Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival Watersports Demo (July 13-14): Try a wide range of paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and other watersports equipment at Boulder Beach on the Spokane River or sign up for a clinic to have a guide show you the ropes. All part of the Spokatopia festival with live music, bike demos, and other outdoor […]
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Leadman Triathlon (April 20): Organized by Kellogg Rotary Club, and based at Silver Mountain Resort, this adventure course event for solo or team competitors begins on Kellogg Peak and includes skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking, and running. Ski to Sea (May 26): A multi-sport relay adventure race for teams of 3-8 people starts at Mt. Baker
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Gran Fondo Ephrata (March 17): Ride 50 or 80 miles along primitive back roads in central Washington, with 2,700’+ elevation gain. Hilly Nilly Gravel Series (March 17, April 28, May 5, June 9): Organized by Trek Bicycle Store in Coeur d’Alene and Vertical Earth, this free, no-support, 20-40+ mile ride series takes place on hilly
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Lilac Century (April 28): Now taking place in April, rather than late May, this 26th annual event gives all its proceeds to local charities supported by the Spokane Aurora Northwest Rotary Club. Ride options include: Century (100 miles), Metric Century (66 miles), 50-Mile Ride, 25-Mile Ride, and 15-Mile Ride and Family Ride. All routes start/finish
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Caveman Roar & Pour 5k Trail Fun Run (March 16): Run through the vineyard overlooking the Columbia River Gorge before the wine tasting event at Cave B Estate Winery in Quincy, Wash. Includes Carol’s Cabernet Loop Kid’s Run. O’Grady’s St. Paddy’s 5k Run (March 17): A timed 5k on trails surrounding the Sleeping Lady Resort
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With over 100 events this spring, summer, and fall, our 3rd annual guide for road and trail running, cycling, mountain biking, triathlons, and other outdoorsy events has something for everyone—no matter your age or ability, or whether you’re a weekend warrior or hard-core competitor. Find an event right for you or your family, register, and
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1 Day | Ages 14+ Sponsored by REI This small lake almost dictates that you slow down and enjoy the grace of your sleek sit-on-top kayak passing through the water. You will paddle over to a 50’ foot waterfall that feeds this jewel of a lake. Guides, kayak instruction, and essential kayaking gear are included.
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1 Day | Ages 14+ Sponsored by REI This small lake almost dictates that you slow down and enjoy the grace of your sleek sit-on-top kayak passing through the water. You will paddle over to a 50’ foot waterfall that feeds this jewel of a lake. Guides, kayak instruction, and essential kayaking gear are included.
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In the December issue of “Out There Venture” we ran a B.C. Ski & Winter Travel Guide that highlighted some of the best resorts and winter adventure in the province, but just beyond the provincial line in Alberta is Lake Louise, voted the best ski resort in Canada in 2018. There is no bad season
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Winter can be the season to lose traction on your training, head inside to climb on some plastic, or just hibernate. Last year I got the opportunity to take part in an ice climbing festival and realized the potential climbing outside through the winter. There are several ways to get out on a frozen waterfall,
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