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From the Editor: HAts off to AHO As a Spokanite few things are more grating then seeing Boise best our fair City for anything, for any reason. That’s why I was not happy to find out that Eagle, Idaho—a suburb of Boise—had hired away one of our brightest lights in outdoor recreation: Mike Aho of the Spokane Parks Department. Aho has just taken a job as Eagle, Idaho’s Parks Director. I’m not happy to lose his incredible energy, but I am happy thinking about all the great things he has worked on in over 30 years at the Spokane Parks Department. Aho launched the outdoor recreation program in 1989 and turned it into one of the biggest municipal outdoor pro-
grams in the country. He worked hard getting the Northeast Youth Center up and going. He worked with volunteer groups to help take Beacon Hill from a dumping ground to usable recreation area. On his own time he worked to start the Spokane River Run. And it’s hard to imagine our new BMX track ever opening without his efforts. “The BMX track was a 17-year project,” Aho says. “Nobody on the steering committee had a dry eye on opening day.” That about sums up Aho for me: hard work, perseverance, and a great ability to rally community effort around an outdoor project. What does he think Spokane’s greatest asset is?
to be an amazing facility. Aho has seen business recruiters rely heavily on Spokane’s outdoor recreation attributes to attract applicants, and he considers Riverfront Park, Manito Park, and the great outdoors to be the “three crown jewels” of the Spokane Parks system. Hopefully Eagle, Idaho won’t get Aho for the rest of his life. Maybe someday he can come back to help add our jewelry. Thanks for 30 great years Mike. We’ll miss you greatly. ----------------------------------------------------JON SNYDER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF editor@outtheremonthly.com P.S. Thanks for supporting 100 issues of OTM!
“Proximity,” Aho says without hesitation. “We have an amazing amount of things to do close by.” Yet many of those closely accessible outdoor rec opportunities are characterized by a don’task-don’t-tell attitude. “The South Hill bluff trails aren’t in any publication. We are crazy not to promote that. More recognized use brings a realization of how valuable this stuff is and that brings more funding and more support.” What projects will he leave unfinished? Aho says that the Under The Freeway Skate Park has a major upgrade coming, Beacon Hill/Camp Sekani could still see more improvements, and the Spokane River Whitewater Park still has a chance
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Out There News Skiing with Man’s Best friend Skijoring Season Upon Us
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If you enjoy cross-country skiing, but hate leaving your four-legged friend at home, you should try skijoring. Skijoring is a Norwegian word (‘skē-jor-iŋ) that literally translates to “ski driving.” This winter sport involves tethering you and your dog together by way of a hip belt, towline and harness. “Skijoring isn’t a free ride for the human,” says local enthusiast Diana Roberts. “A fit dog can increase the skier’s efficiency by up to 25 percent.” The sport of skijoring is extremely popular in Europe, and its popularity is rising in the United States. Nowadays the most popular source of draft power is dogs. Variations of the sport have used horses, yaks and even motorcycles and snowmobiles to pull skiers. If your dog has too much energy, skijoring is just the answer. Roberts recommends working on foot with your dog before you attempt this activity on skis. “Skijoring is a great way to exercise your dog and to develop team work between you and your dog,” says Roberts. While it might seem as simple as tying a rope between you and your pooch, purchasing the proper equipment will increase the safety and enjoyment of this Scandinavian sport—for both you and your dog. Imagine your dog suddenly bolting after a chipmunk while on the trail and it’s obvious that a hip belt with a quick release clasp and a shock-corded towline are a must. Here’s the good news; it’s harder to pronounce “skijoring” than it is to get started in the sport. Local outdoor shops like REI carry beginner skijoring packages, and there are many skijoring-related products available through online retailers. Local Nordic areas are becoming more supportive of the sport every year. Mt. Spokane’s Nordic area allows skijoring on Lindner Rd and Mica Rd (7 to 8 miles round trip) every Wednesday and Sunday after 2:00 pm. The Nordic trails at 49 Degrees North allow access on designated trails every afternoon after 2:00 pm. Many other areas also offer skijor access such as Loup Loup Pass and the Rendezvous area in the Methow Valley, which features 25 kilometers of dog-friendly trails. Trail etiquette for skijoring is nothing more than common sense. Be sure to carry “poop” bags, and be aware of other trail users. Most people will happily let you cruise past as long as you communicate. If your dog is easily distracted by other people with their dogs, it may take more time and training to get your dog to focus on the task at hand. For safety, take a wide berth around skiers as you pass. Also, be cautious when approaching skiers from behind, as the tips of poles at the end of an arm swing are at dog’s eye level. As for the best dog breeds for skijoring, Roberts says that any dog that tends to pull while on-leash is a match for skijoring. In fact, she says that dogs will learn to differentiate between the right and wrong times to pull when on leash. “I once saw a basset hound pulling a skier,” she says. Then adds, “They weren’t breaking any land speed records.” // For more information about skijorring at Mt. Spokane, contact Diana Roberts at skijorspokane@yahoo.com. Online resources to learn more: howlingdogalaska.com, blackicedogsledding.com, alpineoutfitters.net.
