Book/Video Reviews
New Spokane Bouldering Guide
Newly-published "Spokane Bouldering" guide, by Nate Lynch and Shane Collins, features over 700 boulder problems in Spokane, Wash.
Jon Jonckers
August 19, 2022
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3 Ski & Snowboard Films You Can Watch at Home
Vicariously enjoy skiing and snowboarding with these three films -- all free -- from the cozy comfort of home (or the ski lodge).
Derrick Knowles
January 13, 2022
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3 Books for Summer Adventure
Bookseller from Auntie's Bookstore, Rebecca Gonshak, reviews three books that will inform, inspire, and entertain outdoor adventurers.
Out There Outdoors
June 16, 2021
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Local Climbing Legend Chris Kopczynski Publishes New Book
Review of Spokane mountain climber Chris Kopczynski's memoir "Into the Thin Hair," that includes stories about his global climbing adventures during the 1970s-90s, which includes ...
Jon Jonckers
May 17, 2021
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7 Nature Books for Kids
Parents and caregivers can get children excited about and engaged in nature-based activities with help from books that focus on STEAM principles — Science, Technology, ...
Amy McCaffree
March 31, 2020
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Varsity Seven: New Book By Runner Peter Hawkins Shines Spotlight on Spokane Cross-Country Lore
Dynasties in any sport come and go, but the Hawkins family holds a special place in Spokane high school running lore. The family’s journey is ...
Jon Jonckers
October 23, 2018
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New Montana Hiking Guide: “Day Hiking Glacier National Park & Western Montana”
(Mountaineers Books, due out spring 2018) This new, forthcoming day-hiking guide by guidebook author, freelance writer, and photographer Aaron Theisen, covers a wild swath of ...
Derrick Knowles
November 10, 2017
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Tale of a Ski Town — How Fernie, B.C. Became One of the Best Ski Towns in North America
There’s more to the mountain town of Fernie, British Columbia, than meets the eye, and that’s saying something. With over 30 feet of snow each ...
Elena Gardner
October 7, 2016
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Film Review: Strongwater
Many people would say that “learning to surf” is somewhere on their bucket list. It’s definitely on mine. Yet, the majority of people in the ...
S. Michal Bennett
May 22, 2016
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