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December, 2012
Outdoor Research: Local company with a big heart
December 20, 2012
Kudos to Outdoor Research and employee Cherie Appleby-Lannan who decided to step up to help Hurricane Sandy victims. She was back east when the storm hit . . .
Snow Day Coming to Seattle!
December 19, 2012
Snow Day! It’s the mother of all snowball fights, and it’s coming to Seattle Jan. 12. Best of all, it will raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of King County. This city-wide snow-day festival will conclude with an attempt to break the record for the world’s largest snowball fight. It’s estimated that 81 [...]
Pickup Point of the Month: Mountain Shop in Portland, Ore.
December 18, 2012
Our Pickup Point of the Month is the Mountain Shop, at 1510 NE 37th Ave. in the Hollywood district of Portland, Ore. The shop is a Northwest icon, and opened 75 years ago, when the Timberline Lodge first opened.
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New Years Day 2013 Polar Bear Swims
December 14, 2012
For those who like a brisk start to the new year, there are a host of Polar Bear Swims at a variety of locations around the Northwest.
Interview With Freeskier Rebecca Selig
December 7, 2012
Rebecca Selig just might be the poster girl for change, which is the Outdoor Industry Women’s Coalition (OIWC) theme for 2013. She’s led a life of incredible change and empowerment.
Winter Gear Review
December 7, 2012
We checked out some great winter outdoor gear including skis, snowboards, boots, clothing, avalanche bags and more!
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December 6, 2012 Buzz: Outdoors News Shorts
December 4, 2012
Gift idea: Discover Pass There’s good news for Washington residents who are thinking about purchasing a Discover Pass as a holiday gift for their outdoor-loving family and friends. Now, people who purchase the pass online will have the option of choosing the start date of the annual pass. At the time of purchase, the buyer [...]
Raising Avalanche Awareness in the Pacific Northwest
December 4, 2012
What started as a typical backcountry day for Bend, Ore. locals John Menefee and Greg Miller turned into an unforgettably close call.
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Jingle Bell Run Port Orchard Photos
December 4, 2012
Outdoors NW cheered on 1,500 runners and walkers who jingled their way through the second annual Port Orchard Jingle Bell Run for the Arthritis Foundation on Dec. 1. Check to see if you’re in our photo gallery, photographed by publisher Carolyn Price. Want more jingle? Plan to run or walk in an upcoming Jingle Bell [...]
NW SnowSports: Ski Joring
December 3, 2012
At some point in history, some adventurous Scandinavian said, “Hey I love skiing and I love horses. How can I get these things together?” Lo, equestrian ski joring was born.
