By Lisa Laughlin Cover photo courtesy of Priest Lake Watersports If this list doesn’t send you into a race-registering frenzy, I don’t know what will. Our region is packed with incredible options for running, riding, triathlon-ing, and getting outside from March through October. The only problem, my friends: you can’t be in two places at […]
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great outdoors expo exhibitor spotlight Q&A with Evergreen East MTB Instructor Jerrod Snyder How and when did you start mountain biking? Jerrod Snyder: My first mountain bike was the first thing I bought after I finished college back in 1994. I bought a sweet red GT Corrado from the bike shop in Bellevue. Fully rigid, 3×8 drivetrain,
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By T. Ghezzi (Nonfiction, 2024) “The Darkest White” is written by New York Times bestselling author Eric Blehm. The book is an in-depth, well-researched, and unbiased story of the legendary Pacific Northwest snowboarder Craig Kelly’s extraordinary life and his premature death. Devastating and controversial, on January 20, 2003, the Durran Glacier avalanche in the northern
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The Inland Tree Conference, a two-day deep dive into all things trees, is Spokane’s leading annual event for arboriculture professionals and tree enthusiasts. Happeing at CenterPlace Regional Event Center, this gathering of tree experts, professionals, and fans offers an incredible opportunity for anyone to learn and network. The conference creates a unique gathering space where
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Cover photo courtesy Stephan Malette If you’ve never made the trek to ski in Nelson, B.C., you wouldn’t be the first. Tucked deep in the Selkirk Mountains, only 45 miles from the U.S. border, it’s more of a hideaway than a destination. But for those in the know, that’s the way they like it. Strewn
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Cover photo courtesy of Big White Ski Resort If you’re an avid skier or snowboarder seeking an unforgettable winter adventure, look no further than Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia, Canada. Just a 4.5-hour drive northwest from Spokane or a 55-minute shuttle ride from Kelowna International Airport, Big White offers not only easy access
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Destination dining in the Kootenays north of Nelson, BC Cover photo courtesy of Ainsworth Hot Springs You might not normally drive 200 miles for a great meal, but the Ktunaxa Grill, located on the top floor at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort with sprawling windows that overlook Kootenay Lake, may make you think twice. Named after
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The art of curling, why it’s so cool, and how you can give it a try here in the Inland Northwest By Carol Corbin How do you keep Canadian bacon from curling in the pan? Take away its tiny brooms. To be honest, when I first heard about curling, I thought it was a joke.
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Cover photo courtesy of Big White Ski Resort One of the greatest things about living in the Inland Northwest for many winter enthusiasts is the close proximity to the border with Canada and British Columbia mountain towns, ski resorts, backcountry terrain, hot springs, and friendly people. The currency exchange rate continues to save Americans around
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Cover photo courtesy of 49 Degrees North Eastern Washington’s largest ski area with 7 lifts and 2,325 acres of terrain near Chewelah, Wash. Lifts: 7 Vertical: 1,851 Acres: 2,325 Summits: 2 Number of Runs: 90 Nordic Center: Included with day ticket or pass Operating Schedule: 7 days a week by Dec. 13 through mid-April (as
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