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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Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Most days when I wake up, I spend a few quiet minutes with my coffee gazing out on our cramped urban backyard. Out of habit, I scan the small patch of grass our dog and her archnemeses, our resident pack of taunting squirrels, seem hell-bent on destroying. My eyes
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What Winter Camping Gear Do You Need? By Holly Weiler Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Outdoor enthusiasts know that there is no bad weather, only inappropriate gear and clothing. There is no need to put away the camping supplies just because it’s below freezing and there’s a little snow on the ground! That choice
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By Amy McCaffree Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffree Most kids really don’t mind how cold the weather is as long as they’re staying dry and warm enough—and they should be able to withstand at least 30 minutes of outdoor activity when dressed appropriately for winter. But there are still a few tricks to creating
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Great Outdoors Expo Exhibitor Spotlight Northeast Washington is a winter outdoor recreation enthusiast’s dream, offering sprawling public lands, miles of uncrowded trails, and one of the best alpine and Nordic ski areas around at 49 Degrees North! Whatever your idea of “wild” is and no matter how you like to get out in the winter,
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Cover photo by Nils Larsen Courtesy of Altai Skis Situated at the foot of the Kettle Range mountains near the Canadian border, 30 minutes northeast from Republic, Wash., Altai Skis sponsors this annual gathering of ski touring enthusiasts in Ferry County. This year’s event is planned for Saturday, Feb. 8. Altai Skis sells backcountry skis that
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Cover photo courtesy of 49 Degrees North Mark your calendars for the FAST Blast Race on Sunday, Jan. 26, part of 49’s youth competitive sports program. You can also find family-friendly Nordic events nearly every weekend, including cross-country lessons and snowshoe tours. For dog lovers, join on select Fridays for “dog-joring,” where pups can enjoy
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(Colville National Forest, Wash.) Frater Lake SnoPark is a day-use only trail system maintained for winter access via the SnoPark system (permit required) and easily accessible from Highway 20 just west of Tiger/east of Colville. The main trail system consists of 16 kilometers of trails that are groomed for Nordic ski access as conditions allow.
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Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles After a hard day’s play in the snow—whether you pedal, ski, ride, or snowshoe—there’s a magical time when you come out of the elements and seek a place to warm up and unwind. That après winter sports window is filled in many ways, but typically shares a few things
