Cover photo courtesy of Schweitzer If you’re a skier, snowboarder, hiker, or mountain biker, you know the name: Schweitzer has been a leader in the local ski scene since the 1960s that has grown into a year-round resort with amenities and events that cater to the Inland Northwest outdoor lifestyle. Being the largest mountain resort […]
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Gift giving tips and local gift ideas to make the holidays more magical. By Shallan Knowles What makes the perfect gift? Let me tell you, it doesn’t have to be big or expensive, but it will take a little work to make the magic happen. A meaningful gift will hopefully do one of a few
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Gondola-accessed skiing and snowboarding in Kellogg, Idaho, with ski and stay options and the region’s largest indoor water park. Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain Resort Lifts: 7 Vertical: 2,200 Skiable Acres: 1,600 Number of Runs: 80 Night Skiing: 8 runs for skiing under the lights Family Amenities: Indoor water park and new village arcade
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(Pend Oreille County, Wash.) Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Indian Creek Community Forest boasts a relatively new trail system that is perfect for the shoulder season in northeast Washington. The 410-acre property is owned and operated by the Kalispel Tribe and is adjacent to the USFS Geophysical trail system, so visitors have their choice
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49 Degrees North Mountain Resort Cover photo courtesy of 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort If you’re a ski hill in the Inland Northwest, you’ve had to adapt over the last 20 years. With less predictable winters, climate change and a fluctuating economy, many have had to get creative to meet the challenges. 49 Degrees North,
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If you’re both an outdoor and wine enthusiast, the stars align in autumn in the Inland Northwest: fall colors, cool air for exploring, and crisp white wines or bold reds for making memories post-adventure. It’s the ideal season for a bit of wanderlust and a bit of wine. Hike or mountain bike around the wine
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By Justin Short Cover photo courtesy of Tomas Kelley Lynch The print edition of the September magazine incorrectly captioned the photos for this article. Photos are courtesy of Tomas Kelley Lynch. The trails where my friends and I rode bikes during my college years had a three-story treehouse that looked like someone threw a dump
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Cover photo courtesy Jon Snyder From a cover story about what it would be like to go rock climbing on Mars to a first-person account of Sasquatch-hunting in the Blue Mountains, Out There’s Founding Publisher Jon Snyder always aimed to keep magazine content interesting. Even if it “strained from the formula,” he says. “If I
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Cover photo courtesy Jon Jonckers I remember the first time I met Out There founder Jon Snyder. I worked at Mountain Gear, Spokane’s long-time local outdoor gear shop, and I noticed that Jon scheduled an appointment with Mountain Gear owner Paul Fish. Soon after, Mountain Gear purchased the back cover ad spot, which they filled
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Cover photo by Chris Bessler courtesy of Sandpoint Magazine In 2024, there are more people out enjoying our public lands trails throughout the Inland Northwest than ever before. Thankfully these and other trail improvements and new construction have given outdoor enthusiasts more miles to pedal and wander. Holly Weiler is a long-time recreationist who now
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