When the snow falls it creates a great opportunity to get outside and look for signs of our region’s abundant wildlife. Taking time to identify animal tracks and follow their movements gives you clues to their habits, such as where animals are spending time and what they are eating. Snowshoe Hare Snowshoe hare, as their […]
Hunt for Animal Tracks on Snowy Hikes Read More »
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
Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race (January 23-27, 2019) Read More »
While riding the park or in the powder-filled trees at Mt. Spokane, there are two little rippers to look out for. The Cline brothers, Wyatt, 12, and Owen, 14, are humble, stylish, and ride hard. They rip, stomp, and are extremely passionate about snowboarding. The brothers are sponsored by Capita Snowboards, Union Bindings, Smith Goggles,
Little Rippers: The Cline Brothers – Local Mt. Spokane Snowboarders Read More »
With more than 40 dining options for this mountain community of just over 7,000, Kimberley can credibly lay claim to the title of dining capital of the Kootenays. And Pedal and Tap can credibly lay claim to the best dining in town. Outside, old bicycle parts decorate the windows and patio. Inside, the expansive beer
Après Kimberley: The Pedal & Tap and The Shed Read More »
Until recently, come winter, most of us would stash our bicycles away. The fat bike, equally at home on snow as it is on many single-track trails, gives riders a way to rock ‘n roll through the snowy months. Looking to rent a fatty or take your own ride on a road trip? These are
Where to Fat Bike around the Inland NW Read More »
I thought they were a gimmick. They seemed unnecessary, like those dispensers in the front of grocery stores where you deposit a quarter, turn the handle, and retrieve a little plastic globe filled with three pieces of candy. I suspected that approach shoes took up space on the shelves as just one more thing to
No Joke Approach Shoes Read More »
Spend less time shopping and more time on our local trails and mountains. Our annual list features unique and outdoors-inspired gift ideas from locally-owned shops and businesses, including gifts for fellow outdoor enthusiasts as well as less outdoorsy friends and family members on your list. Use this list beyond the holidays for birthday, wedding, and
75 Gift Ideas From Local Spokane Shops Read More »
THIS BACKCOUNTRY BOOTY HAS BEEN FOUND! Backcountry Booty Prize: For our latest Backcountry Booty, you’ll be searching for a prize voucher good for 2 adult lift tickets at Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna, B.C., Canada, for two days! Scroll down for contest rules and clues that we will keep dishing out until someone finds
Backcountry Booty: Big White Ski Resort Lift Tickets (Hidden 11.17.18; FOUND 11.24.18) Read More »
Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park, Mead, Wash. Spokane’s closest resort has seen its fair share of growing over the last few decades, but a surprising part of that growth has been in how the mountain is used. Mt. Spokane’s Brenda McQuarrie says that folks are using the mountain more diversely now, with interest in
How Spokane and North Idaho Ski Resorts Are Evolving Read More »
Summer has its charms (alpine lakes, ice cold beverages, and wildflower blooms to name a few), but the cooler temperatures of fall and the anticipation of the leaves changing color has many of us longing to spend our weekends hiking. Here are a few favorite hikes from a couple “Out There Venture” contributors for you
A Few Favorite Fall Hikes in the Inland Northwest Read More »
