Ken Eldore walks across the parking lot wearing shorts and a functional shirt that advertises a mountain bike race. If that doesn’t out an athlete, the shaved legs definitely do. I have heard legend told of “The Priest Lake Race” organized by Ken and his wife – a trail run that winds through the foothills […]
From Road to Trail: The Perfect In-between Race at Priest Lake Read More »
Mountain bikers looking for a quick get-a-way adventure not too far from home might want to make a trip to the greater Wenatchee area this summer. Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance’s Central Washington chapter is hosting a free summer group ride series for riders with intermediate fitness and riding skills. No one will be left behind.
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Join the debate at Facebook.com/OutThereMonthly! YES By Bill Bender Don’t Even Ride a Bike in the Driveway Without a Helmet! My perspective comes from being a cyclist for many years, but is heavily tempered by my experience as a neurologist. In my work, I have heard countless testimonials from people who have had even minor
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The arrival of spring in the Inland Northwest brought with it a diverse collection of new and revamped local breweries in North Idaho. These craft beer options in the Coeur d’Alene and Moscow areas offer plenty of opportunities to hop on your bike or round up a designated driver and create your own brewery, outdoor
North Idaho Breweries: Tour them all from Coeur d’Alene to Moscow Read More »
There are few things I have resisted as staunchly in my life as Zumba, eating liver, and practicing yoga. As far as I could tell, yoga was just a bunch of people doing head stands in Lycra, and other than a chance to hobnob with Michael Franti before a concert, I couldn’t see much of
Right Hand Blue—Yoga for the Resisters Read More »
This hike through desert country comes alive in spring, when wildflowers erupt in a profusion of pinks, purples, and yellows while the landscape flashes varying shades of green. Start this hike at an old working ranch, now managed by the BLM. The trails here are old farm roads, undulating on hills overlooked by basalt formations.
Hike of the Month: Escure Ranch and Towell Falls (Channeled Scablands, Eastern WA) Read More »
Should the rustic Ben Burr Trail in East Central Spokane be widened and paved as part of a larger, federally-funded project intended to improve cycling and walking access? The City of Spokane will be accepting public comment on the proposed Ben Burr Trail project until Friday, January 24. Learn more and submit your comments via
Locking Horns: Ben Burr Trail Read More »
I remember the first time I saw a fat bike at a bike shop in Spokane about two and a half years ago. I asked about it and was told it was great for riding on sand at a beach. I looked at the price: $1,700. I picked it up and felt how heavy it
Fat Biking 101: Your Guide to Snowbiking in the Inland Northwest Read More »
Welcome to the first round of Out There Monthly’s new “Locking Horns” department. Here we will be giving passionate advocates for different approaches to various recreation and natural resource issues a chance to go head-to-head with words meant to inform and persuade Inland Northwest outdoor enthusiasts. This first Locking Horns segment is dedicated to the
Your Guide to Indoor Fun and Fitness for the Fall Shoulder Season Resist the urge to hibernate during the colder, grayer “shoulder season.” Perhaps easier said than done. After all, it’s often too ______ (fill-in-the-blank with current nasty weather condition) for ________ (whatever you most like to do outside). And there’s not enough snow in
