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December, 2011

January 5, 2012 Buzz: Outdoors News Shorts

December 13, 2011

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Fun for the whole family on Winter Trails Day Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are your tickets to a peaceful winter wilderness experience – and no lift lines! Explore these fun and family-friendly pastimes on Winter Trails Day this Saturday, Jan. 7, when local snow resorts including The Summit at Snoqualmie, Stevens Pass, Crystal Mountain, Timberline [...]

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Winter: Backcountry Tips

December 12, 2011

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Traveling in the backcountry during the winter is a very special experience because once the snow falls, your options for places to go increases dramatically.

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Winter: Nordic Resources

December 12, 2011

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Nordic Skiing Resources for Ski Resorts, Nordic Centers, Ski Lessons, Rentals, Sales, and Winter Recreational Websites

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Snow Sports: Winter Resources

December 12, 2011

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Winter Recreation Resources for media, weather, transportation, permits, trip planning and resorts, in the Northwest, in the United States, and in western Canada

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Winter: Avalanches

December 1, 2011

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Snow is beautiful but it can also be deadly. Anyone who skis, snowboards or snowshoes needs an understanding of avalanches and how to avoid potential hazards in winter.

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Gear Review: Winter Hiking and Running

December 1, 2011

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Gear for outdoor trekking during winter’s extra cold, dark weather. Mountain Equipment, RoadNoise, Burley We!, Kahtoola, Mountain Hardwear, and Easton Mountain Products are reviewed.

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Camping , Features , Gear Reviews , Home , Recent Articles , Reviews , Running , Snowsports

Cross country skiing: Nordic Perfection

December 1, 2011

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Some of the world’s best Nordic ski destinations are located right here in the Pacific Northwest, according to Roberto Carcelen, founder of Inca Runners Adventure Fitness and a Nordic competitor for Peru in the 2010 Winter Olympics.

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