By Sammy Berryman Cover photo courtesy of Sammy Berryman In total, the Monarch Grind is a 70-mile race that starts at 2,000 ft. of elevation in the town of Clark Fork, Idaho. It is the final event of a three-part race series held in North Idaho and the brainchild of Charles Mortensen, the owner of […]
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The Hauser Lake Icebreaker Run By Chris Maccini Cover photo courtesy of Hauser Lake Ice Breaker Run Looking to get tuned up for Bloomsday while raising money for a good cause? The Hauser Lake Icebreaker Run is a 10K and 5K road race which benefits the Double J Dog Ranch, a 503c nonprofit sanctuary for
Cover photo courtesy of Myk Crawford Ready to run, bike, paddle, swim and have some new adventures in the upcoming race season? The 2024 calendar is packed with chances to test your mettle individually or as a team in outdoor races, runs and rides. Some dates are still TBA, and a few races have shuttered.
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The day I sat down to write this article back in January, it was 30 below zero with the wind chill. So yeah, hell really did freeze over. It was so cold I was wearing two pairs of socks around the house. The first pair was a feeble attempt to keep my feet warm, and
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By Alana Livingston Cover photo courtesy Alana Livingston Boasting an impressive list of 21 self-guided ale adventures throughout British Columbia, the BC Ale Trail also includes craft community partners (ciders and distilleries), tours, attractions and accommodations. Be sure to check out some of the Squamish offerings and don’t forget to download the app for info
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By Sam Lavigne When most of us think of fishing, we think of warm summer evenings with low wind and the promise of a beer next to a campfire after the sun sinks below the peaks. Once the snow begins to fall, most folks put away the rod and reel, but, with the right amount
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It’s December 1st and I’m on my first snow commute of the year. I’m delighted to hit the snowy streets and hear the purr of gravel tires in fresh snow on the side of the back streets through the industrial area east of downtown, and already the day’s terror from work is sloughing from my
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By James P. Johnson There are plenty of reasons not to run during winter, but for runners who want to stay fit and active despite the season, joining a running group can make it easier. There are several Spokane-area groups that meet year-round, and a couple that are winter-only. Most meet on weekday evenings; others
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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association While there was a slow start to the 2023-24 season thanks to a stingy snowfall, January and February historically serve up plenty of dumps, making mid-winter the most reliable time to get out and shred the slopes of our local Inland NW resorts. Thanks to the hard off-season
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By Patrick Bulger I’ve been at this cycling thing for a long time. Some might even say too long. I was racing before helmets were a thing and pedals were secured by toe clips and leather straps. A lot has changed since my first year of racing in 1980. Many out there are venturing into
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