With the growing popularity of fat biking on snow-covered trails, more people are confronted with the question of what to wear to keep warm without overheating and getting drenched in sweat. John Drumm, store manager and resident fat bike expert at Fitness Fanatics in Spokane Valley has some thoughtful fat biking gear advice based on […]
Fat Bike Gear: What to Wear to Stay Warm and Dry Read More »
From its proximity to the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and its residents’ top-secret involvement in the Manhattan Project to its otherwise quiet reputation as Washington’s agricultural heartland, the Tri-Cities are used to being off the radar. But Kennewick, Richland and Pasco have quietly begun to develop a reputation as an outdoor recreation destination amidst one of
Winter Riding in the Tri-Cities: Sun, Sagebrush, and Singletrack Read More »
Looking for the equivalent of a casino buffet of fresh powder this winter? In the greater Nelson Kootenay Lake area three hours north of Spokane, cat skiing has become kind of a big deal. There are now five cat skiing operators working the region, which adds up to more cat-ski companies, terrain and snow than
OH CANADA! Nelson Kootenay Lake Region Crowned the “Cat Ski Capital of the World” Read More »
As the snow begins to pile up in the high country, try one of the closer peaks for some last-chance hiking before it’s time to dust off the snowshoes. With two trailheads and numerous route options, the 1,100-acre Antoine Peak Conservation Area rewards hikers with views of the surrounding valley within the first mile. Choose
Hike of the Month: Antoine Peak Conservation Area (Spokane County Parks) Read More »
After an active season of road cycling or mountain biking, it’s time to start thinking about shifting gears and getting ready for the cyclocross season. What is cyclocross? Cross is a fall and winter cycling sport originally designed for the “off season” to help maintain fitness, improve skills and spice things up throughout the fall
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Once you get into a new sport like mountain biking, you naturally start browsing around for some of the best of what’s out there. You begin dreaming of these amazing trails you see in magazines and videos. In 2003, I was a young rider who had just bought my first serious mountain bike, and I
New Trails and Old Classics in Nelson, B.C. Read More »
Fernie became my new favorite word for several weeks this summer. I really couldn’t stop talking about it, to the eventual annoyance of my wife who had to endure the brunt of my endless ranting and raving. I had always thought Fernie was too far away, but the real barrier was the fact that I
Fernie, BC – Adventure in the Canadian Rockies is Closer Than You Think Read More »
2014 will mark the 6th year of enduro downhill mountain bike racing in Rossland and the first year of inclusion in both the Kootenay-Rockies and BC Enduro Series. Rossland has a rich history of mountain bike racing, with the original Rubberhead Festival kicking off back in 1985 (on fully rigid bikes). It also hosted the
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Although it may not be the scariest thing to do on a bike, cornering is by far the hardest and most important aspect of mountain biking. Improving your cornering ability will exponentially boost your bike handling capabilities, allowing you to go faster and have more fun. Additionally, as you start to feel more confident with
Learn to Corner Like a Pro: Cornering Advice from Pro Rider Skye Schillhammer Read More »
Mountain bikers looking for a quick get-a-way adventure not too far from home might want to make a trip to the greater Wenatchee area this summer. Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance’s Central Washington chapter is hosting a free summer group ride series for riders with intermediate fitness and riding skills. No one will be left behind.
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