Featured image courtesy of Nils Larsen and Altai Skis Plan Your Winter Escape to Backcountry Ski, Snowshoe, Cross-Country Ski, or Fat Bike on the Trails around Republic, Wa. The small northeast Washington town of Republic, surrounded by mountains, trails and several Sno-Parks, is the kind of place where close-to-town winter adventures come steeped in solitude […]
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With ambitions to do the 30-mile backcountry ski traverse of the Kettle Range in Northeast Washington this winter, the Jetboil Sumo Cooking System is the stove I plan to take. It’s a powerful and compact 16-ounce setup that performs well down to 20°F. The 1.8-liter FluxRing cooking cup with an insulated cover will be ideal
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Winter in the Inland Northwest has a way of pulling people outside. A fresh foot of snow transforms familiar hills into something softer and quieter, and suddenly the idea of gliding or stomping through the woods feels like a fun thing to do. Whether you’re a seasoned Nordic skier or someone who just likes wandering
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By Selway Hayes Built for skiers and snowboarders who drift between lift lines and skin tracks, Mammut’s Haldigrat HS Bibs keep the snow out while breathing when called upon. The lightweight outer shell is made from post-consumer recycled nylon and backed by Mammut’s Drytech Pro waterproof membrane for consistent weather defense without feeling bulky. Long
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I’ve been using a set of Rocky Talkie radios on elk hunting trips the past few seasons, and they have always provided reliable communication with my fellow hunters out in the field. But I’m excited to try the long-range Rocky Talkie Hi-Vis Expedition Radios for multiple purposes this year, including keeping in touch with family
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Four ways to ski in one rad mountain town By Melissa Thompstone Cover photo courtesy of BJ Reid and Tourism Rossland Planning your dream ski vacation shouldn’t feel like work—we do enough of that already. Luckily, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada makes it easy, so you don’t have to choose between untouched lines, chairlift laps or
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Locals ditch summer seeking big mountains and the stoke of snow in the Andes. A few local powder chasers share what it’s like to travel for turns during the Inland Northwest summer months. The short answer? Pure magic. Here are their stories and a few tips on how to plan your own trip. Chasing Powder
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Can’t wait for winter? A fall full of swaps, ski films and parties means you don’t have to. Long before lifts start spinning, fall fills up with gear swaps, film nights, parties and other gatherings that bring skiers, riders and those who dream of endless winter together to prepare for the season ahead. Ski, Snowboard
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By Adam Gebauer Cover photo courtesy of WDFW This past spring I got to accompany a wolf biologist as he was attempting to collar a wolf in a pack in Northeast Washington. This pack already had a collared pack member, but that collar was malfunctioning, so using the data already collected he set forth to
Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Trailbreaker Cider’s new downtown outpost brings a fresh and friendly cider bar to River Park Square. Expect a fun, casual atmosphere with outstanding crafted ciders and tasty bites. It’s ideal for an afternoon cider flight or a casual evening hangout before or after a movie at the AMC. Located
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