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WV Outdoor Learning Center OPEN House
Kids outdoors. // Photo courtesy West Valley Outdoor Learning Center.
PAWS on THe Snow. // PHOTO courtesy Diana Roberts
The West Valley Outdoor Learning Center—a 3.5-acre site that includes a bird sanctuary, fir trees, three ponds, two streams, two classrooms and a building with office space—is “a little bit of nature nestled in the city,” says Director Jami Ostby Marsh. Located on Upriver Drive by Pasadena Park Elementary in Spokane Valley, it was founded in 2000 by the West Valley School District. Still maintained by the district, with financial sponsorship from the Spokane Joint Aquifer Board and the Bureau of Land Management, the Center is open to the general public. Come see for yourself at its next Open House, on Saturday, November 17, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, featuring a Thanksgiving theme. Visitors can meet live animals (such as owls, turtles and snakes), complete a family craft project, and play games. Cost is $3 per person, with proceeds going towards animal care. “Having the Open House allows us to [welcome] families and to let anyone, of any age, come in and see what we do,” says Ostby Marsh.
One of the Center’s major programs is HOOT (Hawk and Owl Outreach Talks), an hour-long program to educate and foster appreciation for raptors. Student groups can attend a HOOT program at the center ($5/student). Or the Center’s staff visits classrooms and other organizations— bringing along eight live education birds, including a red-tailed hawk and two great-horned owls ($95/event). Additional programs focus on topics such as eagles and salmon, and our local aquifer and water. The Center’s regular hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm. All its learning objectives align with Washington State’s education curriculum. The Center aims to expand its resources and programming with the creation of its new nonprofit organization, Inland Northwest Nature Connection. // West Valley Outdoor Learning Center—Open House, Nov. 17, 10:00 am-3:00 pm, $3/person. For more information, visit olc.wvsd.com or call (509) 340-1028.
JOIN the fall leaf round-up Bring your fall leaves to the Pine Meadow Farm Center—a non-profit educational organization that operates a 32-acre diversified farm, located halfway between Spokane and Cheney. It has been experimenting with using leaves for fertilizer for garden crops, trees and shrubs. “Our laboratory testing shows that the leaves are full of phosphorus—an essential plant nutrient—and have good amounts of boron, zinc and other micro-nutrients, plus microbes. Phosphorus helps plants to flower and fruit,” says Executive Director Chrys Ostrander. “There is a rapidly growing world-wide shortage of phosphorus— the kind that is mined for fertilizer…But we have, right here in Spokane’s award-winning urban forest, a gold mine of phosphorus and other nutrients in our annual haul of fallen leaves. That’s because trees, with their deep roots, can capture phospho-
rus that washes down out of the topsoil from rain and snow melt and send it back up to nourish their leaves.” Leaves don’t belong in a landfill, Ostrander says. “If you’re taking them to the Waste to Energy Plant, you’re almost to the farm anyway. Drive only six miles more and you can unload them at the farm where we’ll put them to work. Plus, you’ll get to see what we’re up to and have a chance to visit the goats!” //
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Winter Skin Care Tips: 1. Avoid long soaks in hot, soapy water. They may feel great but they’re tough on your skin. 2. Limit your bathing to once a day, if possible. 3. Use mild soaps (the most heavily fragranced are sometimes the harshest). 4. Towel dry by patting rather than rubbing. 5. Apply a moisturizer within a few minutes of drying off. 6. Consider using different potency moistur- izers for different parts of your body (e.g., ointments on your soles, creams on your face). 7. Reapply the moisturizer throughout the day. 8. Beware of added chemicals that may cause itchiness and allergic reactions. 9. Stay well hydrated. 10. Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables to ensure you’re getting adequate amounts of vitamins A and B, or take a multi-vitamin/ multi-mineral and a B-100 supplement daily. 11. Omega-3-fatty acids (cold water fish, flax seed) should be a regular part of your diet. 12. Consider using a humidifier at home if you have dry heat. 13. Apply a dab of Crazy Glue to fissures in your heels and fingers. //
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The dry cold air of our Inland Northwest winters might be great for skiing, but it’s lousy for the health of your skin. The combination of cold temps and low humidity cause skin to dry out faster than during the summer. Combine this with lathering up and taking a hot shower after coming in from the cold, and you can effectively deplete your skin of its natural oils. This leads to itchy, flaky skin, cracking and fissuring of thicker areas of skin—like the soles of your feet and palms—and with enough scratching, possibly secondary infections. Let me provide a few tips to maintain healthy skin throughout the winter. Emollients (moisturizers) are oily products that occlude the skin, thereby trapping and sealing water in the outer layer. This makes the skin softer, smoother and less likely to become dry, cracked and itchy. They come in four classes— ointments, oils, creams and lotions—and, in general, the greasier, the more effective they are. Plan on applying your moisturizer a few times throughout the day. Ointments, such as Vaseline or Aquaphor, are the most potent, but their greasy consistency is a turn-off for many (hint: use a small amount and rub it into the skin very well to lessen this problem). It may sound strange, but for very dry and fissured areas, a nightly application covered by cellophane wrap for occlusion will help it penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin, as well as keeping it off your bed sheets. Oils, like baby oil or mineral oil, are less greasy than ointments and can also be very effective. The best time to apply these, as with all moisturizers, is to partially dried skin within a few minutes of getting out of the tub or shower. Be careful if you use bath oils as it can make the tub very slippery. Cream moisturizers—such as Eucerin, Nutraderm, Nivea or Moisturel—typically disappear after being rubbed into the skin and are very popular, as they’re heavier than lotions but don’t leave you with a greasy feeling. Finally, lotions—like Vaseline Intensive Care, Keri, Nivea or Nutraderm—the least potent type of moisturizer, are suspensions of oily chemicals in alcohol and water. Although commonly used, their alcohol content can lead to drying your skin with repeated applications. Additionally, fragrances are often added that may be a little much (I’m not keen on smelling like apples or watermelon, but…). Now you may assume that there’s not a “right” or “wrong” way to bathe in the winter, but surprise, of course there is. Short showers, less than five minutes, no more than once a day, in warm
