Before winter is over, take a break from the thrills of the slopes and spend some time exploring a few great snowshoeing areas in the winter wonderland of North Idaho. While lower elevations often get more rain than snow, or little to no precipitation at all, there is always enough snow in the mountains this […]
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Valentine’s Day is coming up. How would you like some help finding a gift for your biking beau? Here are some ideas to help bring on the smiles. A bike. Cycling Rule #12 states: “The correct number of bikes to own is N+1.” N is how many bikes you currently own. Your loved one would
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It was a glorious bluebird sky in Central Oregon when K and I pulled into Smith Rock. We’d seen the weather report, called in sick at work, loaded the car with quick draws and kale chips, and headed south for a long weekend. K and I have the luxury of being healthy, rather extreme in
You are on one of two identical bicycles that are locked into identical trainers. Two identical bike computers are synchronized and the countdown begins. Three, two…(you stand up on the pedals, tensed and at the ready)…one, go! You and your opponent drop your heads and pull on the handlebars, hammering the pedals as hard as
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OTM Tested, Holiday Approved Patagonia Activist Shoes Looking for a lightweight, super comfortable, water-resistant sneaker-style shoe that you won’t want (or need) to take off your feet as you move between home, office, crag or camp? I fell for the Patagonia Activist shoes at first sight. They remind me of a more modern, functional version
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The Inland Northwest provides the perfect conditions for a brewery road trip: over two dozen breweries nestled among some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. Now that the summer crowds are fading and winter’s chill is in the air, the timing is ideal for a beer trek. Lost Falls Brewery, Colville Located
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OTM: What inspired you to create and start publishing OTM back in 2004? JS: Outdoor activity was clearly on the rise and didn’t seem to be getting the attention it deserved. Oh, and I needed a job. OTM: Were you surprised that Spokane finally made it into Outside magazine’s top 10 outdoor town list? JS:
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Spokane Swifts Deliver Unexplainable bonding happens when twelve people are squeezed into a van together to run as fast as they can for 200 miles (mostly in the dark), surviving on Power Bars and running gels and zero sleep. The Hood to Coast (HTC) relay is arguably the best-known overnight, long-distance relay race in America,
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Cyclocross is a unique sport. Essentially you redline your body’s tachometer at the start, keep it redlined, and try not to blow up before it’s over. And yet you don’t have to because you can take it as seriously as you want. The racing is as intense as you make it. That’s important because for
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With so many electrolyte drinks and powders on the market, it can be difficult to makes sense of all the claims and know what your body really needs. I’ve flirted with my share of electrolyte products over the years, but have yet to settle down into a monogamous, hydrating partnership with one brand. But I
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