Lodging: With pet-friendly rooms and frequent shuttles to the resort, the Lake Louise Inn is an awesome place to launch your mountain adventures. Tucked away in the pines with a view of the mountains, the inn offers frequent specials to accommodate travelers on a budget—without sacrificing the scenic beauty or benefits of excellent service. Activities: […]
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From backcountry skiing to ice fishing, from beginners and fair-weather folks to adrenaline junkies and long-time experts, our list of winter adventures near and far has something for everyone. Take a break from your usual winter mountain and forest destinations and try something new and exciting. Cat ski with Selkirk Powder Guides: Take
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There are many great places to find wildlife tracks this winter, including our two local wildlife refuges. Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, located in the channeled scablands southwest of Spokane, offers a variety of habitat from the many ponds and upland forests in which to find animal tracks. Turnbull is known for a herd of Rock
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One of the things that sets the greater Spokane area apart from other outdoor cities and towns around the western U.S. is our proximity to British Columbia’s relatively unspoiled natural wonders and friendly mountain towns. Use this selection of some of the top winter recreation destinations in B.C. to plan your next trip. Again this
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Fat biking in the winter requires the right bike, gear, and combination of weather and snow conditions. If you don’t have a bike with 4-inch tires minimum, rent one from a local shop or at your final destination. Dress as you would for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Snow conditions change day to day, just as
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Even the most holidays-hardened, Christmas-season cynics among us usually have at least one tradition that stirs up sentimental spirits. Our awareness of these significant rituals—handed down through generations or created anew—are what can make the holiday season magical even if other things about the impending yuletide bum you out. For me, the smell of cold
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When I first discovered Kind Apparel, I’ll admit I was overwhelmed by the bright patterns and funky designs. I found a feathery, purple-gray running skort that was by far the tamest pattern available. When I looked closer, as if to poke fun at my attempted modesty, the tag revealed that the pattern was called
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The Fletcher ski family–led by Poppy and Grammy, Seth and Gloria–includes three generations of skiers at Mt. Spokane.
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Inline skating—sometimes incorrectly generalized as Rollerblading, which is actually a brand of skates—had its heyday in the late 80s and early 90s, but it died out like bright blue eye shadow and teased hair. What’s curious about the sport—like the recent resurrection of choker necklaces and high-waist jeans—is that it may be the new cool
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Why do you run? You could ask a hundred runners that question and get a hundred different answers: to get stronger, for mental clarity, to get the dog out of the house, for the endorphins—the list stretches on and on. A few local runners shared how running has been a part of their own
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