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“Coffee Song” / Ellis / Right On Time A fun way to start any trip, even if you don’t drink coffee. “I Gotta Feeling” / Black Eyed Peas / The E.N.D. (The Energy Never Dies) Because I have two toddlers, I know where the best playgrounds are off I-90 on the way to Seattle. If it’s a good roadtrip, we only need to stop once or twice; still, the journey feels like it takes all day. Fun songs like this one keep my kids happy and clapping in their car seats, without me succumbing to Elmo tunes. “Call Me Maybe” / Carly Rae Jepsen / Kiss Another happy pop tune that my 2-year-old son calls a “dancing song.” Although it may have worn out its welcome for some, due to overplay last summer, it’s still a top hit with my family. “I Won’t Give Up” / Jason Mraz / Love is a Four Letter Word A mother’s job is never done. Thankfully, there’s nap time. This romantic song works like a lullaby. “I Will Wait” / Mumford & Sons / Babel This British folk band’s fast, hard-driving rhythm pairs well with a long stretch of road. And the interspersed slow segments provide moments of contemplation. More importantly, the poetic lyrics give my mind something to chew on. And the lines, “I came home / like a stone / and fell heavy into your arms,” makes this a perfect song to end a journey, especially if loved ones will be greeting you at the door. //
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Much has been written about the role that the first ascent of Annapurna played in re-establishing the French psyche following WWII. Until this book, the role WWI played in the climbing of Mt. Everest has been largely unknown. In one of several themes, author Wade Davis connects the influence of WWI— the Great War—on many of the early British climbers with their motivation for a successful climb of Everest. He reveals how those attempts to climb Everest became a catharsis for the horrors of that war. George Leigh Mallory’s three attempts to climb Mt. Everest is the story arc that links the several themes of Into the Silence. In the end, the reader realizes that in spite of his famous quip that he tried to climb Everest “because it’s there,” his true motivation was much more complex. The complex weave of history, psychology and mountaineering that embody the themes of Into the Silence provides something for a wide variety of readers. With over 500 pages, this detailed story, with many twists and turns, will not be a quick read. It will move steadily toward an end many will not want to see. While Davis’s reputation as an excellent writer and storyteller is clearly exemplified here, his writing tends to have an academic bent; he does not write at the journalist’s eighth-grade level. The 50 or so pages of annotated bibliography should not be considered as just a list for further reading, but as a partial list of sources drawn upon by Davis during the ten years he spent researching and writing his book. Though heavy on the history of India and the Himalaya and psychology of war and expeditionary mountaineering in the early 20th century, Into the Silence is ultimately a book about climbing. It is a great read for anyone interested in the history of early expeditionary climbing and in the story of early attempts to climb that most climbed of the 8,000-meter peaks, Mt. Everest. // Stan Miller
Sustainability and survival are the key tenets of this radical simplicity manifesto. Written by Estar Holmes, a North Idaho writer (and occasional OTM freelance contributor), this selfpublished e-book provides both the philosophy of intentional simple living and detailed information for how to do it. (Holmes also writes the Trails of the Coeur d’Alene Unofficial Guidebook, now in its fifth edition—with the 2012 edition including the 300k Bitterroot Loop.) Self-described as a “mixture of memoir, polemic and self help,” Holmes’s book is based on her
She is honest about how this way of living can be both joyous and a living hell depending on your attitude. own personal experience of ‘simple unhooked living’ intermittently for 14 years in the Pacific Northwest, with the longest single stretch being for seven years. She firmly believes that “people can achieve secure and fulfilling lives by practicing low impact intentional living.” The book’s premise is that the economic and political system as we know it is on the verge of collapse. At the same time, government regulations and the actions and complicity of mega-corporations are taking meticulous control over our lives and eating away at the liberty for individuals to fend for themselves. “The only long-range hope for dwelling happily on earth is the much anticipated critical mass shift in consciousness,” states Holmes. The remainder of the book concerns how to resist the government’s assumed authority, and explains in great detail how it is possible to be self-reliant and autonomous. Chapters cover such details as how to access and store clean water, how to manage going to the bathroom, living without corporate electricity, eating off the grid, and keeping house and home. Holmes explains how intentional living strives for efficiency, and she is honest about how this way of living can be both joyous and a living hell, depending on your attitude. Although ironic that an e-book (only available from Smashwords.com, $3.99) espousing the need to live off the grid necessitates electricity and a computer, or a rechargeable e-book reading device, this eco-friendly, low-impact format aligns, of course, with Holmes’s values. Overall, it’s an interesting, educational book, providing a clear roadmap towards an alternative lifestyle. //
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The fall shoulder season in the Inland Northwest provides some of the best outdoor adventures of the year. All it takes is a little extra planning, the right gear and the right perspective. Legendary single track bike trails can be found just outside Sandpoint, Idaho—a town that is as passionate about its biking scene as it is about its skiing. There is an eclectic group of riders in the area that represent every discipline of the bike world—hardcore downhillers, cross-country grinders, fanatic roadies, and of course, the townie cruisers. Whatever you’re into, it seems you can find it here. “Most people around here own several bikes, because there are so many places to ride in town and in the mountains,” says Brian Anderson, owner and head mechanic at Greasy Fingers bike shop. Brian set up his shop downtown two years ago and has seen a steady growth in business—staying busy all four seasons.
