North Idaho Trail Run Series: The GRIT
Choose your events and distance options among the trail and off-road race options in The Grit series, organized by Priest Lake Multisports.
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5 Ways Out of a Running Rut
Bored with your regular running routine? Need different terrain, new trails, or new running buddies? Here are 5 remedies to get out of a rut.
Benefits of Backcountry Running
Learn about the physical and mental benefits of backcountry and alpine running and meet Priest Lake Multisports owners Ken and Stephanie Eldore.
Easy Summer Hiking At Slavin Conservation Area
For a mellow summer hike or ride, visit the James T. Slavin Conservation Area — flowy yet flat, with both wooded and open meadow trail.
Negative Split’s New Back to Nature Trail Run Series
Running the singletrack at Mt. Spokane. Photo: Jon Jonckers Coming to Silver Mountain & Mt. Spokane Negative Split has organized several of the region’s most popular races for years, but this is their first foray into putting on larger trail running events, says the race company’s owner Ryan Hite. “We have always liked trail runs …
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Women’s Trail Running Retreat, Sept. 24-26, 2021
Run Into the Wild is a 3-day trail running retreat for women in central Washington organized by Basecamp Cascadia. Teaming up with all-female farmers, athletes, and instructors, this retreat aims to connect, empower, and inspire women through a holistic approach to trail running. Retreat dates are September 24-26, 2021, and includes a workshop to develop …
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4 Long Trails to Hike or Run
By Holly Weiler & Ammi Midstokke Sometimes a reasonable day hike is enough. Sometimes you need to push your mind and body to see how far you can go. The following recommendations are for hikers and trail runners who want to cover some serious distance in a single-day push. Okanogan Highlands—Kettle Crest Trail Trail Distance: 30 miles …
Hiking & Running Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
By Jonathan Johnson Enter at the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge main gate, 4 miles south of Cheney on S. Cheney Plaza Road (free Nov. 1-Feb. 28; March 31-Oct. 31, $3 per day or use various annual National Wildlife Refuge/Parks passes). Drive approximately 1 mile in and park at the paved lot with toilets (check Turnbull’s …
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Wenatchee Valley: Shoulder Season Heaven
The Wenatchee Valley, in central Washington, is the perfect shoulder season destination, with opportunities for spring skiing, hiking and trail running, rock climbing, kayaking and river sports, and mountain biking.