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March, 2013
NW Cyclist: Sisters’ Peterson Ridge Trails
March 28, 2013
Enter the central Oregon town of Sisters from Highway 20, and a red-and-white sign warns you about what’s up ahead: “Bicycle Friendly Community.”
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Tales from the Lift Line X: Known/Unknown
March 28, 2013
It was my first big powder run and my rental ski had completely disappeared under the snow. Two terrible thoughts swirled in my mind . . .
NW Kids: H.O.B.-High-Occupancy Bicycle
March 27, 2013
When Seattle mom Madi Carlson heads out the door to take her two young sons to preschool, Brandt and Rijder hop into bike seats, not car seats. The Carlsons are a bike-commuting family, heading everywhere
2013 Northwest Cyclist is out!
March 26, 2013
We hope you saw us at one of the Northwest bike shows! If you missed us, get your copy of Northwest Cyclist at your local bike shop, REI, or many other pick up points. Find out where to get your copy here.
Health Nut: Spin to Win
March 26, 2013
Take the benefits of your indoor spin class outside to the open road.
Cycling , Features , Fitness , Home , Recent Articles , The OutdoorsNW Blog
NW Cyclist: 2013 Gear Review
March 26, 2013
NW Cyclist: 2013 Gear Review
Gotta-have Gear by Hilary Meyerson
Wheeled things and accessories for Cyclists
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The Helmet Law Debate
March 22, 2013
PRO. By Bob Freeman. Bicycle helmets save lives.
CON. By Aaron Goss. Helmet regulations and laws discourage bicycle riding.
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Celebrate Urban Nature
March 20, 2013
Seattle Parks and Recreation and EarthCorps will team up to host the fourth annual Celebrate Urban Nature event March 30 at Seattle’s Magnuson Park.
TAP Campaign launches on World Water Day
March 20, 2013
World Water Day, a date that was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, is scheduled for March 22.
Washington State parks go mobile
March 20, 2013
The Washington State Parks and Recreation launched its first mobile app yesterday on March 19, the 100th anniversary of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Sports Medicine: Nordic Skiing Provides Full Body Benefits
March 20, 2013
Fortunately there is an option to achieving goals of exercising more and losing weight outdoors during winter months: Nordic skiing.
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E-bikes: Hill-flattening roadsters coming into their own
March 19, 2013
Quick—what’s the best-selling electric vehicle in the world? It’s not a car—it’s a bicycle. E-bikes look like regular bikes, but have a battery pack for an extra assist.
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Tales From the Lift Line IX: The Sounds of Silence
March 14, 2013
My first snowshoe experience was on Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park. It was a tame excursion, but I had never been so immersed in a deep winter environment.
Features , Snowsports , Tales from the Lift Line , The OutdoorsNW Blog
Winter Buzz: Outdoors News Shorts
March 13, 2013
Methow Valley open for fat biking The fat bike craze has definitely hit the Northwest. The super fat tire bikes are showing up everywhere there’s snow. The Methow Valley Sport Trails Association (MVSTA) is one of the first areas to officially open (some) trails to the snow bikers. It’s a pilot program, with selected trails [...]
Tales From the Lift Line VIII: Don’t Cry in the Trees
March 7, 2013
On a weekend cross-country ski trip to the Methow Valley, we decided to spend a day alpine skiing at Loup Loup Ski Bowl, just outside of Winthrop, Wash.
Features , Snowsports , Tales from the Lift Line , The OutdoorsNW Blog
Mt. Bachelor announces Springtacular Season’s Pass!
March 6, 2013
Enjoy one of the longest winter seasons in North America at Mt. Bachelor. Their Springtacular Season Pass will be available at reduced rates during a 96-hour sale starting…
The outdoor community mourns Don Hanson
March 5, 2013
On Saturday, March 2, the outdoor community suffered a loss when Don Hanson, owner and proprietor of the Scottish Lakes High Camp died in a tragic accident.
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Change of ownership for Tour de Whatcom
March 5, 2013
The Tour de Whatcom, one of Whatcom County’s most successful events, has transferred ownership. Todd and Jody Williams, who have run the ride for the last eight years . . .
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Bicycle Dreams movie coming to Seattle
March 5, 2013
The award-winning film Bicycle Dreams, about the Race Across America (RAAM) is coming to Seattle on Thursday, March 14 for a screening at the Harvard Exit Theatre.
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Bike show rolls into town
March 5, 2013
The Seattle Bike Expo rides into the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal this weekend, March 9 and 10. Come check out the latest in gear, events, presentations, and more.
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Outdoors For All Foundation
March 4, 2013
“The outdoors, a lot of times, is about freedom,” said Ed Bronsdon, the Executive Director of Outdoors for All, a Seattle-based, non-profit organization dedicated to bringing children and adults with disabilities into the outdoors.
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NW Kids: Make Snowshoeing Magic
March 4, 2013
The first time we snowshoed as a family, the powder lay five feet deep. My then-five-year-old sank to his waist while navigating the fresh snow, rolling into tree wells deep as caverns
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