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Sherwood Forest—or “Syringa,” as the locals call it—is an awesome little fivemile loop that has all the elements you would want in a perfect bike trail. “We have a lot of year-round riders in the area,” he says. As for late fall mountain biking, Brain says it’s great. “You just have to be dressed for quickly changing weather, especially if you’re riding above 4,000 feet.” He also recommends that riders be aware of trails that are on north facing slopes, as they tend to be the ones with the first snow in the fall. Snow and ice in the morning can quickly turn to afternoon slush and mud, which creates interesting riding conditions. This is where that “perspective” bit comes in. For our first day of riding, Brian gave my wife and me the lowdown on a local gem on the outskirts of town. Within minutes of leaving his front door, we were turning our cranks on some of the juiciest single track I have ever ridden. Sherwood Forest—or “Syringa,” as the locals call it—is an awesome little five-mile loop that has all the elements you would want in a perfect bike trail. That’s probably because it was built by the Pend Oreille Pedalers, a local group of bike enthusiasts who work tirelessly to maintain many of the area’s trails. We had a little taste of everything—climbs, steeps, jumps, drops, bridges, switchbacks, narrow shoots and some stunning views of Lake Pend Oreille, one of which almost caused me to eat it. This trail will need most, if not all, of your attention while riding. It is important to know that the Sherwood
Forest trail system is located entirely on private land. The landowners are passionate about maintaining “non-motorized” trails and have worked closely with the local bike organizations to create it. At this time, use of the trail is by permission only; so if you’re interested, you will need to stop by the Greasy Fingers shop and talk to Brian, as he is also the president of the Pend Oreille Pedalers. (Greasy Fingers is open Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am-5:00 pm; closed Sundays and Mondays.) On day two, we tackled the notorious “Gold Hill.” The trailhead is located just a few miles south of town off Bottle Bay road. Right away, this one is a true grind up the mountain with little relief for the first four miles. All of the things that make this a tougher ride—climbs, switchbacks, berry vines, stumps—also make this one of the finest, most pure mountain bike trails in the Northwest. The difficulty is sustained and technical, but not impossible. It is predominately single track and runs almost completely through lush forest. It can also be connected to larger loops coming down Forest Road 2642 through Garfield or Green Bay. The trail has 8.4 miles of single track and 3.4 miles of forest road. Once you reach the top, the views of the surrounding mountains and lake are the reward for all your sweat. At the end of our ride, we needed some suds in our bellies so we chose to hit the local favorite pub, Eichardt’s. Chances are good that whatever you have done that day—bike, ski, hike—If you killed it, you’re at Eichardt’s swilling beer and bragging about it. The food specials were great and they always have live entertainment on the weekends. As for places to stay, Sandpoint has options for every budget. Shoulder season is always a great time for lodging deals since winter is considered high season for most hospitality businesses in the area. We chose to camp—at a primitive spot on public land—simply because we love camping. This may or may not be an option for you, depending on your ability to brave the very chilly North Idaho nights that occur in late fall. But again, this time of year, it all comes down to perspective. //
WHEN YOU GO Take Highway 2 out of Spokane all the way to Sandpoint. Greasy Fingers is located at the corner of 3rd and Pine in downtown Sandpoint. When you get to town, the first stop light is a ‘Y’ with Hwy 2 going left and Pine Street on the right; three blocks later, it intersects with 3rd street.
For more information about mountain biking in the Sandpoint area, visit www.sandpointonline. com/rec/mountainbiking.html.
What’s Your Gear: Keith Schultz (mountaineering)
Keith Schultz during his July 2012 ascent of Mt. Rainier.
