Cover photo courtesy of Justa Jeskova Are you thinking of hitting the trails north of the border this summer? If you haven’t yet scoped out Big White Mountain, get this: it’s not only home to Big White Ski Resort, but when the mercury rises, the mountain totally flips the script. As the snow melts away […]
Cover photo courtesy of Tourism Fernie Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Fernie, British Columbia, beckons travellers and outdoor enthusiasts with its stunning landscapes, fresh mountain air, and an array of activities that make every summer an unforgettable experience. Just a winding 250-mile drive northeast of Spokane, Wash., this gem of a town
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By Wil Wheaton Outdoor Research has been making gear that’s great for mountain biking for years, but the new Freewheel Collection steps up the game with functional features specifically for mountain bikers and the latest, durable material construction. The end result is biking gear that fits well, looks good, and does its job out on
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By Amika Taniguchi Cover photo courtesy of Lara Gricar The GRiT (Girls Riding Together) initiative is NICA’s (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) effort to recruit and retain more girls to mountain biking. The first nationwide program of its kind, GRiT focuses intentional effort on creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for girls, who are underrepresented in
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Exploring the Historic Route of the Hiawatha – Scenic Bike Trail Tucked away in the rugged beauty of the Bitterroot Mountains on the Montana-Idaho border lies the Rails-to-Trails “Crown Jewel” — the Route of the Hiawatha. This iconic biking and hiking trail traces the path of the historic Milwaukee Railroad line and offers cyclists, hikers
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Cover photo courtesy Phil Godley EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Bikepacking is a method of recreation that entails riding your bicycle loaded with all of your camp gear across potentially wild terrain to get to and from a predetermined campsite. “The Packfiller Podcast” host and creator Pat Bulger went on his first bikepacking trip last summer, and he
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Once you’ve visited Rossland, B.C., for a mountain biking trip, you won’t roll your eyes when you run across a proclamation of the Kootenay town being crowned Canada’s mountain biking capital. Seeing, and in this case, riding, is believing. One of the greatest joys of Rossland—in addition to the quality of trails, laid-back historic downtown
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What makes Rossland, B.C. such a great mountain biking destination, especially for women looking to improve their skills By Sammy Berryman Cover photo courtesy Natasha Lockey Just a short two-and-a-half-hour drive from Spokane is the small town of Rossland, BC. Home to Red Mountain Resort, the famous Seven Summits mountain bike trail, and trails that
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Cover photo courtesy Carol Corbin We asked two frequent Out There contributors and our managing editor about their favorite summer adventures and how they make the most of summer on top of work and family responsibilities. We hope their outdoor-adventure motivation and goal setting will help inspire your own summer explorations, whether it’s a hiking
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85 things to do in the Inland Northwest Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles Don’t let summer pass you by: use this roundup of things to do in the mountains, lakes, rivers, trails, and small towns around our beautiful corner of the Northwest. Learn About the Places Where We Play Join one of these educational nature
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