Apps, Podcasts, and Backcountry Resources to get you stoked for ski and snowboard season Preseason is the time to follow Alice down the digital rabbit holes, where skiers and boarders can get stats on resorts, discover motivation to train, scope out new gear, find some new riding friends, and generally up our stoke. Whether planning […]
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Guide to regional breweries in the Inland Northwest, including Spokane, south & central Washington, NE Wash., N Idaho, and NE Oregon.
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Protective and Rescue Gear for Backcountry Dogs As the saying goes, “necessity is the mother of invention.” For Paul Hoskinson, Fido Pro’s founder, this phrase rings particularly true after a backcountry skiing accident involving his beloved German Shorthaired Pointer in 2017. Her leg was badly injured after colliding with his sharp ski edge and as
From backcountry skiing to ice fishing, from beginners and fair-weather folks to adrenaline junkies and long-time experts, our list of winter adventures near and far has something for everyone. Take a break from your usual winter mountain and forest destinations and try something new and exciting. Cat ski with Selkirk Powder Guides: Take
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The Eagle Cap Extreme Dog Sled Race is a challenging event where mushers and dogs take on one of several distances ranging from the 20-mile Junior race to the 200-mile Iditarod qualifier race. Teams can gain and lose around 26,000 feet over the course of the race and can be on the course for up
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One of the things that sets the greater Spokane area apart from other outdoor cities and towns around the western U.S. is our proximity to British Columbia’s relatively unspoiled natural wonders and friendly mountain towns. Use this selection of some of the top winter recreation destinations in B.C. to plan your next trip. Again this
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As the temperatures drop, we begin gearing up for winter. We layer up our clothes and split wood to keep our houses warm. If you look around, you’ll see all types of wildlife preparing as well. Some mammals store fat to burn while hibernating, and others grow a thick winter coat. You’ll notice resident birds
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The Fletcher ski family–led by Poppy and Grammy, Seth and Gloria–includes three generations of skiers at Mt. Spokane.
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When I saw the 2003 film “Off the Map” that explores the life of an eccentric family that lives an extremely remote, back-to-the-land existence far away from the clamor of urban American, I couldn’t help but think of northeast Washington’s Ferry County. Butted up against the Canadian border, Ferry County is a vast and sparsely-populated
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With fall in the Inland Northwest packed with awesome pre-season winter sports events, it’s time to get out there and hit the gear swaps, ski and snowboard films, winter kickoff parties and events, and skills clinics. Be stoked and ready when the snow flies! October 10: The Essentials of Backcountry Skiing Learn about ski, boot,
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