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Granddaddy of Gravity: Freeride Mountain Biking in BC’s Thompson-Okanagan Bike Parks

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Twenty-some years ago, a small cohort of crazed cyclists skidded their way down the white silt cliffs outside Kamloops, in the Thompson-Okanagan region of south-central British Columbia. Mountain biking had just entered the Olympics; racing was ascendant. But this was something altogether different. Not since Marin County hippies bombed cruiser bikes down dirt roads some […]

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Inland NW Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2019: Triathlon/Multisport

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Leadman Triathlon (April 20): Organized by Kellogg Rotary Club, and based at Silver Mountain Resort, this adventure course event for solo or team competitors begins on Kellogg Peak and includes skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking, and running.   Ski to Sea (May 26): A multi-sport relay adventure race for teams of 3-8 people starts at Mt. Baker

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10 Spring Break Staycations in the Inland Northwest

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Staying home this spring break? Keep kids physically active with local outdoor adventures—some can even be educational. Here are 10 ideas, either free or low-cost, for planning your spring staycation. Cat Tales Zoological Park & Wildlife Center: As close to a zoo as we get in the Inland Northwest, Cat Tales is a non-profit organization

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Step Up Your Game: Inland Northwest Advanced Ski & Snowboard Lessons

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It’s common to take a few beginner ski or snowboard lessons and assume there’s nothing left to learn that you can’t gain through experience. However, lessons can be beneficial for all ability levels to help you take your ski or snowboard skills to the next level or to move forward when you’ve hit a plateau.

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Adaptive Outdoor Sports Options in the Inland Northwest

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Invigorating exercise can be accomplished locally with adaptive Nordic skiing at the easily-accessible and groomed Dwight Merkel Sports Complex. Current grooming conditions: 509-363-5418 Another option is an excursion to the Mount Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park. With improved accessibility to Selkirk Lodge, adaptive skiers can enjoy the mountain sunshine and the meandering forest trails (Sno-Park permit

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Party in the Snow: Inland Northwest Winter Festivals 2019

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Celebrate the New Year all month long and into February with winter merriment around the region. These fun and unique festival events will appeal to adults, couples, and families—whether you need an excuse to get outside more, ideas for out-of-town getaways, a break from your regular weekend ski routine, or a fun opportunity to try

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10 Ways to Make the Holiday Season Magical

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With silent, moonlit nights, sparkly snow crystals, snowflakes that stick to your nose and eyelashes, nature’s beauty inspires wonder, awe, surprise, delight, nostalgia, and love. During this month’s countdown to the holidays, take time to experience both little and spectacular moments of winter magic. Here are some ideas to inspire you. Partake in the famous

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