Celebrating 50 Years of the Powder Formula Cover photo courtesy of Alistair Sedgwick Fifty years ago, a small group of dreamers carved out a little ski hill in the Selkirk Mountains. There were no grand plans, no corporate blueprints and no intention of becoming anything other than a place where powder seekers felt at home. […]
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Cover photo courtesy of Ainsworth Hot Springs A trip up to soak in the mineral-rich thermal pools at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort—north of Nelson, BC, along Kootenay Lake—is a routine pilgrimage for many Out There readers, and winter is an exceptionally magical time to visit. Sitting in the main 96-degree pool, wrapped in steam and
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By Sara Kennedy Cover photo courtesy of Aaron Scott After years of curiosity, this past winter I decided to start working on skills for biathlon, a sport virtually unknown in the United States but eternally popular in Northern Europe. I’ve long been intrigued by the combination of the two opposite sports—heart-thumping, lactic acid-pumping Nordic skiing
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Cover photo courtesy of Derrick Knowles Northeast Washington-based Altai Skis puts on this annual gathering of backcountry ski touring enthusiasts, including those interested in Altai Skis’ Hok ski that some have described as a “ski-shoe” that combines elements of a backcountry ski and snowshoe. This year’s weekend event was originally planned for Feb. 7-8, but winter
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89-year-old Galen Chamberlain turns the page on his final hike in Rich Landers’ classic “100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest” guidebook. By Chris Maccini Cover photo courtesy of Diane Delanoy It was 29 years ago that Galen Chamberlain first picked up a copy of Rich Landers’ classic guidebook, “100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest.” At
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Happening Feb. 21-22, 2026, at the Spokane Convention Center on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you are dreaming of sunnier, warmer days outside, the Spokane Great Outdoors Expo is a shot of summer when we need it most in the dead of winter. It’s
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Gondola-accessed skiing and snowboarding in Kellogg, Idaho, with ski-and-stay options and the region’s largest indoor water park. Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain Resort Lifts: 7 Vertical: 2,200 Skiable Acres: 1,600 Number of Runs: 80 Night Skiing: 8 runs for skiing under the lights Family Amenities: Indoor water park and new village arcade Lodging: Base
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Eastern Washington’s largest ski area with 7 lifts and 2,325 acres of terrain near Chewelah, Wash. Cover photo courtesy of 49 Degrees North Lifts: 7 Vertical: 1,851 Acres: 2,325 Summits: 2 Number of Runs: 90 Nordic Center: Included with day ticket or pass Operating Schedule: 7 days a week (as conditions allow) What’s New on
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By Rachel Toor Cover photo courtesy of Toby Carroll Last spring, when I got the email for the Wild Woman Marathon, I didn’t immediately hit delete. I hadn’t been back to those soft trails near the base of Mount Adams for years, though I loved that women-only race. Could I pin on a bib after
Republic Winterfest outhouse races are a sight to see. Photo: Turning Point Photography. All photos courtesy of the RRVCB. Story sponsored by the Republic Regional Visitors and Convention Bureau—Republic, Washington’s much-loved Winterfest returns for 2026 with family-friendly fun and community spirit packed into the second weekend of January. The celebration is set for Friday evening
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