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February, 2014

Our 2014 NW Cyclist Digital Edition is now online!

February 28, 2014

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Our newest digital edition is now just a click away! Get ready for cycling with: Exclusive! 30 Years Later! Women’s Cross-Country Tandem Record Still Stands!Cheryl Marek and Estelle Gray Share their Story. Mountain Mojo! Riding Sun-Kissed Trails at 4-Season Resorts Also: New Cool Gear; Best Cycling Posture; Organic Farms Tour in Mount Vernon; 50 Mountain [...]

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Tales from the Lift Line VII: Emergence

February 27, 2014

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The storm blanketing Mt. Bachelor had cut visibility down to my own skis and the fuzzy blobs that were the skiers within a few yards of me.

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Health Nut: Prevent Sore Muscles Without Sacrificing Results

February 25, 2014

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Muscle soreness can vary in degree from a slight discomfort to an inability to move, but any way you slice it, it’s not fun.

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Elite Seattle Climber Chad Kellogg Killed on Argentine Peak

February 19, 2014

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Revered climber and Outdoor Research athlete Chad Kellogg, 42, died on Friday, Feb. 14, in Patagonia, Argentina.

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30-Year Tandem Record Stands

February 19, 2014

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On June 21, 1984, Cheryl Marek and Estelle Gray stood on the Pier in Santa Monica, Calif., with their tandem bicycle at the ready . . .

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Escapes: Running the road to Jaws on Maui

February 19, 2014

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The great thing about being a runner is that I get to explore paths that are not part of my routine

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Win Cool Prizes at Seattle Bicycle Expo March 1-2

February 18, 2014

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The 17th annual Seattle Bicycle Expo returns to the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal in Seattle, Wash.

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Gorge Hiking Tour Lauded by National Geographic

February 18, 2014

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Timberline Adventures’ Columbia River Gorge Hiking Tour has been recognized by National Geographic Traveler magazine

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Escapes: Biking Haleakala Volcano on Maui

February 18, 2014

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Most people can recall a moment on a trip or vacation when the experience was meant to be, when you believed you were on the right path

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Tales from the Lift Line VI: Olympians

February 13, 2014

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When we originally booked the trip to Whistler, B.C., it didn’t even cross my mind that we’d be at the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics

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Weekender: North Cascades Institute

February 13, 2014

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Tucked away in the North Cascades off Highway 20, you’ll find the North Cascades Institute (NCI)

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Our Winter 2014 Digital Edition is now online!

February 11, 2014

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Our newest digital edition is now just a click away! Get ready for winter with: Northwest’s Best-Kept Secrets — Hideaways Close to Home • Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi! — Face to Face with JAWS and Roaring Down Haleakala Volcano • 5 Reasons to Hit the Snowy Trails • NW Trails: Snowshoeing • Corral Pass near Mount [...]

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NW Trails: Corral Pass

February 11, 2014

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Easily accessible and safe from avalanche danger — saddle up for Corral Pass!

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Tales from the Lift Line V: What kind of parents let their kids…?

February 6, 2014

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What kind of parents let their kids engage in activities so dangerous they have to sign waivers against liability?

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On the Run: 5 Reasons to Hit the Snowy Trails

February 5, 2014

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The early morning symphony of snowplow blades scraping city streets doesn’t have to bury your planned run.

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NW Kids: Best new gear for getting outside with kids

February 4, 2014

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Spending time in the outdoors with kids is rewarding, but gearing up can be a challenge.

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Conservation Victory in Port Gamble Bay!

February 3, 2014

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Kitsap Forest & Bay Coalition launched a crowd-funding campaign Jan. 17 on Indiegogo.com to help fill a funding gap

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Tubbs Romp to Stomp This Saturday!

February 3, 2014

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The 2014 Tubbs Romp to Stomp snowshoeing event to benefit the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation is this Saturday

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Seattle Bicycle Expo March 1-2

February 3, 2014

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The 17th annual Seattle Bicycle Expo returns to the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal in Seattle

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Escapes: Northwest’s Best Kept Secrets

February 3, 2014

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Whether you’ve lived in the Northwest for a month or a lifetime, there are always more secret places to be discovered.

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