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“What motivated me was what motivates a lot of people in the Northwest—seeing Mount Rainier up close for the first time,” says Keith Schultz about why he chose, in 1992, to become a mountain climber. Keith first climbed Mt. Rainier (14,411’ elevation) and reached the summit in September 1993, at age 36. Since then he has climbed Rainier six more times, making the summit five times altogether—most recently this past July, with three other local climbers. He has ascended Rainier using two different routes: Emmons Glacier via Camp Sherman and—the more standard route—Ingraham Glacier and Disappointment Cleaver via Camp Muir. “It’s just a beautiful, magical place,” he says. “When there’s a place called ‘Paradise,’ that kind of explains it…And it’s different on each side of the mountain because of the way the weather works on it. It’s the most glaciated peak in the
lower 48 states—there’s no other place like it.” Aside from Rainier, Keith prefers the North Cascades for alpine mountaineering and mixed climbing, while locally he enjoys rock climbing at Minnehaha, Q’emiln Park in Post Falls, and the Rocks of Sharon. Many of his climbing partners are fellow members of the Spokane Mountaineers club, which Keith joined in 1992. In particular, Dale Johnson is a long-time climbing partner, including the most recent Rainier expedition. Keith typically mountain climbs during the summer, using his boots and crampons on the snow. “I’ve skied down a few mountains, like the south face of Mt. Adams,” he says. “More and more people are starting to ski on Rainier. When I did it this summer, it was warm and windy, and the skiing conditions were crappy. You’ve got to deal with crevices, so if you screw up you can get in trouble.” One of his favorite expeditions was climbing Mt. Olympus (7980’ elevation), in Olympic National Park, in August 2002. “You start close to sea level in the Hoh Rain Forest, then hike in 17+ miles into a beautiful alpine area,” he says. “You cross the Blue glacier, then a short rock pitch to the summit. The weather window we had made this climb very memorable because the area gets so much rain.” (According to the National Park Service, annual precipitation at Mt. Olympus is 200+ inches.) Keith has also climbed all of the “ten ‘9er’s,’ which are the ten highest non-volcanic peaks in Washington.” “My greatest mountaineering challenge is probably the weather. You cannot control it and the
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mountain environment makes its own,” he says. “Know when to turn around.” Although mountaineering requires an extensive gear list—as it’s a combination of mountain climbing, backcountry camping and skiing—rather than any particular gear item, what Keith values most is his “knowledge on how to travel [and] live in the wilderness.” He shares his experienced knowledge by teach-
What Keith values most is his “knowledge on how to travel and live in the wilderness.” ing Mountain Travel Rescue classes—like a condensed version of the Spokane Mountaineers’ Mountain School—and avalanche classes for the National Ski Patrol. He has been a ski patroller at Mt. Spokane since 2000, where he also serves as Search & Rescue advisor. His three-part advice for people new to mountaineering: 1) “Build up your gear slowly over time. You don’t need to get the latest and greatest equipment.” 2) Join the Spokane Mountaineers. 3) Practice your climbing skills at Wild Walls (an indoor climbing gym) and outdoors at Minnehaha and Q’emiln parks. His other advice: “Be prepared and take a wilderness first responder course.” Keith also enjoys running, alpine and crosscountry skiing, mountain biking, golf and ice hockey. As for gear, this 55-year-old climber jokes,
“Some of my stuff is old, like me.” Which is why not all model names are included for the manufacturer/brand listed, usually because it’s no longer available. BACKPACK: Cilogear (based in Portland, OR) FOOTWEAR: Scarpa “Inverno” MITTENS: Outdoor Research “Alti Mittens” GAITERS: Outdoor Research “Crocodile” SKIS: K2 “Coomback” SKI BINDING: Dynafit “TLT Vertical FT12” SKI BOOTS: Dynafit “TLT5 Mountain TFX” POLES: Black Diamond “Flicklock” SNOW SHOVEL: Volle CRAMPONS: Petzl “Sarken Leverlock” ICE AXE: Black Diamond & Grivel ROPE: 9mm Mammut dry HARNESS: for alpine climbing, Black Diamond “Alpine Bod”; for rock climbing, Petzl “Adjamn” SNOW ANCHORS: MSR “pickets and flukes” JACKET: Marmot 3 layer Gortex SHELL PANTS: Mountain Hardware BASE LAYERS: Patagonia HAT: SmartWool EYEWARE: Adidas “Yodi” goggle; Bolle “irex 100” glacier glasses TENT: Nemo “Tenshi” STOVE: MSR “Whisperlite” SLEEPING GEAR: Feathered Friends sleeping bag; Big Agnes & Ridgerest sleeping pads INSULATION LAYER: Feathered Friends down coat BIVY SACK: Feathered Friends WATER TREATMENT: MSP “HyperFlow.” //
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Strictly Business Bicycle Outerwear / By Jon Snyder As a year-round bike commuter, I find dialing in the right clothes is a bigger challenge than rain, wind or snow. I need to find jackets that look good and keep me from getting soaked on the way to meeting. It’s not hard to find gear that can handle half that equation. Anything that can do both will not be cheap. Which brings up a mental block for me: price. I really love to buy cheap gear and troll thrift stores, but you simply are not going to find the best riding clothes that way. It’s easy for me to fall into the trap of buying four or five cheap jackets that all do something well, but don’t come close to having all the features I really need in one package. Sometimes you just need to shell out the bucks for one item that does exactly what you need it to, and will last
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The design is simple and functional. I can get from meeting to meeting while commuting on my bike and wear it for business outdoor functions in fall and winter because it looks classy. I have been awfully hard on this jacket, but it keeps coming back for more. My only minor quibbles would be that the Gore-Tex tends to be hard to remove grease stains from, and it would be nice if there was a mechanism to tie down the hood—although I often put the hood under my helmet to waterproof my head in the rain. Nau Succinct Trench Price: $280 Made in China Nau.com
Left: Milwaukee Hoodie. // Right: NAU Succinct trench.
