Rich Landers | The Seattle Times

October 9, 2017 at 10:10 am

Spokane woman is standing up to cyclist who yelled ‘Hot pizza!’ then smashed into her on trail

“I hate to slow down,” the cyclist said when asked why he didn’t. “Most of the time people move. These people wouldn’t move,” he added,...

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February 25, 2017 at 10:03 am

Idaho’s Priest Lake is revved up for snowmobiling

PRIEST LAKE, Idaho (AP) — Relentless snowfall has smothered Priest Lake this winter, and snowmobilers are loving it. "This is one of those years when...

Nation & World

February 12, 2017 at 10:00 am

Knowing how to make a snow cave is a handy winter skill

LOOKOUT PASS, Idaho (AP) — A group of Spokane Mountaineers shouldered packs and snowshoed out from Lookout Pass with shovels and positive attitudes for their...

Nation & World

November 11, 2016 at 6:00 am

Short, fat hybrid skis offer new approach to exploring winter

Short, fat skis with free-heel bindings and built-in climbing skins are luring a growing number of winter trekkers into “skishoeing.”

June 7, 2016 at 9:16 am

Ferry County Rail Trail gets improvements

Trail runs 28.5 miles on an abandoned railway from the U.S.-Canada border to an existing trail at Republic.

January 25, 2016 at 4:44 pm

Snowshoeing gains in popularity across the region

Modern gear makes it easy; here are some tips for newbies.

January 19, 2016 at 11:11 am

Snow biking, snowshoeing go together at Methow Valley’s new Sno-Park

Pearrygin Lake State Park is state’s newest winter recreation site.

August 15, 2015 at 10:00 am

Spokane Mountaineers mark centennial with 100-mile hike

WINTHROP, Wash. (AP) — A 100-mile backpacking trip is a good start for sizing up a wilderness area as well as understanding what makes a...

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July 25, 2015 at 10:01 am

Backpackers’ actions in bear country impact safety of others

Grizzly encounter in Glacier National Park suggests bear had experience with other hikers.

July 5, 2015 at 9:44 am

Poop-sniffing dogs work for wildlife researchers Pend Oreille County

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Shelter dogs too intense or feisty to be adopted are helping wildlife scientists by doing what comes naturally - running through...

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