Spokane REI employee Tim “Tribhu” Plaza to Share Triple Crown Journey at 2018 Expo There is an elite group of long-distance hikers known as Triple Crowners. To become a designated Triple Crown hiker, you must successfully thru-hike each of the three longest trails in the United States: the Appalachian Trail (AT), the Pacific Crest Trail […]
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As a female commuter cyclist, much of my riding is in town, in a skirt, avoiding flashing oncoming traffic. When afforded the time for longer rides, skirts are graciously thrown to the wind for bike shorts. The elemental nature of a roadie seeks the yellow brick road – a practical journey, embedded with spiritual components,
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There’s no shortage of options when it comes to planning out a summer full of adventure here in the Inland Northwest. With recommendations for families, casual adventurers, and those in search of more hardcore challenges to push their limits, there’s a trip and a place in here for anyone who loves the outdoors. Visit someplace
By: Bradley Beck, Robin Hartikainen, Derrick Knowles and Erika Prins Autumn in the Inland Northwest is prime hiking time. The summer heat has passed, there are fewer people out on the trails, and the combination of fall colors, crisp air, and birds and other wildlife preparing for winter can make for an exhilarating hiking experience.
Here comes a time for many skiers, who have reached a certain point in their skiing abilities and experiences, when they yearn to expand the skiing experience. Maybe you’re tired of battling crowds, paying for lift tickets, the repetition of familiar runs, and skiing tracked-out snow. Maybe you’re searching for some solitude, a better workout,
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October is a great time of year to be a cyclist in the inland northwest. Although the days get shorter, most daytime temperatures are perfect for tooling around or hard riding. Cyclocross season kicks into full gear in October. The leaves turning in the mountains make for great weekend exploration. The mountain bike trails—parched and
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A production error led to a manuscript being mangled in the current issue. In the article “Colville in the Spring” on page 14 there are several errors. The Farmhouse in which Lovitt Restaurant resides was converted in 1981, not built. The summit of the Cross Mountain trail does not reach 12,200 feet (!) and is
Steve Rumsey, of North Columbia Monthly, sends us this advisory: Spring Mushroom Hike at the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge Mycologist Jim Groth will lead a one-day mushroom foray on Saturday, May 17, on the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge. Emphasis will be on collecting morels for the table, but also included will
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of a long road trip: the open highway, the sense of freedom and adventure, and the anticipation of exploring new and unfamiliar places. But there is a downside, too: the road-rage-inducing traffic on those highways, the sense of claustrophobia and numbness from hours in the cramped
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