Year #6 Fatty Flurry Fest is a celebration of Fat Bikes in North Idaho. If you have never tried a fat bike before, and wanted to try before you buy, here is your chance…for free. Or if you already have a fatty, come hang with some fellow fat bikers and ride some cool trails. Free […]
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Everything is bigger north of the border. I call it the “Canadian curve.” It generally works like this: a ski run that is rated a blue in B.C. would be a black stateside. A black diamond would likely be a double black, and so on. Think of it as the inverse to the exchange rate, although I suppose in both cases your money is going a bit further—and faster, and steeper.
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Unlike some species of wildlife that must hibernate to survive, we can get outside, eat good food with friends, and stay active.
Winter Survival Strategies: Learning from Wildlife Read More »
The holidays shouldn’t be for hibernating. Instead, get out and celebrate the season. Whether you’re seeking nostalgic wonder, fun adventure, or a little bit of holiday magic, there’s something special to suit you.
11 Ways to Get Out There for the Holidays Read More »
Part of the Free Ski & Snowshoe Day, Greasy Fingers Bikes N Repair will offer free fat bike demos.
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Fatty Flurry Fest is a celebration of Fat Bikes in North Idaho. If you have never tried a fat bike before, and wanted to try before you buy, here is your chance…for free. And if you already have a fatty, come hang with some fellow fat bikers and ride some cool trails. Free Fat Bike
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The day stands out in my mind, not only because I was in the first group to ride the first 1.25-mile fat biking groomed trail in Riverside State Park, but also because of the expletives I muttered at every bump after breaking my tailbone earlier that morning. But there wasn’t a snowball’s chance in Phoenix
New Groomed Fat Bike Trails Grace the Inland NW Read More »
New grooming equipment acquired over the past year by the non-profit Priest Lake Nordic Club will allow volunteers to provide improved and expanded trail grooming on the west side of Priest Lake this winter. Purchasing the grooming equipment was made possible thanks to donations from several organizations, individuals, and the US Forest Service’s Resource Advisory
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Whether you ski, snowshoe, snowboard or snowmobile in the backcountry, recognition of avalanche danger is an essential and potentially lifesaving skill. This session introduces and explains where and why avalanches occur and provides a basic approach to managing risk in the backcountry. Learn to access local avalanche bulletins and weather reports, recognize basic signs of
Avalanche Awareness with Northwest Avalanche Center Read More »
I remember the first purchases that really defined me—those I bought with my own “hard earned cash” such as my first CDs, first car, first snowboard, and probably most importantly—my first backpacking pack. In 1995 I was 15 and in awe of a green Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) 55-liter internal frame. Before that monumental purchase,
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