best mountain biking trails are in Rossland, B.C., with trails for all skill levels, shuttles, clinics, and tours.
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I used to think the only reason to go to a gym was if you were in prison – for fitness and so the guy on the top bunk wouldn’t try to make you his girlfriend. Then I went to a gym in Europe, and I realized gyms were, at least for women, a place
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