Out There Outdoors
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Our seasonal, quarterly print publication covers the trails, lakes, mountains, small towns and amenities of eastern Washington, north Idaho, southwest Canada and occasionally northeast Oregon and western Montana.
Shake up your winter routine with this 5k race on Feb 21st. Finishers get access to a post-race haul and ALL registration includes entry to the Outdoor Expo. nsplit.com/swagrun/
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February 1, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Shake up your winter routine with this 5k race on Feb 21st. Finishers get access to a post-race haul and ALL registration includes entry to the Outdoor Expo. nsplit.com/swagrun/
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Climb for the Cure returns June 14 to Green Bluff north of Spokane, challenging cyclists on gravel, mountain, or e-bike to a timed ascent of Mt. Spokane. All entry fees support cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Climb for the Cure returns June 14 to Green Bluff north of Spokane, challenging cyclists on gravel, mountain, or e-bike to a timed ascent of Mt. Spokane. All entry fees support cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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Registration is now open for the 33rd annual Lilac Century Bike Ride. With so many racing options to choose from, even beginner riders can participate in this start-of-the-season event.
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Lilac Century Bike Ride May 19, 2024
Each spring, the lead up to the Spokane Aurora Northwest Rotary Club’s Lilac Century Ride has signaled the start of the summer road riding season for
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January 27, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Registration is now open for the 33rd annual Lilac Century Bike Ride. With so many racing options to choose from, even beginner riders can participate in this start-of-the-season event.
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If you think lessons aren't for you, try the women's ski clinic at Mt. Spokane on February 13th! Enjoy focused coaching, shared laughs, and connect with women who understand the journey. Ski stronger, safer, and more confidently!
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📸Bri Loveall
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📸Bri Loveall
January 24, 2026 at 8:29 PM
If you think lessons aren't for you, try the women's ski clinic at Mt. Spokane on February 13th! Enjoy focused coaching, shared laughs, and connect with women who understand the journey. Ski stronger, safer, and more confidently!
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📸Bri Loveall
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📸Bri Loveall
Teaching kids to ski is rarely as graceful as the highlight reels suggest. A season on the snow is a lesson in patience, resilience, and the value of sticking with something that’s cold, chaotic, and uncomfortable.
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📸Bri Loveall
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📸Bri Loveall
January 22, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Teaching kids to ski is rarely as graceful as the highlight reels suggest. A season on the snow is a lesson in patience, resilience, and the value of sticking with something that’s cold, chaotic, and uncomfortable.
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📸Bri Loveall
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📸Bri Loveall
This profile follows a veteran groomer whose decades behind the controls highlight the quiet pride, teamwork, and love of skiing that keep the trails ready day after day.
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📸Schweitzer Mountain
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📸Schweitzer Mountain
January 19, 2026 at 8:39 PM
This profile follows a veteran groomer whose decades behind the controls highlight the quiet pride, teamwork, and love of skiing that keep the trails ready day after day.
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📸Schweitzer Mountain
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📸Schweitzer Mountain
This behind-the-scenes look at snowcat operators shows how long nights, heavy machinery, and decades of innovation come together to create the smooth, safe runs we all take for granted.
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📸Bri Loveall
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📸Bri Loveall
January 18, 2026 at 8:37 PM
This behind-the-scenes look at snowcat operators shows how long nights, heavy machinery, and decades of innovation come together to create the smooth, safe runs we all take for granted.
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📸Bri Loveall
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📸Bri Loveall
Before underestimating a Gen X skier, consider their upbringing. From rough rides and cotton socks to smoky chairlifts, this piece explores how skiing in the ’70s and ’80s forged a unique mountain toughness that endures today.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Before underestimating a Gen X skier, consider their upbringing. From rough rides and cotton socks to smoky chairlifts, this piece explores how skiing in the ’70s and ’80s forged a unique mountain toughness that endures today.
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Wild Cannons began as an inside joke and evolved into a snowboard-centered community rooted in powder days, storytelling, and connection.
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📸T. Ghezzi, Sam Ozanich, Ryan Fogarty
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📸T. Ghezzi, Sam Ozanich, Ryan Fogarty
January 16, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Wild Cannons began as an inside joke and evolved into a snowboard-centered community rooted in powder days, storytelling, and connection.
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📸T. Ghezzi, Sam Ozanich, Ryan Fogarty
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📸T. Ghezzi, Sam Ozanich, Ryan Fogarty
In this personal account, a Spokane-based rider joins a Zwift Racing League team, navigates category gaps, and finds progress not in results, but in measurable gains in fitness and consistency.
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📸Bradley Bleck
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📸Bradley Bleck
January 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
In this personal account, a Spokane-based rider joins a Zwift Racing League team, navigates category gaps, and finds progress not in results, but in measurable gains in fitness and consistency.
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📸Bradley Bleck
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📸Bradley Bleck
When Jean Arthur took a winter escape to Joshua Tree National Park, she expected the barrenness we often associate with the desert. Instead, she found a place bursting with life and a new appreciation for adventuring in new territory.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
When Jean Arthur took a winter escape to Joshua Tree National Park, she expected the barrenness we often associate with the desert. Instead, she found a place bursting with life and a new appreciation for adventuring in new territory.
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The Fly Fishing Film Tour celebrates 20 years with a Spokane stop on January 30 at The Bing Crosby Theater. Join us for a night of storytelling and fly fishing films starting at 7pm!
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January 12, 2026 at 7:50 PM
The Fly Fishing Film Tour celebrates 20 years with a Spokane stop on January 30 at The Bing Crosby Theater. Join us for a night of storytelling and fly fishing films starting at 7pm!
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Whitewater Mountain Resort is celebrating 50 years of doing things its own way—deep snow, incredible food, and a community-first vibe that keeps skiers coming back.