a long time. That last part is important. We don’t call this column “Punish Stuff ” for nothing. Some magazines will do reviews that just list features of a product without really subjecting it to proper abuse. My bike is a good example. If it were a dog, I’d be in jail for cruelty to animals. The same goes for these jackets. The Swrve Milwaukee Jacket Price: $175 Made In USA Swrve.com The Swrve Milwaukee Jacket is an item I’ve owned for three years and ridden with for hundreds and hundreds of miles. The one I have is green and made from Gore-Tex, and while it is technically not “waterproof ”—because the seams aren’t sealed—it has always been waterproof and breathable for me. It has a hood, a back zippered pocket big enough for a U-lock, an optional reflective strip, and a fleecelined interior. It’s great for riding in wind, rain and snow—I’ve even gone skiing in it—but it doesn’t heat up too easily in warm temps. The stitching and material have taken a lot of wear in three years but show no signs of weakening. After three years, my zipper broke, but I sent it back to Swrve and they repaired it free-of-charge. The Milwaukee that I bought three years ago was a bit cheaper than the version now being sold, but the new jackets continue to be packed with small but important improvements. The jacket now has up and down zippers, a more tailored hood for better visibility, pit-zippers, and a big side-entry back pocket that also serves as ventilation. New versions are also available in other fabrics that are waterresistant and breathable, not just Gore-Tex.
The Milwaukee is not long enough to wear over a sport coat. That’s where the Nau Succinct Trench comes in. I waited a long time to buy this jacket because I wanted to make sure it was what I needed and I had to save up. After 18 months of wearing it, I’m convinced it was worth the money. I ride my bike in a suit all the time. It’s really hard find a good riding jacket that will go over a suit. Cheap trench coats don’t breathe and will turn you into a sweaty mess. Cool-looking trenches often are too bulky and don’t have bike-friendly features. The Succinct Trench does it all. The coat is tough, really lightweight, waterproof and breathable. It can be wadded up to about the size of half a bread loaf for easy stashing in a pannier. The design and material is such that after you unwad it the coats still looks good—the design incorporates the wrinkles. It comes with a hood that can be stowed away. The material does not easily show stains or dirt. It can be zipped or buttoned, and the high collar provides some nice protection for your neck and chin. It has zippered pockets and an interior pocket. It comes with soft material in the pockets and around the neck that feels really nice. It’s also made from recycled materials. Did I mention how good it looks? The cut and shape of the design is right on. You can wear it to the most formal settings if you need to. My only wish would be some sort of reflective highlighting. The dark color makes you less visible when riding. But that’s minor concern. Next time you are looking for bicycle outerwear, do this calculation: price divided by how many years it will last, plus the savings of driving your car less, minus the hassle of not having everything you need in one piece of gear. That should equal a good buy. //
Everyday Cyclist HiT By A Car
When The Worst Happens / By Hank Greer How would being in a collision with a vehicle while riding a bike affect you? Would you feel more vulnerable? Would you soldier on regardless? I’ve never been in a collision but I know a few people who have, and they agreed to share their experiences.
Al Barrett commuting home from work. Photo by Hank Greer.
