The small city of Post Falls, situated on the Spokane River just east of the state line, has added another recreation amenity, furthering its growing reputation as an outdoor recreation and active lifestyle town. Last summer the grand opening of the Coeur Climbing Company indoor climbing gym attracted a swarm of climbers from across the […]
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Distribution Locations Out There Venture publishes 4 issues a year with the seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, & Winter) with a circulation of 35,000 per issue. Spring: March-May Summer: June-Aug Fall: Sept-Nov Winter: Dec-Feb Out There Venture is available for free at the below locations and elsewhere in Spokane, North Idaho and around the greater Inland
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Sometimes when reading, it strikes me that the outdoors and nature have other uses than being our personal pastime playground. The wilderness isn’t just expansive horizons that offer tranquility and humility or a series of wicked switchbacks on a flow trail. Nature is a measure of time and part of our rhythm, integral to the
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By Holly Weiler Pass Requirements & Weather Don’t forget to check your favorite trailhead for pass requirements as the season transitions from fall into winter, with SnoPark season beginning on Dec. 1 in most areas. Get passes in order for places that require them and remember that some favorite summer trailheads are not maintained for
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I typically consider this time of year Pie Season. It’s a precursor to Training Season, during which time I carb-load for several weeks on pie, stale Halloween candy discards and homemade eggnog. Some of the more ambitious skiers in our circles may take pre-ski classes where they bounce around on their knees. I just try
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Ski season at Lookout Pass is looking pretty darn good this year with bigger and better terrain, new deals, new facilities, and that same inviting atmosphere that keeps skiers and boarders returning season after season. Situated right on the Montana-Idaho border along Interstate 90 and known for abundant snowfall and hometown ski-hill charm, Lookout has long been treasured by
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Cruise Miles of Nordic trails minutes from downtown at Mt. Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park The center of the universe when it comes to cross-country skiing (also known as Nordic skiing) in the Inland NW is at the Mt. Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park at Mount Spokane State Park. The park, in fact, is one of the
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Storm Chasing and Tent Camping By Chris Maccini Many skiers dream of the kind of extended ski trip that Paul Mignini embarked on last winter. Beginning at his home in Spokane, he spent five weeks traveling through Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California and Utah. He hit more than a dozen ski resorts across five states during
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3 steps to find the right ski or snowboard lessons for all ages, abilities, and budgets. This post is sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Introducing the next generation to skiing or snowboarding is one of the best things parents can do to help kids develop a life-long love for winter sports and being healthy
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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association The 5th Grade Ski or Ride Passport allows any 5th grader from any state to ski or snowboard three free days at each of the five participating Ski the NW Rockies resorts (49 Degrees, Lookout, Loup Loup, Mt. Spokane and Silver). Ski Idaho runs a similar program for 5th
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