The word “Thermos” has become the pop-culture moniker for any and all vacuum insulated food and beverage container, but it is actually the name of a company founded in Germany in 1904 that developed the world’s first stainless steel vacuum bottle in 1978. Today, the company operates in Japan, U.K., Canada, and Australia under the […]
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Like most skiers and snowboarders of the Inland Northwest, I have a passion for riding deep, untouched powder. I have spent years working at restaurants at night, just so I could chase the snow during the day. My pursuit of powder has taken me all over the U.S. and Canada. I have traveled to the
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For all its bona fides as a mountain town, Rossland tend to roll up its sidewalks early. And for years the ski-bum assessment has been, “If this town had just one more cool restaurant and watering hole…” Now entering its second season, Fuel Gastropub might just be the spot that cements Rossland in the upper
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Vitamin D-deficient skiers—and in the Inland Northwest, that’s most of us—have few opportunities for bluebird powder days. Winter storms tend to park in the picket lines of peaks that make up the northern Rockies, so socked-in conditions often accompany snow. Odd as it may seem, sun-seeking skiers should look north for their fix. Thanks to
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One of the things that sets the greater Spokane area apart from other outdoor cities and towns around the western U.S. is our proximity to British Columbia’s relatively unspoiled natural wonders and friendly mountain towns. Use this selection of some of the top winter recreation destinations in B.C. to plan your next trip. Again this
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Out There’s first B.C. Ski & Winter Travel Guide pulls together info on southeast British Columbia’s incredible collection of ski and snowboard resorts, Nordic and fat bike trails, hot springs, backcountry touring areas, and creative events within a half day’s drive of Spokane and North Idaho. With all of these amazing outdoor recreation opportunities so
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Until recently, come winter, most of us would stash our bicycles away. The fat bike, equally at home on snow as it is on many single-track trails, gives riders a way to rock ‘n roll through the snowy months. Looking to rent a fatty or take your own ride on a road trip? These are
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Five years ago, a few of us were hiking in the Rattlesnake outside Missoula. We meandered along watching birds, eating leaves, finding mushrooms, and enjoying the surroundings. Each time we were overtaken by hikers, I noticed they were speed hiking, with their nose to the ground driving forward. It was surprising to see this lack
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With 40-plus events happening over 10 days, visitors are invited to the Nelson and Kootenay Lake region in British Columbia, Canada, for a pre-winter celebration like no other. The 2nd Annual Winter Kickoff Festival runs November 22 to December 2, 2018. The greater Nelson area is known for its incredible outdoor adventure, boutique shops, artistic
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With the exchange rate heavily in Americans’ favor, this winter is a great time for a trip to southeastern British Columbia. From December to March, you’ll find a wide variety of resort and mountain town events and activities among wine country and champagne powder. Big Reds at Big White (Dec 8 @ Big White
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