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2026 Altai Skis Backcountry Ski and Hok Festival – New date, Feb. 28 – March 1

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Cover photo courtesy of Derrick Knowles Northeast Washington-based Altai Skis puts on this annual gathering of backcountry ski touring enthusiasts, including those interested in Altai Skis’ Hok ski that some have described as a “ski-shoe” that combines elements of a backcountry ski and snowshoe. This year’s weekend event was originally planned for Feb. 7-8, but winter […]

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Prioritize Backcountry Safety with a First Aid Class 

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By Olivia Dugenet Most people sign up for a wilderness first aid class after panicking their way through some type of backcountry medical emergency. Left with regret at having been unprepared, they want to make sure they’re ready for next time. The trouble with this approach, says Katie Luthy, co-owner of Longleaf Wilderness Medicine in

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A Near-death MTB Ride in the Northeast Washington Backcountry

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The story of a rider’s life-threatening injury and reconciliation with wildness in the Northeast Washington backcountry By Eric Deady   Cover photo courtesy of Kyle Lucas There is often a peaceful resolve that settles into a person when confronted with the certainty of death in the backcountry. It’s a very unique abandonment of fear, and an

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Altai Skis Backcountry Ski and Hok Festival, Feb. 8 

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Cover photo by Nils Larsen Courtesy of Altai Skis Situated at the foot of the Kettle Range mountains near the Canadian border, 30 minutes northeast from Republic, Wash., Altai Skis sponsors this annual gathering of ski touring enthusiasts in Ferry County. This year’s event is planned for Saturday, Feb. 8. Altai Skis sells backcountry skis that

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Rumpl Backcountry Puffy Blanket 

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Rumpl makes some of the coolest, backcountry-worthy technical blankets, and the new Backcountry Puffy Blanket is next level. It’s super compressible for stashing easily in a backpack, panier or gear box, and only weighs 1.76 lbs., while packing a hell of a lot of warmth-giving insulation with its synthetic-down fill. The tough, waterproof-treated DWR Ripstop shell

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New Backcountry Adventures at Schweitzer  

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Cover photo courtesy of Schweitzer If you’re a skier, snowboarder, hiker, or mountain biker, you know the name: Schweitzer has been a leader in the local ski scene since the 1960s that has grown into a year-round resort with amenities and events that cater to the Inland Northwest outdoor lifestyle. Being the largest mountain resort

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20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival Dec. 6th

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The Backcountry Film Festival is an annual celebration of human-powered, backcountry-inspired stories rooted in wild snowscapes, stewardship and stoke. This year’s showing in Spokane, hosted by the Spokane Mountaineers at the Garland Theater, marks the festival’s 20th anniversary. Mark your calendar for Friday, Dec. 6. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a lights-on happy hour

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Backcountry Booty Hidden Oct 16 – Found Oct 29

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THIS BACKCOUNTRY BOOTY IS SPONSORED BY: TorQ Personal Training TORQ Personal Training has donated two weeks of personal training, up to 3x per week. The semi-private sessions are limited to a small number of people and each workout is custom designed to target where you’d like to target The gym is located on Sprague and

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