It’s common in Nordic countries for parents to put their toddlers, swaddled in a pram, outside for their noontime nap, even in the chill of winter. The thinking goes that exposure to cold outside air can stave off wintertime colds, in addition to getting little ones accustomed to wintertime temps. Even if parents here aren’t […]
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Before winter is over, take a break from the thrills of the slopes and spend some time exploring a few great snowshoeing areas in the winter wonderland of North Idaho. While lower elevations often get more rain than snow, or little to no precipitation at all, there is always enough snow in the mountains this
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Okay, I admit that this title is probably a bit over the top, but sometimes thinking back 15 years or so ago, it feels that way. Fresh off recovery from a series of snowboarding-related knee injuries, I conferred with our family orthopedic surgeon (apparently bad knees are genetic) about my snowboarding career. “One more injury,”
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Join Conservation Northwest for their Columbia Highlands snowshoe daytrip this Saturday, February 6th. Get some great exercise, fresh air and beautiful views this weekend in a potential wilderness area. The 6-mile trip begins at the Thirteenmile campground through the Cougar Mountain roadless area in the Colville National Forest. It’s free, guided by experts and includes carpooling from Spokane. Beginners are welcome.
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Cover photo courtesy of Bri Loveall Introducing kids to skiing or snowboarding starts long before their first chairlift ride. The best way to build excitement is simply to play in the snow together. Gentle snowball fights, building snow forts and snowmen, and sledding and tubing all help kids get comfortable outdoors in winter. These activities
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Cover photo courtesy of Ainsworth Hot Springs A trip up to soak in the mineral-rich thermal pools at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort—north of Nelson, BC, along Kootenay Lake—is a routine pilgrimage for many Out There readers, and winter is an exceptionally magical time to visit. Sitting in the main 96-degree pool, wrapped in steam and
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By Melissa Thompstone Cover photo by Ashley Voykin courtesy of Tourism Rossland Winter in Spokane can mean gray skies, a mix of slush and snow, and the kind of ice that turns every sidewalk into a trust exercise. But did you know that just 2.5 hours north, winter tells a completely different story? One filled
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Republic Winterfest outhouse races are a sight to see. Photo: Turning Point Photography. All photos courtesy of the RRVCB. Story sponsored by the Republic Regional Visitors and Convention Bureau—Republic, Washington’s much-loved Winterfest returns for 2026 with family-friendly fun and community spirit packed into the second weekend of January. The celebration is set for Friday evening
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Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News By Holly Weiler Cover photo courtesy of Lara Gricar Outdoor Reminders Free Outdoor-themed Entertainment Fundraisers, Contests and Events Stewardship, Conservation, and Volunteer Opportunities
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Featured image courtesy of Nils Larsen and Altai Skis Plan Your Winter Escape to Backcountry Ski, Snowshoe, Cross-Country Ski, or Fat Bike on the Trails around Republic, Wa. The small northeast Washington town of Republic, surrounded by mountains, trails and several Sno-Parks, is the kind of place where close-to-town winter adventures come steeped in solitude
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