RED Mountain Launches Lift-Accessed Bike Park Cover photo by Ashley Voykin and Courtesy of Red Mountain Something big is coming to the Kootenays this summer, and it’s not snow. RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, B.C., one of North America’s top 10 largest ski resorts, is officially flipping the switch on lift-accessed mountain biking with the […]
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Why Ainsworth Hot Springs is the perfect hikers’ base camp Cover photo courtesy of Kari Medig There’s nothing quite like sliding into naturally heated mineral waters after a day out on the trail. At Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort north of Nelson, B.C., there are so many hiking options nearby that it makes an ideal destination
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Mountain biking and hiking in B.C.’s Arrow Slocan Valley Cover photo courtesy of Arrow Slocan Tourism Tucked into the B.C.’s wild West Kootenays, the Arrow Slocan region is a dreamscape of mountains, lakes, rivers and trails. For Spokane-area outdoors lovers searching for off-radar adventure, the four-hour drive delivers epic mountain biking, spectacular hikes, hot springs
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Tackling Rossland, B.C.’s epic Seven Summits Trail your way Cover photo by Ashley Voykin courtesy of Tourism Rossland If you’ve never been to Rossland, B.C., Canada, a quaint mountain town roughly 121 miles north of Spokane, make sure to put it on your to-do bucket list this summer. Mostly thought of as a winter destination,
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Cover Photo Courtesy of Climb for the Cure The Inland NW gravel scene continues to evolve, with several second-year events making a comeback this season and two new races on the calendar: Aether’s Traverse out of Sandpoint in August and a yet-to-be-named (as of late May) new gravel event happening at Spokane’s Riverside State Park
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Free outdoor-themed entertainment Cover photo courtesy of Ammi Midstokke Outdoor Culture & History Events This year marks the bicentennial of Fort Colville on the Columbia River just west of Kettle Falls, with several events planned throughout the year to mark the occasion. On June 20 the organizers have coordinated with the Colville Confederated Tribes to
Cover photo courtesy of Crazy Creek I’ve been a long-time fan of Crazy Creek’s chairs. This Montana-based company has provided me with years of comfort in camp on dozens of backpacking and bikepacking trips. Last fall on a backpacking trip in the Wallowas I decided to leave it behind at the car to save weight,
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By Justin Skay One of the most serene and satisfying late winter or early spring exploits is a soothing soak in one of the dozens of hike-in hot springs dotting our region within a few hours’ drive. One of the most delightful ways to reach them, and at times the only way come early spring,
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An overlanding and outdoor adventure gathering in Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains and the Lost River Range By Cindy Pope, Co-founder of the Range to Ranch Retreat As summer takes hold in the Northern Rockies, a gathering of vehicle-assisted adventure travelers will converge at Swenson Butte Ranch for the Range to Ranch Retreat. Nestled between the rugged
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Free Outdoor-themed Entertainment Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Outdoor Education Are you interested in learning more about Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or needing to recertify? A WFA class provides an excellent foundation of skills for anyone who spends a lot of time in the backcountry. Longleaf is hosting a class at St. George’s School
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