By Chris Maccini When John D. Linder set out to build a new lodge on Mount Spokane, he was inspired by the recent opening of the world’s first double chairlift, the Riblet Tramway that began operating on the mountain in 1947. Over the course of the next five years, Linder and his family oversaw construction […]
Historic Linder’s Lodge on Mount Spokane Begins a New Chapter Read More »
Wendy Ramsey was a fighter, battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia for 18 years before being struck down by Richter Syndrome, where CLL becomes a typically fatal lymphoma. Part of her fight involved raising awareness and submitting herself to experimental treatments to spare others a similar fate. Wendy’s fight continues with Climb for the Cure’s inaugural ride
New Climb for the Cure Gravel and MTB Race/Ride Read More »
By Trevor Finchamp As is true with many grassroots events, the origins of The Spokane Loppet are a little fuzzy. The spirit of the event, however, hasn’t wavered since John Hatcher first grabbed his stopwatch and set up a chair in the Mount Spokane State Park Nordic Ski Area in the late ‘90s. After one
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May 12–14: Northwest Cup, Dry Hill Bike Park, Port Angeles, Wash. May 20–21: Cascadia Dirt Cup, Post Canyon, Hood River, Ore. June 10–11: Cascadia Dirt Cup, Tiger Mountain, Issaquah, Wash. June 16–18: North American Enduro Cup, Silver Mountain, Kellogg, Idaho June 23–25: Northwest Cup, Tamarack Bike Park, Donnelly, Idaho June 30–July 2: Northwest Cup, Whitefish
The Kan, a new ultra trail run at Mt. Spokane State Park., takes place July 9, 2022, and includes 50k, 25k, and 10k distance options.
New Ultra Trail Run At Mount Spokane: July 9 Read More »
Help your elder loved ones to get outdoors safely and enjoy exercise and mental stimulation with these four outings around the Spokane area.
4 Summer Outings with Elders Near Spokane Read More »
Winter 2021-22 opportunities and guidelines for uphill skiers and boarders at Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park.
New Routes & Rules for Mt. Spokane Uphill Skiing Read More »
Wooded singletrack and open spaces for winter hiking, mountain biking, and dog walking with great views and afternoon sun.
Winter Hike Spokane’s High Drive Bluff Read More »
A brief overview of Washington State’s 15 public downhill ski areas by Ryan Murray who skied them all during a 34-year personal odyssey.
15 Alpine Ski Areas in Washington State Read More »
Inland NW trail and conservation news for Nov.-Dec. 2021, including Sno-Park Permits, trail improvement updates, and Library Snowshoes.
Trailhead News: Sno-Park Permits, Library Snowshoes, & More Read More »
