Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Gearing up for a season of skiing or snowboarding can be affordable, especially if you know where to look. By mid-winter, with ski swaps behind us, your best bet for finding deals on all the equipment and outerwear necessary to get out in the mountains with your family is […]
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This season’s local-shop picks By Brad Naccarato The first snowflakes of the 2025-26 season have already started accumulating at area resorts. Stoke is high, and the general feeling is that this could be another stellar year in the mountains. If you’ve made the decision to finally upgrade your ride or style, local shops stock some
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I’ve been using a set of Rocky Talkie radios on elk hunting trips the past few seasons, and they have always provided reliable communication with my fellow hunters out in the field. But I’m excited to try the long-range Rocky Talkie Hi-Vis Expedition Radios for multiple purposes this year, including keeping in touch with family
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There’s a maxim in the mountain world that one should be able to operate their equipment in the dark, sleep-deprived and with gloves on; the ideal gear, then, should feature set-and-forget ease. The new BioLite Range series of headlamps pack outsized candlepower in a compact package. They’re small enough to be stashed in a jacket
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Can’t wait for winter? A fall full of swaps, ski films and parties means you don’t have to. Long before lifts start spinning, fall fills up with gear swaps, film nights, parties and other gatherings that bring skiers, riders and those who dream of endless winter together to prepare for the season ahead. Ski, Snowboard
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Photos by Bridget Mayfield, courtesy of Turnbull NWR Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge is inviting community members to get their hands dirty and make a lasting difference this fall. On Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers will gather at the refuge for its annual community-supported restoration event. The day is timed to
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Cover photo courtesy of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge April is brimming with exciting stewardship opportunities at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge near Cheney, Wash. Beginning April 8, dedicated staff will host tree potting sessions for over 6,000 bare-root trees. Volunteers are needed who can spend a half- or full-day helping to pot native trees like aspen,
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By Aaron Theisen Cover photo courtesy of Wheel Sport There’s a new way to ride the slopes this season. SNO-GO ski bikes, also known as ski bikes or snow bikes, mimic the motions of advanced skiers but are easy as riding a bike. SNO-GO ski bikes allow riders of all ages and abilities to experience the
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Head to the mountains in March and April for themed parties, comps, music, and sun on the snow Cover photo courtesy of Whitefish Mountain Resort By Bri Loveall The thought of spring skiing brings certain images to mind: the infamous pond skim, wild costume-themed parties, competitions resplendent with outdoor music and entertainment, and the thrill
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By Eric Deady Cover photo courtesy of Eric Deady Winter has landed upon us, and it is time once again to dust off the fat bike. For those of us who enjoy the idea of traveling through the landscape during winter on a bike, or for those who may be considering fat biking for the
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