Comfortable, breathable waterproof socks? Say what? I liked the idea and could immediately envision multiple outdoor recreation applications. But other than a pair of bulky, blister-tempting Gore-Tex socks I once owned, I had never heard of waterproof socks, especially nothing like the Bridgedale Stormsock. Aren’t waterproof boots enough to keep the feet warm and dry […]
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The state of recreation is strong. And we’ve got to do something about climate change, or we’ll lose out on investments in access and infrastructure. Those are the headlines from a conversation about the state of recreation with Jon Snyder, the first Policy Advisor on Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development in the state of Washington
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In the depths of winter our Spokane County Parks can provide a nature fix without requiring difficult drives or complicated parking permits. These local parks just keep getting better, too. The Glenrose addition to the Dishman Hills Conservancy is a fairly new park, acquired in 2012. Over the relatively few intervening years, the Dishman Hills
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Families, friends and local companies form Chinook (solo), Coho (tandem) and CHUM (relay teams) to run, bike and paddle through Bellingham’s scenic parks, winding trails and open waterways. Course includes 5.5-mile greenways run, 6-mile mountain bike, 18-mile road bike, 3.4-mile trail run, 2.6-mile paddle and .65-mile team TREK.
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Families, friends and local companies form Chinook (solo), Coho (tandem) and CHUM (relay teams) to run, bike and paddle through Bellingham’s scenic parks, winding trails and open waterways. Course includes 5.5-mile greenways run, 6-mile mountain bike, 18-mile road bike, 3.4-mile trail run, 2.6-mile paddle and .65-mile team TREK.
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During the 2018 winter Olympics, an Associated Press article gained notoriety among many in the Nordic ski community, due to the author’s assessment of our chosen winter activity as the worst Olympic event. He dissed it as an unrewarding slog—an assessment based mostly on how it looked when he watched it and on a single
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With silent, moonlit nights, sparkly snow crystals, snowflakes that stick to your nose and eyelashes, nature’s beauty inspires wonder, awe, surprise, delight, nostalgia, and love. During this month’s countdown to the holidays, take time to experience both little and spectacular moments of winter magic. Here are some ideas to inspire you. Partake in the famous
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Spend less time shopping and more time on our local trails and mountains. Our annual list features unique and outdoors-inspired gift ideas from locally-owned shops and businesses, including gifts for fellow outdoor enthusiasts as well as less outdoorsy friends and family members on your list. Use this list beyond the holidays for birthday, wedding, and
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With the exchange rate heavily in Americans’ favor, this winter is a great time for a trip to southeastern British Columbia. From December to March, you’ll find a wide variety of resort and mountain town events and activities among wine country and champagne powder. Big Reds at Big White (Dec 8 @ Big White
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THIS BACKCOUNTRY BOOTY HAS BEEN FOUND! Backcountry Booty Prize: For our latest Backcountry Booty, you’ll be searching for a prize voucher good for 2 adult lift tickets at Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna, B.C., Canada, for two days! Scroll down for contest rules and clues that we will keep dishing out until someone finds
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