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Safety in Deep Snow

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It was a slow start to winter for many Washington snow resorts, but you would never know it if you’ve been up to play in the last week.

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Win Prizes for Sidecountry Safety Videos

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Avalanche safety organizations in the U.S. and Canadian have partnered to invite skiers and snowboarders to create a four-minute video

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Dog Sled Tours at Big White

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The first thing I did after I arrived at Big White Dog Sled Tours in the heart of the Okanagan range above Kelowna BC was greet 30 plus wagging, yelping, enthusiastic dogs.

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NWAC: Be avalanche savvy!

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Check out the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) Web site for information on avalanche safety

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Our 2014 NW Cyclist Digital Edition is now online!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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