Cover photo courtesy of Schweitzer If you’re a skier, snowboarder, hiker, or mountain biker, you know the name: Schweitzer has been a leader in the local ski scene since the 1960s that has grown into a year-round resort with amenities and events that cater to the Inland Northwest outdoor lifestyle. Being the largest mountain resort […]
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Cover photo courtesy Stephan Malette If you’ve never made the trek to ski in Nelson, B.C., you wouldn’t be the first. Tucked deep in the Selkirk Mountains, only 45 miles from the U.S. border, it’s more of a hideaway than a destination. But for those in the know, that’s the way they like it. Strewn
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Shortly after getting off-route on a backcountry backpacking trip in northcentral Idaho, I heard about Topo Maps+, a backcountry navigation and mapping app developed by 45-year-old Spokanite Stephen Johnson. Talking with him, I learned that the Topo Maps+ app was built to be a simple navigation solution for people like me who would rather be
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The relatively recent explosion in snowshoe use has been incredible to watch. I feel like an old curmudgeon relating the stories of my early snowshoe years. In those days, I could go to Mount Spokane State Park and Nordic ski for a couple hours, then switch to the snowshoe trails and still have first tracks.
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Looking for a small-town winter road trip with tons of outdoor recreation potential? Republic, Wash., just three hours north of Spokane is celebrating Winterfest on Saturday, January 14, 2023, and this friendly community has plenty of fun, creative activities and spectacles planned. Spend the weekend snowshoeing, backcountry or Nordic skiing, snowmobiling, or exploring the Ferry
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BC Air Touring Helmet for backcountry skiing/snowboarding has a hyper-ventilated design to add comfort while climbing and descending.
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USWE brand 25-liter Backcountry Hydration Pack provides a snug, no-bounce fit and has lots of compartments and big and small pockets.
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By March, the urgency of the ski season has passed. First chairs, perfect lines, shin-deep tree runs have been scored. But the season is not done by any means. The mountains are still calling, and there are many ways that spring takes skiing and snowboarding to a higher level of bliss. 1. Powder Dumps: Sometimes
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THIS BOOTY HAS BEEN FOUND! Ready to play Out There Venture’ Backcountry Booty treasure hunt contest? Read on for our contest rules and details. Then get out there and find the booty! The booty up for grabs is 2 days of alpine or Nordic skiing or snowboarding for 2 adults at Big White Ski Resort
Winterfest at Mt. Spokane Nordic Ski Park (Selkirk Lodge), Jan. 13: Open to everybody. Includes free lunch along with 45-minute adult backcountry ski lessons, a youth backcountry orienteering class, a waxing clinic, and skijoring (bring your dog and make sure to sign up). Instructional clinics for adults are only $5. Sponsored by Spokane Nordic Ski
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