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Most of the essential tools and supplies: iron, copper-bristled base brush, ski clamp, plastic scraper, wax, and file (for sharpening the scraper and ski edges). Note: Old irons like the one in this picture are NOT recommended — most people... Read More...

Ski Conditioning

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Although this article is on the older side, this exercise program for ski conditioning still is pertinent. If you haven’t started skiing yet this season, get going and follow the workout below to get in shape for it. The skiing... Read More...

Embracing the Cold-Fall Cycling

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Embracing the Cold- Fall Cycling by Kathleen Hannah Cycling in Central Washington is a wonderful form of transportation and exercise during the warm months, but how do you stay motivated to keep riding during the chilly months? With these tips... Read More...

Mountain Biking-Tips for Better Riding

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Mountain Biking-Tips for Better Ridingby Matthew Tangeman Whether you’ve mountain biked since the days of the first Specialized Hard Rock or are just beginning to venture off the asphalt, it’s safe to say that everyone can find room for improving... Read More...

Sagebrush of the Foothills

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Photo: Big sagebrush (Artemesia tridentata) on left and right intermixed with shrub-steppe flowers. Story by Grace Peven I used to believe only the brave and foolish ventured into the Foothills after a thick rain.  I fear the erosion, the muddy... Read More...

Avalanche ABCs for Snowshoers

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Avalanche ABCs for Snowshoers by Tom Janisch with illustrations from Allen & Mike’s Avalanche Book by Allen O’Bannon and Mike Clelland (Falcon Guides) WHAT IS AN AVALANCHE? A snow avalanche is a mass of snow moving down slope which may... Read More...

To Build a Fire

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by Andy Dappen Nightfall was dropping like a curtain over the snowy ridge we were skiing. Tom Janisch and I were peering over a short drop we could jump but could probably not re-climb. Beyond this impediment, it was impossible... Read More...

A Ski for All Snowshoers

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A Ski for All Snowshoers by Andy Dappen Sitzmark Ski Area, Washington. It was a world-record gathering of ‘Hoksters’ with over 75 people either bringing their own Hoks or wanting to test the ‘demo’ Hoks brought to the event by... Read More...

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