I am one of those guys who tries to take a “glass is half full” view on things, especially when it comes to winter recreation. As such, I rarely check the snow report before heading to the mountain for a very simple reason. It doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t matter if it’s a powder day […]
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With all the excitement surrounding the 2014 Winter Olympics, I can’t help but remember my own short-lived dreams to become a Winter Olympian. It was back in 2001, and I was a fifteen-year-old Nordic skier, racing at a high-school competition in the Methow Valley. I was feeling pretty cocky, and I was confident (in a
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In a few months, Olympic enthusiasts everywhere will be glued to the TV to watch their fill of all things snow and ice. But in between bouts of figure skating and freestyle skiing, we might see a different sport edging into the prime-time coverage: biathlon. The combination of cross-country skiing and precision shooting, biathlon is
Guns, Lycra, and Skinny Skis: Biathlons Catch on in the Inland Northwest Read More »
Support the environment and Washington’s state parks by entering this 365-day challenge OLYMPIA – Nov. 21, 2012 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and Evergreen State Volkssport Association (ESVA) invite the public to participate in the ESVA Centennial 2013 State Parks Challenge. The Centennial 2013 State Parks Challenge registration will begin at the
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By Amy Silbernagel McvCaffree and Erika Prins WHETHER IT IS TO A SNOWY or sunny destination, for a week or just a weekend, February is a good month for getting away from the norm. There are two holidays—Valentine’s Day and the extended President’s Day weekend—and spring is just around the corner. Plus, this is a
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An Inland Nw Round Hut Travel Guide It’s February, and you’re itching to hit the road for an outdoor adventure. But sometimes in the colder, drearier months, the thought of packing up all of your gear—tent, rain fly, shovel, sleeping bag and pad, cook stove, propane, food, utensils, firewood, etc.—hauling it through deep snow, and
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Development Of The City With the opening ceremonies just days away, Vancouver seems well positioned to declare the games a success: all of the competition venues have been built on schedule, most of them completed two years in advance, allowing ample time for practice and other events to serve as testing for the venues. Not
R U Ready To Rock?: Our Winter Olympics Guide With NW Athletes On Team USA Read More »
January and February can be hard cycling months in Spokane. While you can still get around in the snow, rain, ice, and muck by bike, the novelty starts to wear off in January. Layering up like that kid in the Christmas Story every time you want to get in a quick ride gets tiring. Heavy,
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January and February can be hard cycling months in Spokane. While you can still get around in the snow, rain, ice, and muck by bike, the novelty starts to wear off in January. Layering up like that kid in the Christmas Story every time you want to get in a quick ride gets tiring. Heavy,
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By Angie Dierdorff & Jon Snyder DESTINATION races are becoming more and more popular and the Pacific Northest has a bunch of fun ones. Two of the best are right here: Bloomsday and Ironman Coeur d’Alene. But where should you go when you want to race out of town? Use our guide to help pick
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