I am a long-time road biker, and I have an obsession for hills, which makes living in Spokane something akin to a kid in a candy store. Steep hills immediately prompt three questions for me: 1) Can I make it up this son-of-a-buck without stopping? 2) What is the slope/grade of this incline? 3) […]
10 Spokane-Area Hills to Climb Before You Die! Read More »
The new Downtown Spokane River Access Point opens this week. Located directly under the Division Street Bridge off of the Centennial Trail on the south side of the Spokane River, the launch provides canoers, kayakers, and paddleboarders convenient water access in downtown Spokane. I launched the Riverkeeper canoe there this week for my weekly litter
A Guide to the New Downtown Spokane River Access and Boat Launch Read More »
1977 was a big year for club member John Roskelley, who, along with non-members Galen Rowell, Kim Schmitz and Dennis Henzel, attempted and succeeded to climb the Middle Trango Tower in Pakistan. Notable new club members this year included Rich and Meredith Landers, as well as Rich’s long-time adventure companion, friend and fellow conservationist Dick
Looking Back at the Spokane Mountaineers (1977 to 1985) Read More »
Growing up in the Spokane area, it’s kind of hard to believe that I hadn’t done more than hike or drive along the edges of Lake Spokane before an Avista-inspired boat tour of the 24-mile-long lake last summer. The reservoir, which is formed by the Long Lake Dam impounded waters of the Spokane River, is
For Paddlers and Boaters, There’s a Lot to Explore at Lake Spokane 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
Backcountry Booty: OTM’s Centennial Trail Mile 34 Read More »
Race to the Top of Beacon Hill! 5K 1,000 Feet Up As fast as you can… The first annual Up Chuck Challenge trail run starts at Camp Sekani Park on the Up Chuck Trail for a fun, winding, nearly all singletrack hill climb to the top of Beacon Hill. The 5k course gains nearly 1,000
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Cycle Celebration, part of ValleyFest, is an opportunity to ride with friends and family on a set 10-mile family ride, 25-mile adventure ride or 50-mile challenge (that takes on some of the Valley’s best hills). Rides follow a safe and scenic course through Spokane Valley with a highlight being the smooth, gorgeous riding along the
Bike the Best of Spokane Valley (July 26, 2015) Read More »
The Spokane River is a trail, 111 miles long, offering something for everybody, in every season: soaking up nature along the Centennial Trail, the excitement of hooking a native trout, rafting the Bowl and Pitcher, swimming or soaking up some sun on the riverbank. While finding the river is pretty straight forward, accessing the river
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My dad got me a bike as a college graduation present so I could ride to my first full-time job. At the time, it was a cheap alternative to buying and maintaining a car, but I gained way more than a bump in disposable income by bike commuting – riding every day made me feel
Bike to Work Week Events in Spokane and CDA Read More »
A lackluster Northwest winter is rapidly turning to spring, which means the time to hike is now. With hundreds of trail miles waiting to be explored on our local public lands, there is no excuse to stay indoors. When checking out Spokane County’s Conservation Futures properties; state parks; or our surrounding state, BLM and National
Find New Hiking Trails and Camaraderie with Local Hiking Groups Read More »
