Powder Fest Brings Passion of Powder for the 12th Consecutive Year at Whitewater Ski Resort, Feb 23-25 Whitewater Ski Resort has always been known for its Powder Formula, dubbed “WH20.” This formula represents the perfect unity of Mother Nature’s elements, which consistently drops 40 feet of light and fluffy snow at the resort, making it […]
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Ammi Midstokke to share outdoors mistakes at 2018 Expo to inspire safer adventuring Adventure writer and Out There Outdoor contributor Ammi Midstokke is no stranger to the outdoors, mistakes included. And she’s not afraid to laugh at herself for the benefit of others. Midstokke will share her embarrassing stories in hopes that others will take the
Snowshoes: Any store that sells snowshoes should be able to find a pair that works for you. The basic rule is you want a bigger snowshoe if the snowshoe is handling more weight, since a larger surface area creates more float. You will also need a bigger snowshoe for walking in fresh powder than if
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Join Tom Dabrowski and other representatives from the Idaho Trails Association (ITA) at the Expo on Sunday, February 25, for the presentation, “Local Favorites: Classic North Idaho Hiking Trails.” You’ll be able to learn about local trails, how they’re maintained, and hear some words of wisdom from the folks who frequent them. Tom is an
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Vigorous yet gentle exercise, beautiful views, peaceful wilderness, low-cost gear—these are all reasons to enjoy snowshoeing. Sherman Pass Loop (Advanced) At 5,575 feet of elevation, Sherman Pass is Washington State’s highest mountain pass that’s open year-round, according to Recreation.gov. Since no avalanche advisories are available for this area, Sherman Pass is recommended for experienced
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Layer up for the lifts, a mellow winter walk, or throw this ultra-warm layer in your pack on a snowy fat bike ride or backcountry ski tour for snack breaks or safety meetings. Made from Merino 250 fabric, this hoody is so soft you may come home from your next adventure and end up taking
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Purchase an Expo ticket online now and pick 1 of 3 giveaways The 2018 Spokane Great Outdoors and Bike Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors working to bring the outdoor fun we love indoors to the downtown convention center. You’ll be able to test bikes and gear from local bike shops and at the REI
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The more-than 60 kilometers (37 miles) of trails at the Mt. Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park provide an abundance of opportunities for every level of Nordic skier, and attract everyone from the casual beginners to the hard-core long-distance enthusiast. Three main events during the season cater to this range of skiers. Winterfest (Jan. 28)
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We went straight to the doctor and asked how to avoid common winter sports injuries to help you up your odds of not getting hurt this winter. The Doctor Dr. Eric Anderson is a primary care sports medicine physician at the Sports Medicine Orthopedics department at Rockwood Clinic in Spokane. While earning his medical credentials,
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They had such a great time at last year’s festival, they decided to repeat it. This year’s Altai Skis event is on Saturday, January 20 with Altai ski demos at the Sitzmark Ski Area, the smallest most retro ski area in North America. The area is close to Altai world headquarters in Curlew, Washington, and has
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