We shouldn’t have stopped running. The muscles in my legs hardened, and my hands froze into two numb stumps thanks to hours of swinging through cold air. I wondered how we would start again after snapping a photo, but the moment deserved commemoration. I had run farther than I ever had before— by 2 full […]
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With more than 40 dining options for this mountain community of just over 7,000, Kimberley can credibly lay claim to the title of dining capital of the Kootenays. And Pedal and Tap can credibly lay claim to the best dining in town. Outside, old bicycle parts decorate the windows and patio. Inside, the expansive beer
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For all its bona fides as a mountain town, Rossland tend to roll up its sidewalks early. And for years the ski-bum assessment has been, “If this town had just one more cool restaurant and watering hole…” Now entering its second season, Fuel Gastropub might just be the spot that cements Rossland in the upper
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One of the things that sets the greater Spokane area apart from other outdoor cities and towns around the western U.S. is our proximity to British Columbia’s relatively unspoiled natural wonders and friendly mountain towns. Use this selection of some of the top winter recreation destinations in B.C. to plan your next trip. Again this
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New camp cooking gear is a great gift for the techy people in your life or for those looking to save weight on backpacking trips—in other words, everyone! Here’s some recent innovations that will quickly become essentials in your loved one’s kit. Fire BioLite has a long history of producing innovative and multi-tasking camp
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Spend less time shopping and more time on our local trails and mountains. Our annual list features unique and outdoors-inspired gift ideas from locally-owned shops and businesses, including gifts for fellow outdoor enthusiasts as well as less outdoorsy friends and family members on your list. Use this list beyond the holidays for birthday, wedding, and
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With 40-plus events happening over 10 days, visitors are invited to the Nelson and Kootenay Lake region in British Columbia, Canada, for a pre-winter celebration like no other. The 2nd Annual Winter Kickoff Festival runs November 22 to December 2, 2018. The greater Nelson area is known for its incredible outdoor adventure, boutique shops, artistic
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With the exchange rate heavily in Americans’ favor, this winter is a great time for a trip to southeastern British Columbia. From December to March, you’ll find a wide variety of resort and mountain town events and activities among wine country and champagne powder. Big Reds at Big White (Dec 8 @ Big White
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Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area Location: Mullan, ID (Bitterroot Mountains) Summit: 5,650’ Base: 4,500’ Terrain: 540 skiable acres/4 lifts/34 runs/2 terrain parks Tickets: $34-49 Lodge: Historic lodge straddling the Idaho/Montana border is the second oldest lodge in the Northwest. What’s New: Lookout’s Phase 1 expansion was approved in 2017, and work started last fall
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No kidding, go Berserk. You won’t be disappointed. This one-of-a-kind watering hole amplifies the spirit of the outdoor enthusiast. They specialize in bucking trends, and they are laser focused on serving drinks that meet your tastes. The beer selection specializes in quality instead of quantity, and they make a genius Bloody Mary. More importantly, the
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