It’s 9 a.m. in the Monashee Mountains just above the town of Rossland B.C., and a northerly storm system has dropped a foot of fresh powder overnight. As the snowcat driver winds his way towards the summit, his crew of eager skiers and riders are discussing the game plan as they ready ski gear and […]
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Washington’s volcanoes offer a wide variety of ski mountaineering options, from expert death defying descents to leisurely ski descents for the intermediate skier. Two mountains in particular offer fun ski descents that are reasonable and accessible: Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens. Mount Adams, located in the Cascade Range 75 miles northeast of Portland, is
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THE INLAND NORTHWEST just finished another winter that bode well for cyclists with minimal snow on the valley floors and enough in the mountains for cross-country and downhill skiing, providing plenty of opportunity to get and stay fit for the cycling season. To take full advantage of that winter induced fitness, or to give you some motivation
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ONE OF THE SNOWIEST winters in recent memory drove bicyclists bonkers. Studded snow tires on the winter bike only help so much, and forget the indoor trainer. Yuck. But it’s now time to get on the bike and prepare for the summer. Whether for fun, competition, as a challenge to yourself (or all three), here’s
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PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL saw his shadow early last month, which means if he hasn’t done so yet, Old Man Winter will soon release his grip on the Inland Northwest. Once winter lets go, bicyclists will be able to trade in their skis, snowshoes and indoor trainers for the real thing, rubber on the road. This means
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By Erin Beil & Amy Silbbernagel McCaffree We have a geological blessing in the Inland Northwest; a nice selection of hot springs. If gettin’ nekkid in the woods is not your style, or if you’d just like a laid back and pampered experience there are some great resorts to choose from to help you fight
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Outdoor Adventure & Academic Excellence in the PNW For many, the Pacific Northwest is synonymous with adventure. Its rugged coastlines, snow-capped peaks, and dense forests have long called to those with a spirit of exploration. For students at Annie Wright Schools in Tacoma, Washington, this landscape isn’t just a backdrop — it’s an essential part
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Column by Ammi Midstokke to celebrate all the different reasons and ways we share a common love and stewardship of the outdoors.
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Our friends in the Inland NW outdoors community share their go-to adventures. Get inspired to explore someplace new this summer.
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I glanced around at the runners attending the pre-race meeting for the 2017 Bigfoot 100 k ultramarathon and realized, grimly, that I was way out of my league. These were veterans: rugged, experienced, and stoic as race director Candice Burt described the various hazards that we would encounter the next day. I, however, was trying
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