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📸Alistair Sedgwick, Dylan Robinson
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📸Alistair Sedgwick, Dylan Robinson
January 10, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Whitewater Mountain Resort is celebrating 50 years of doing things its own way—deep snow, incredible food, and a community-first vibe that keeps skiers coming back.
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📸Alistair Sedgwick, Dylan Robinson
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📸Alistair Sedgwick, Dylan Robinson
What began as a simple Facebook group for hiking has blossomed into one of the region's largest outdoor communities. Nicole Aguado's story shows how a love for the trail can turn strangers into friends and inspire countless adventures.
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How Spokane/North Idaho Hikers Became a Gateway to Adventure and Community
Cover photo courtesy of Nicole Aguado Their first trip together was a life-changing experience. Nicole and Lydia had never met before they climbed into
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January 9, 2026 at 9:05 PM
What began as a simple Facebook group for hiking has blossomed into one of the region's largest outdoor communities. Nicole Aguado's story shows how a love for the trail can turn strangers into friends and inspire countless adventures.
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Winter is prime time for slowing down in the Kootenays, and Ainsworth Hot Springs delivers the kind of deep reset our readers crave.
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📸Ainsworth Hot Springs
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📸Ainsworth Hot Springs
January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Winter is prime time for slowing down in the Kootenays, and Ainsworth Hot Springs delivers the kind of deep reset our readers crave.
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📸Ainsworth Hot Springs
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📸Ainsworth Hot Springs
Just two hours north of Spokane, RED Mountain and Rossland offer the kind of ski experience our community is always searching for—big terrain, no crowds, and a town that feels instantly welcoming.
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📸Iain Reid, Kole Harle, RED Mountain
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📸Iain Reid, Kole Harle, RED Mountain
January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Just two hours north of Spokane, RED Mountain and Rossland offer the kind of ski experience our community is always searching for—big terrain, no crowds, and a town that feels instantly welcoming.
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📸Iain Reid, Kole Harle, RED Mountain
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📸Iain Reid, Kole Harle, RED Mountain
Big White Ski Resort brings that feeling back with deep snow, true ski-in/ski-out lodging, family-friendly vibes, and off-slope adventures that go way beyond the chairlift.
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📸Geoff Holman, Big White Ski Resort
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📸Geoff Holman, Big White Ski Resort
January 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Big White Ski Resort brings that feeling back with deep snow, true ski-in/ski-out lodging, family-friendly vibes, and off-slope adventures that go way beyond the chairlift.
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📸Geoff Holman, Big White Ski Resort
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📸Geoff Holman, Big White Ski Resort
Just 2.5 hours north of Spokane, Rossland turns winter into a full-blown celebration during the Rossland Winter Carnival and Blizzard Music Festival, Jan. 22–24.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Just 2.5 hours north of Spokane, Rossland turns winter into a full-blown celebration during the Rossland Winter Carnival and Blizzard Music Festival, Jan. 22–24.
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Before YouTube and GoPros, Ski Flakes was capturing the steep lines, barroom antics, and characters that defined Inland Northwest ski culture.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Before YouTube and GoPros, Ski Flakes was capturing the steep lines, barroom antics, and characters that defined Inland Northwest ski culture.
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From laser rifles to grassroots clinics, a new generation of skiers could soon experience this fast-paced blend of Nordic endurance and precision marksmanship closer to home.
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January 4, 2026 at 2:00 AM
From laser rifles to grassroots clinics, a new generation of skiers could soon experience this fast-paced blend of Nordic endurance and precision marksmanship closer to home.
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Winter doesn’t end steelhead season in the Inland Northwest. The Steelhead Expo returns to Lewiston Jan. 9–11, 2026, blending time on the Clearwater and Snake rivers with seminars, gear, and community at the Hells Canyon Grand Hotel.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Winter doesn’t end steelhead season in the Inland Northwest. The Steelhead Expo returns to Lewiston Jan. 9–11, 2026, blending time on the Clearwater and Snake rivers with seminars, gear, and community at the Hells Canyon Grand Hotel.
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The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Spokane Jan. 9–11 with three nights of adventure, inspiration, and jaw-dropping storytelling at the Fox Theater.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Spokane Jan. 9–11 with three nights of adventure, inspiration, and jaw-dropping storytelling at the Fox Theater.
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Backcountry curious or Hok-obsessed? The Altai Skis Backcountry Ski and Hok Festival returns to the Kettle Range Feb. 7–8, bringing clinics, guided tours, demo gear, and giveaways to Boulder Pass near Curlew.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Backcountry curious or Hok-obsessed? The Altai Skis Backcountry Ski and Hok Festival returns to the Kettle Range Feb. 7–8, bringing clinics, guided tours, demo gear, and giveaways to Boulder Pass near Curlew.
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Join us Feb. 21–22, 2026, at the Spokane Convention Center for extreme skateboarding demonstrations inside the Expo. Talented riders will be throwing down impressive tricks on a mobile indoor halfpipe—an action-packed showcase the whole family will love.
January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join us Feb. 21–22, 2026, at the Spokane Convention Center for extreme skateboarding demonstrations inside the Expo. Talented riders will be throwing down impressive tricks on a mobile indoor halfpipe—an action-packed showcase the whole family will love.
Looking for a way to kickstart a year of learning? Consider joining us at the Cheney library January 6th (other dates and locations available) as apple sleuths Dave Benscoter and Bret Clifton dive into the lost apples of the Palouse.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Looking for a way to kickstart a year of learning? Consider joining us at the Cheney library January 6th (other dates and locations available) as apple sleuths Dave Benscoter and Bret Clifton dive into the lost apples of the Palouse.
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