What better way to sweat through a marathon than to run near clear lake water and breathe the crisp scent of pine trees? You’ll find these scenic elements and more at the Coeur d’Alene Marathon event Memorial Day weekend, where you can run or walk a 5k, half marathon, or full marathon distance. “It’s a […]
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Whether you are a road or trail warrior or an occasional outdoor recreationist, there’s something for everyone in this comprehensive guide to races, rides, and outdoor events around the Inland Northwest. See you at the starting line! BIKING Bike Everywhere Challenge (May 1-31): May is officially Bike Everywhere Month and the Spokane Bicycle Club (spokanebikes.org)
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Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA), the deepest canyon in North America, plunges nearly 8,000 feet from He Devil in Idaho’s Seven Devils Range to the Snake River. Already popular as a jet boating, rafting, and backpacking paradise, it may surprise you to learn there are also miles of gated roads and abandoned ranches in
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This July, run wild in Missoula with a 5k, half marathon, or full marathon race during the Missoula Marathon weekend. Currently ranked by runners as the top marathon in the nation in the Bib Rave 100, Missoula stands out from the pack with its supportive outdoors community. “We pride ourselves in paying attention to
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Some of the best ski and snowboard days of the year at Inland Northwest resorts unfold during the final weeks of the season when longer days and sunnier skies bring creative, fun events where costumes, contests, beer cups, and barbecue are the norm. Don’t miss these OTO favorites for 2018! Lookout Pass St. Patty’s Day
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What’s a skier or snowboarder to do when the snowflakes finally stop falling and things on the hill get slushy? Pond skimming may be the greatest spring ski tradition you’ve never heard of. Less sport than spectacle, it’s composed of a few simple elements: a man-made pond on a mountain slope, a few folks who
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Adorned with a single olive or stuffed with enough garnishes to serve as a ski-bum snack bar, the Bloody Mary has long been a ski-resort après staple. It is a drink from the golden era of cocktails—and, coincidentally, the golden era of skiing—which means it pairs well with wood-paneled lounges and retro ski posters. Lauded
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The Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival returns to Camp Sekani Park and Boulder Beach on the Spokane River for the fourth annual celebration of the region’s incredible outdoor recreation opportunities. The event has grown into one of the largest bike demos in the Northwest, where riders can try out the latest mountain bikes and other bikes
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“Start Strong, Finish Stronger” with an upbeat 5k, 10k, or Half Marathon through Spokane On April 8th, 2018, the Negative Split race series will start in Spokane’s Kendall Yards area. This race series is a great way to jump start your race season. Local and out of town runners alike will experience some of Spokane’s
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Just Over Four Hours from Spokane, Big White Ski Resort Lives up to Its Name If you are going to pony up the cash for a spring ski or snowboard road trip, make it a good one. Spokane is a ski city with over a dozen quality resorts in four states and B.C. that are
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