The magic of the high country
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
This time of year, I gather with a group of friends and we make our annual pilgrimage to the mountains. With everything we need to …
Tagged: hiking
A Few Thoughts … On artistic types in the wilderness
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
Each year, a backpacking trip into a nearby wilderness is undertaken by certain artistic types (ATs), most often plein air painters. ATs follow “guide” Bearly-Seen …
One last run: A month after ski season closes, Schweitzer is still epic
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
You know it’s going to be a good time when the biggest question of the day is whether to pack along two cans of beer …
Voices in the Wilderness: Exploring our wild backyard whenever we can
By Rebecca Sanchez
Reader Contributor
My father grew up in a town on the outskirts of Zurich, Switzerland with his sister and five brothers. The lucky boy had the Alps …
Many wild questions
By Phil Hough
Reader Contributor
Nothing is more wild than our imagination. Blank spots on the map are places to explore; we enter them not knowing what we will find. …
Trail Dispatches: National Trails Day benefits popular local trails
By Susan Drumheller
Reader Contributor
It’s time for a little spring cleaning on local trails, and National Trails Day, June 1, is the ideal time. This June 1 the Idaho …
Like North Idaho trails? Thank the Pend Oreille Pedalers
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If you enjoy biking or hiking the many trails scattered around North Idaho, chances are you have the Pend Oreille Pedalers to thank.
The nonprofit …
Trail Dispatches: Introducing Trail Mix
By Susan Drumheller
Reader Staff
About four years ago, locals who work on building and maintaining trails, and those who love to hike, bike, commute and ski on those trails, …
Shake, Rattle and Roll: Pass to Pass to Pass…
By A.C. Woolnough
Reader Columnist
The only thing you must remember when hiking and backpacking in the Cascade mountains of north central Washington is to put one foot in front …
Give thanks for the wild Scotchman Peaks
By Phil Hough
Reader Contributor
As we gather with family and friends this week and count our blessings, let’s remember to give thanks for the wild landscapes that we live …
Happy Monday! There’s plenty to do this week including: the a Live Comedy Show, Timberfest, Sandpoint Ren Faire, a New Old Time Chautauqua, and more! See the full list of events in the 
