This winter will go down as one of the toughest seasons on record for Northwest winter sports enthusiasts, ski resorts and shops. If you have boards gathering dust in your gear room, look on the bright side. Next year has got to be better (knock, knock…). Winters like this one are a good reminder that […]
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March 28th is Opening Day for Trails! Join a group hike/ride or go on your own, then, meet back at The Nest at Kendall Yards to join trail groups and enthusiasts to mingle, share stories and pick up information for the summer outdoor season. Local shops will provide prizes and coupons. Friends of Centennial Trail will
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Cool, creative outdoor oriented gifts are sure to make certain people on your holiday shopping list smile (tip: you can also leave these pages open with items circled for your significant other or send a copy home to your parents). These gift ideas from local retailers and local outdoor gear companies right here in the
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Is Spokane a Ski Town? Hometown Ski Industry Icons Weigh In It’s 7 a.m. on a cold, clear Thursday morning in January. The city’s collective daily grind is well underway as the sun barely pushes over the horizon. Today, as with any other winter weekday, the commute on Spokane’s freeways and city streets represents a
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During the sunny, warmer months, citizens of the Northwest find as many opportunities to get outdoors as possible. One of the best ways to enjoy the sunshine and soak in some music is by visiting a few of the many bluegrass, folk, Americana, and other local music festivals scattered throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
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If you ride off-road, you have likely been bombarded with every possible opinion on what mountain bike wheel size you should be riding. Allow me to add one more perspective to this debate that will help you be as industry savvy as I claim to be. Let me begin with asking you to consider the
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I’ll be honest. I didn’t even know where Whitefish was when I considered going there. Somewhere on the Montana side of the border for this geographically inept traveler. I live on a scale of forestry maps, apparently. But on a Friday night, with my Outback loaded full of ski gear, almonds, and a weekend staple
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About Out There Venture Consider us your source for outdoor adventure beta in the Inland Northwest. Behind this magazine is a collection of writers and outdoors enthusiasts who love to bike, hike, run, ski, snowboard and paddle. We’re passionate about sharing trail tips, personal stories, local conservation news, race intel, gear reviews and more to
By OTM Writers Behind the words and pictures of your beloved Out There Monthly are people who love outdoor gear and gadgets, and like to share what makes our recreation experiences safe and awesome. Since this is the traditional season of giving, why not offer gifts to helps others enjoy more (and more memorable) outdoor
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Unique in every way imaginable, the town of Joseph rests comfortably in the middle of nowhere and at the center of everything. This tiny northeastern Oregon town rests at the foot of the Wallowa Mountains, at the tip of Wallowa Lake and at the end of Highway 351—trapped between the massive Eagle Cap Wilderness and
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