In early October 2003, while living in Nagano, Japan, Erika Henry was riding her bike home from work. Although she saw the car approaching in the distance behind her, she didn’t pay it much attention because she thought it was going to pass her. It didn’t. The collision knocked her unconscious, and it knocked out her eye contacts. When she regained consciousness, she knew she needed to make a phone call. She yelled, in Japanese, “Give me a cell phone!” and a bystander loaned her a phone. Stunned and disoriented, Erika knew the number to call but didn’t know whom she was calling. When Daniel, her husband, answered she told him, “I’ve been hit by a car and I’m on the corner of Division and Sprague and I can’t see anything.” Her incredulous husband could only ask, “Where are you?” Erika repeated herself and then noticed the medical crew preparing to load her into the ambulance. “I’m going to go with these men now,” she said before hanging up. Division and Sprague? Daniel knew it was serious—they had been living in Japan for six months by then. He immediately went to the nearest hospital to find his wife. Looking back, Erika can see the humor in the situation, although it was very serious at the time. Along with a concussion, she suffered torn ligaments in her knee. After surgeries and a lot of time in the hospital, her knee is still not fully functional. In June 2007, Al Barrett, of Spokane, stopped at an intersection in northwest Spokane where he planned to make a left turn onto the arterial. He described it as one of those odd intersections where more than one road intersects at an angle, because the arterial doesn’t follow the normal north-south pattern of the road grid. He looked left and right and saw it was clear. But there was a car on the other side of the road that wasn’t signaling, and since it was at an angle, he wasn’t sure which way it was going. He didn’t think he
waited long. Once the car moved and he saw it wouldn’t impede his left turn, he took off—right into the path of a car coming from his left. He flew onto the hood, caved in the windshield with his backpack and helmet, rolled off, and landed on the roadway next to the driver’s door. Other than some road rash, soreness and a cracked helmet, he was no worse for wear. In June 2010, John Savage, of Spokane Valley, was riding to work and had the green light at the intersection when a car came from his right and struck him. He suffered a loss of consciousness, three broken ribs and a couple of chipped vertebra. In June 2011, Spokane resident Rachel Scrudder watched an oncoming car begin a U-turn and then stop to allow the cyclist in front of her pass by. The driver didn’t look to see if anyone else was coming and drove into Rachel, bouncing her onto the hood and back onto the asphalt. She suffered minor injuries. Erika explains that an 85-year-old male driver just didn’t see her. She wasn’t afraid to ride again because of the car collision; rather, she feared she couldn’t rely on her knee. For a while, she rode a bike with an electrical motor assist. Since returning to Spokane, she rides and bike commutes as much as she can. Al considers what happened to him as the best
“I know that every day I go out on the road I take a risk. I always try to ride defensively.” possible outcome of a bad situation caused by a moment of poor judgment. He continues to bike commute but tends to avoid similar types of intersections where multiple roads meet at angles. John loves to bike and he loves his bikes, but he no longer commutes to work. He describes getting hit by a car as “a shitty deal.” Since he is the sole provider for his family, he feels his responsibility to his family is greater than a bike commute. Instead, he keeps a bike in his car and takes it to the Centennial Trail where he rides either before or after work. He rides during all seasons, using one of several bikes in the warmer months and a cyclocross bike with studded tires in the winter. After her collision, Rachel says she had no second thoughts about bike commuting: “I know that every day I go out on the road I take a risk. I always try to ride defensively.” How would you be affected? Statistically, you will probably never know. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, only 6 of the 460 fatalities and 116 of the 2,474 seriously injured in collisions in 2010 were cyclists—1,322 of 101,874 collisions statewide involved cyclists. Although it can have some dangerous moments, cycling is a safe activity. To help keep the odds in your favor, be visible, follow the rules of the road, be predictable, and ride defensively. //
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Outdoor Calendar CLIMBING (Ongoing) Vertical Introduction. When: Tuesdays
and Thursdays 6 – 8, Saturdays 4 – 6 PM. Where: Wild Walls 202 W. 2nd Ave. In this class you will learn the fundamentals to climb indoors: fitting the harness, knot tying, and proper belay technique. This class (or previous experience and passing our belay test) is a prerequisite for top roping in our facility. The 2-hour class includes equipment, One 2-hour session, 1 week membership and more. Ages 12+, $35. Info: 509-455-9596.
(Ongoing) Introduction to Lead Climbing. When:
Last two Tuesdays of the Month 4 -6 PM. Where: Wild Walls 202 W. 2nd Ave. For climbers looking to further their climbing ability and increase the options available to them, our lead climbing class will prepare you for the world of sport climbing! With an emphasis on safety, you will learn proper technique for both lead belaying and lead climbing, as well as helpful strategies for efficient sport climbing. This class is ideal for those looking to prepare themselves for outdoor climbing in a safer, more controlled environment. Minimum class size of four people, Experience required, $75. Info: 509455-9596
(Ongoing Mondays & Wednesdays) Spider Monkeys Climbing Club. When: 5 – 7 PM. Where:
Wild Walls, 202 W. 2nd Ave. For kids ages 4 – 10 years. Please call ahead. Come climb and meet new friends! Info: 509-455-9596.
(November 1) Reel Rock 7. When: 7 PM. Where: 2002 N. Division. REEL ROCK shows are exciting events where climbers and outdoors lovers come together to celebrate the ultimate in adventure filmmaking. . For our seventh year, Sender Films and Big UP Productions are combining the biggest names in the sport with stories of pushing the limits like never before. From battling Himalayan peaks to a battle on Spanish limestone to establish the world’s first 5.15c. From the non-conformist world of offwidth climbing to the new found fame of the boundary-pushing sport of free soloing. This year’s films are nothing short of intrepid tales that will get your palms sweating from beginning to end. FREE. Info: 509-455-9596. (November 15 & 27) Discover Rock Class. When:
6 - 8 PM. Where: Mt. Gear 2002 N. Division. Everything you need to harness up, tie in and belay with confidence. This class is for those who wish to get into climbing, as well as for parents wishing to get their young ones climbing safely. $20. Info: Info: 509-455-9596.
CYCLING (Ongoing) WOW Cycling Spokane. WOW is excited that Fall is here! Check our FaceBook page for upcoming rides and activities! Tailwinds to you! Info: 509-951-6366, wowcycling.com (Ongoing) Belles and Baskets. Whatever style your cycle, join other Spokane women for no-drop rides, treats, and friendship. Info: 509-951-4090, facebook.com/bellesandbaskets. (November 4) Inland Northwest Cyclocross Series. Where: Moses Lake, WA Blue Herron Park. Info: emdesports.com.
