Some time ago, I decided to train for a 100-mile running event. I’ve made a lot of bad decisions in my life, but I’m beginning to wonder if this will claim the title of Worst Decision Ever. It may even beat that time I tried to date a communist. Worst. Gift. Giver. Ever. To train […]
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Yes, the organizers of the 6th annual Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival, who also publish this magazine, think the Spokane region is an outdoor adventure utopia. Hence the festival’s name. One of the biggest draws of the event is the opportunity to try a wide range of bikes, from high-end mountain bikes to e-bikes and other entry-level
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By Ken Robertson When we embarked on our 1,400 mile self-supported journey from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Monterey, California, last July, my daughter Julie and I were sure of only one thing: We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. But a month later, by the time we were on the Amtrak Coast
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The rapid spread of the coronavirus and far-reaching implications around the world over the past several weeks have rattled individuals, communities, and the economy in ways most of us have never experienced. Things will almost certainly get better, but in the meantime, here are some ideas and inspiration to take a bit of the edge
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By Ana Maria Spagna No one should have to run in winter. Let’s be clear about that. Skiing should be enough. But. There’s rain on snow and slush and sometimes bare ground on the shoulder seasons. So. There’s the bike trainer in the living room next to the stereo. There are sit-ups and yoga tapes.
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Body Positive Hiking Community By Amanda V. Mead When Summer Michaud-Skog began hiking with her girlfriend in the Oregon wilderness in 2015, she couldn’t help but notice the stares of passersby. Skog knew they didn’t look like the stereotypical hikers seen in outdoor magazines, athletic campaigns, and gear catalogues—she was covered in tattoos, her girlfriend
Fascial stretch therapy (FST) is starting to take off. But there are many who have never heard of FST—let alone fascia. So let’s start there. Fascia, explains Spokane-based fascial stretch therapist Kimberly Sheridan, “is the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, and organs—it’s the connective tissue around everything.” Picture fascia kind of like
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North Idaho climbers will have new indoor walls to scale before year’s end if all goes as planned with the October 2020 target date for the Coeur Climbing Company to open its doors. The gym has been years in the making, says Daniel Shaw, the primary driver of the 13,900 square foot project. “We are
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The holidays shouldn’t be for hibernating. Instead, get out and celebrate the season. Whether you’re seeking nostalgic wonder, fun adventure, or a little bit of holiday magic, there’s something special to suit you.
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Kick off the new year with a weekend of health and fitness inspiration, information, and, if you come dressed for it, sweat! The Spokane Health & Fitness Expo January 4-5 at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center brings together some of the best health and fitness related businesses, organizations, experts, and products under one roof. Come
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