9 Alpine Gear Essentials for Kids
What essential alpine gear for kids is needed for skiing/snowboarding and dressing little shredders for a day in the mountains.
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Goose Feet Down Socks
I hate being cold. I also hate tight winter clothes. Socks, boots, and tights are not my favorite. On a recent fall van trip migration south from Spokane, however, I found a new gear item that brought some warmth info my traveling life: Goose Feet down socks. These little sweeties are super comfortable. They have
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Outdoor Weddings in the Wild
Two couples who chose public lands for their outdoor weddings, and how their time spent outdoors continues to enrich their relationships.
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Ski Swaps Canceled in Spokane & Coeur d’Alene
Local ski swap events in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene have been cancelled, but other Northwest regional swap events continue as planned.
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72nd Warren Miller Film Debut
Warren Miller Entertainment’s 72nd feature film, “Winter Starts Now,” arrives at Northwest theaters in Oct and Nov. 2021.
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Gear Review: AKU Pilgrim Hi Combat GTX Hiking Boot
I have struggled for years to find the right boot for off-trail, backcountry elk hunting trips, and I think I finally found what I’ve been looking for with this AKU boot. These boots fit like a light-weight hiking boot but offer exceptional foot and ankle support for walking off-trail in steep, rugged country. The Pilgrim
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Solo Backpacking California’s High Sierra Wilderness
Solo backpacking means being self-sufficient, off the grid, and miles from civilization — an exhilarating as well as terrifying experience.
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Sandpoint Based Breakwater Expeditions Offers Adventures of a Lifetime for Teens
Adventures in the outdoors can be some of the most powerful, transformative experiences for many people, especially for teenagers. Yet many kids don’t have the gear or adult mentors to get them out safely in the wild. That’s where professional outfitters like Sandpoint, Idaho-based Breakwater Expeditions come into play with guided adventures specifically for teens
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Local Climbing Legend Chris Kopczynski Publishes New Book
Review of Spokane mountain climber Chris Kopczynski’s memoir “Into the Thin Hair,” that includes stories about his global climbing adventures during the 1970s-90s, which includes the Seven Summits (highest point on every continent) and several Himalayan peaks.
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A Perfect Day on the Mountain
Bart Haggin, age 84, tells the story of his most memorable day of skiing, on Christmas Day 2015, at Mt. Spokane.
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