Why So Many People Love to Ski and Snowboard and Why You Should Learn Last fall we put the call out on Facebook for OTM readers to share a bit of what motivates and inspires them to get out to ski or ride as much as they can each season. With a chance to win […]
Step One: Have success on a recent outing. In our case, Kevin and I had enjoyed delicious corn skiing on four ski descents the day prior, scoring great skiing conditions throughout the day and linking up turns down the Lena Lake Couloir, Red Crow Peak and Calf Robe Mountain in the seldom-visited southeast corner of
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Out There Monthly is excited to launch our second season of the Team OTM Challenge, a 6-month program of trail and road runs, bike rides and races, triathlons and other multi-sport events that will challenge you to get in shape and try new races, fun runs and bike rides. The Challenge: 6 Months, 6
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Many of my friends know me as a trail guy. For many years I have been working with the city of Spokane to fund, promote and maintain the Fish Lake Trail. I am also a board member of the Inland Northwest Trails Coalition, which supports the development of walking, biking and boating trails throughout the
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Last season was one of historic snow-drought proportion, and we put lots of miles on the rig because for a snow junkie like myself and my skiing posse, we go where there’s snow! With our local resorts closed by the end of March, and with the need for one more fix, we decided to head
Revelstoke Mountain Resort Serves Up Sweet Rewards All Season Long Read More »
Snow Making, Yurts, Killer Deals, New Terrain, & On-Mountain Living Every year, you can expect news about improvements, expansions and creative innovations to come out of resorts around the greater Inland Pacific Northwest. Here are some of the highlights for the coming season. 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort Big changes are in the works at
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Learn about three hiking routes to explore the ski terrain during fall at Mt. Spokane, 49 Degrees North/Chewelah Peak, and Lookout Pass.
3 Fall Hikes in Inland NW Ski Country Read More »
North Idaho’s biggest swap unfolds at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d’Alene every year thanks to the combined efforts of the Lookout Pass and Silver Mountain volunteer ski patrols. A no-brainer for North Idaho skiers and snowboarders looking for skis, snowboards, boots, clothing and accessories, the swap is also a great option for Spokane
Winter Swap, North Idaho’s Biggest Ski Swap of the Season Hits Coeur d’Alene November 7 Read More »
This Booty has been found! Congratulations to the winners! Play the OTM Backcountry Booty scavenger hunt contest and you get to explore different trails around the region and possibly win gift certificates for cool outdoor gear and other prizes. Here’s how it works: 1. We hide a booty certificate, that’s good for whatever prizes are
Backcountry Booty: Nelson, B.C. Getaway Package! (Hidden: 10.23.15; Found: 11.5.15) Read More »
From the military cemetery near Fort George Wright and Spokane Falls Community College, begin this hike by walking east on the Centennial Trail. The trail quickly leaves the road noise behind and enters the forest, allowing visitors to forget that they’re merely a few miles from downtown. The Spokane River is far below, and SFCC’s
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