Two Fat Biking Events in North Idaho
Fatty Flurry Fest and Fatsquatch fat-biking events to take place in North Idaho this winter as long as pandemic safety guidelines allow it.
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Local Resorts—What’s New for the Season
Sponsored by the Ski the NW Rockies Association Resorts With COVID-19 thrown into the mix of what could be one of the snowiest and coldest winters in years, local resorts are stepping up to create a safe, fun, and convenient ski and snowboard experience like never before. Here’s a glimpse into what you can expect
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Local Holiday Gift Guide – 2020
By Derrick Knowles & Jon Jonckers 2020 has been a year we won’t ever forget, and local businesses need our support more than ever. Shopping at locally-owned stores helps keep jobs and money in our local communities, and local businesses will work harder to make sure you’re happy with your purchases. Wear a mask, use hand sanitizer, and use this
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6 Fall-Early Winter Hikes in Spokane & CDA
By Seth Marlin Even with shorter days and falling temperatures, the Spokane region is rich in natural beauty, and whether you’re looking for vibrant colors, or more of a winter-wonderland atmosphere, there’s something for every hiking aficionado. Here are a few of my favorite local late-season hikes. James P. Slavin Conservation Area – Nature Park Loop – 2.4 miles Located
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Hiking Beezley Hill – Central Washington
The good thing about hiking somewhere flat is that it doesn’t take long to get a view. While there are various places to walk in Ephrata—the gravel service road next to the town’s canal, the paved activity trail near the airport, or one of many gravel roads just outside town—Beezley Hill is where it’s at for
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Biking Central Washington’s Beezley Hill
It’s cold and the low point in a long, high-pressure system, the kind of doldrums that make winter months stretch on forever. The air in Spokane is stagnant, and the temperature is at that not-so-sweet spot where both the snow and singletrack are sticky. Meanwhile, I’m sweating onto sagebrush and sandy singletrack under full sun and 55-degree temperatures. At Beezley Hill, on the edge of Ephrata in central Washington, it’s T-shirt weather—as long as the wind isn’t blowing. Mention Beezley Hill to local mountain bikers and it
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Hike the Christmas Tree Loop
Mount Spokane’s Trail 110/140 Loop Those who frequent Washington State Parks are familiar with the way their trails follow a number system and any trail names are colloquial. However, follow this route with a GPS tracker, and you’ll clearly see the reason why I have begun to refer to this hike as the Christmas Tree Loop. Just like any Christmas
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Waikiki Springs Expanded Recreation Area
Spokane, Wash. The north Spokane recreation area commonly referred to as Waikiki Springs nearly doubles this fall as Inland Northwest Land Conservancy (INLC) announces the purchase of a 95-acre parcel of land adjacent to existing 114-acre Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife property along the Little Spokane River.The land, part of the Waikiki Dairy in
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Mishmi Takin Lightweight Hiking Boots
By Wil Wheaton Named after a rare goat-antelope found in the remote Eastern Himalayas, Mishmi Takin makes high performance outdoor gear for wet conditions. The Jampui mid hiking boots are a great choice for backpackers and long-distance hikers who want a tough, light boot that will hold up through difficult trails and off-trail hiking. The
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Outdoor Research Apollo Stretch Jacket
By Shallan Knowles Don’t head into fall without a reliable, comfortable rain jacket. This affordable jacket from OR pairs plenty of room to move thanks to stretchy nylon twill fabric with the waterproof, breathable construction you’ll need out on the trails. The result is a shell that offers far more value that its price tag
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