Seeking the snow less traveled
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
We tend to enjoy the outdoors here in North Idaho, and why shouldn’t we? Surrounded by mountains, pristine wilderness, as well as rivers and lakes …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
We tend to enjoy the outdoors here in North Idaho, and why shouldn’t we? Surrounded by mountains, pristine wilderness, as well as rivers and lakes …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
When it comes to learning about winter ecology, our local watershed and the science of snow, there’s no better classroom than the great outdoors of …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Let’s admit it — backcountry winter adventures are not for everyone. But watching incredible feats of exploration play out on the big screen while knowing …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
There’s no shortage of opportunities to learn from nature in North Idaho.
In fact, Selkirk Outdoor Leadership and Education officials creates entire programs based around …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Selkirk Outdoor Leadership and Education has long been a partner with the Backcountry Film Festival. But never before has it been the star of the …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
It’s very appropriate that the first big snow of the year has hit this week. It’s almost as if Mother Nature realized the Backcountry Film …
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