If bikes could sport bumper stickers, a good slogan for this upcoming cycling season would urge us all to “Bike Locally.” Last year it was steep gas prices; this year it is a plunging economy that might have many of us taking a closer look at the backyard trails and other recreational treasures we may […]
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5 years ago, Grant Petersen, owner of Rivendell Bicycle Works in Walnut Creek, California, wrote a short piece called “The Underbike.” The essay described how riding a bike unfit for a given ride could make the ride more rewarding. For example, riding a mountain bike on a century ride and keeping up with the road
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Your ultimate Inland Northwest guide for hikes, floats, bike rides, fishing spots, history and adventure Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Long days, cool waters and mountain trails—summer in the Inland Northwest is pure magic. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or searching for serenity, you’ll find the right outdoor adventure to match your mood in this
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Photo: Hiking along the Columbia River near Castlegar Forge Fall Adventures Your Own Way in Castlegar, B.C. Whether you’re on a hunt for stunning autumn foliage or a sucker for high-speed mountain thrills, Castlegar, B.C., has it all without the crowds. This small, friendly city nestled in a valley along the Columbia River just three
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By Chris Maccini If you’re looking for Dan Wilson on a Wednesday evening, there’s a good chance you’ll find him outside, atop a bicycle, no matter the season. Wilson keeps a standing date with his mountain biking buddies: Wednesdays at 6 p.m., regardless of the weather. As winter approaches and the days grow shorter and
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The imporbable story behind the Gold Hill Community Forest Back in 2017, Jake Wilson, co-owner of Quartzite Brewing in Chewelah, Wash., got tired of just wishing there were singletrack mountain biking trails nearby and instead started figuring out how to make it a reality. Wilson started meeting with other locals who shared his vision and
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As a nature and wildlands enthusiast, I love any project that works toward securing and protecting the integrity of natural landscapes. I also happen to love coffee. Enter DOMA’s La Bicicletta, a medium roast blend with notes of fruit, chocolate, and spice that was born out of a love for bicycling and a desire to
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A Tour of Southeast British Columbia’s Wild Lakes, Backcountry, and Mountain Towns Planning time away from daily life’s demands and executing a great road trip can be stressful and a lot of work. But a truly excellent trip can quickly and completely obliterate anxious feelings from unfinished work you inevitably leave behind. This past May,
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Mountain biking and brewery hopping around British Columbia’s Kootenay Lake region, including East Shore, Kaslo and Ainsworth, and Nelson.
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Backcountry skiing and snowshoeing offer peace and quiet, solitude, and immersion in nature that can be a challenge to find in our busy and increasingly urban world. The serene calm of an pristine, snowy landscape. The thrill of breaking trail through a powder-filled meadow. The quiet swish of your skis along a white forest trail.
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