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(November 11) Inland Northwest Cyclocross Series. Where: Mead, WA Walter’s Fruit Ranch. Info: emdesports.com.
(November 18) Inland Nortwest Cyclocross Series finals Where: Millriver on Seltice, Coeur d’Alene, ID. Info: www.emdesports.com.
ALPINE SKIING, NORDIC SKIING, SNOWSHOEING (November 3) Mt. Spokane Job Fair. When 8 AM. Where Lodge Two on the Mountain. Bring your resume and be ready to interview! The Job Fair gives you the opportunity to meet the managers, obtain immediate answers to your questions, get assistance in choosing what positions best match your qualifications, and what positions you may want to apply for. Info: mtspokane.com. (November 3) - Lookout Ski Swap. When: 9 AM – 3 PM. Where: Kootenai County Fairgrounds. The 14th Annual Winter Swap will be held on Saturday, November 3rd from 9am to 3pm at the Kootenai County Fairground. Great opportunity to sell and/ or purchase used ski and snowboard gear at affordable prices. Huge selection plus show specials on winter clothing from numerous local vendors. A percentage of the proceeds are used to support the Lookout Pass and Silver Mountain Ski Patrols. Info: skilookout.com.
Submit your event at www.outtheremonthly.com 507 N. Howard St. Riverfront Park’s Ice Palace covered outdoor rink invites you to enjoy the best of winter and the best of Spokane. With over 750 pairs of skates, the most public skating, indoor seating and just plain fun, the Ice Palace is a great family or date activity. Info: 509-625-6601
(November 3 – December 8) Ice Skate Lessons. When: 10 – 10:45 AM. Where: Riverfront Park Ice Palace. Everyone’s favorite, fun winter program offers beginning lessons in an easy to learn format. The skills taught include skating forward, backward, stopping, crossovers and jumps appropriate for each skill level. Fees include lessons, skate rental and 5 free admissions. Helmets and outdoor clothing are recommended. Ages 5-12, $39. Info: spokaneparks. org.
CURLING
(November 4 – December 16) Curling League. When: 6 – 10 PM. Where: Riverfront Park Ice Palace. Co-ed recreational curling: Join the Lilac City Curling Club in their inaugural curling league. Open to curlers of all ages and experience (or inexperience) levels, this will give curlers and wannabe’s the chance to learn and hone their skills. The club will supply stones and sheets. Team of 4+ players, Ages 16+, $650 per team. Info: lilaccitycurling@ gmail.com, spokaneparks.org
RUNNING (November 3) Zeitgeist Half Marathon. Boise, ID.
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(November 4) Qualchan XC 12km. When: 10 AM.
Where: High Drive @ Manito Bvld. Strenuous cross country race on Spokane’s South Hill Bluff. Part
SIXMONTHTRAININGCALENDAR CYCLING (March 10) Gran Fondo Ephrata. 78 miles of paved and gravel roads. Info: rideviciouscycle. com
(December 29) Methow Valley Ski Rodeo/ Loppet. Info: mvsta.com (January 25) Schweitzer Junior Race Series.
PM. Where 12425 E. Trent Ave.
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This race series will provide a low-cost ski racing opportunity for both experienced and new racers ages 6-16. Racers will meet at 5:30 PM on Friday, January 4th, for the first session. Info: schweitzer. com.
Spokane. Come in to Fitness Fanatics to learn how to get more from your cross-country skis. Info: fitfanatics.com.
(April 2012 - August 2012) Baddlands Cooper Jones Twilight Series Races. When: Tuesday
(January 26) Methow Valley Pursuit & Nordic Festival. A variety of Nordic ski events. Info:
(November 8) Nordic Waxing Clinic. When: 6 – 8
(November 10) Pray for Snow Party. When: tbd.
Where: Silver Mountain Resort. Join us as we pay homage to Ullr, the snow god, by watching ski movies with food and drink specials and SWAG. Info: silvermt.com.
(November 11) Winter Sports Kick-off & Twinkie Roast. When: 11 AM - 4 PM. Where: REI, 1125 N
(April) Frozen Flatlands – Baddlands Cycling’s multi-staged, multi-day annual event. Info:
only. Info: schweitzer.com
RUNNING
(February 3) Chicks on Sticks. 8km ski event.
(February) Partners in Pain 5K. Info: brrc.net (May 2012) Lilac Bloomsday Run, the 36th.
Monroe. Meet with vendors to find out about new gear. Get great deals on passes. Roast a Twinkie to guarantee so good powder. rei.com/spokane. Info: 509-328-9900, rei.com/spokane
Info: www.bloomsdayrun.org
(November 18) Fall Beast. Snoqualmie, WA. A
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day-long romp through the best late fall weather and terrain that Western Washington has to offer. Info: beastrace.com.
(December 6) Cross Country Ski Basics. When: 7
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evenings at 6 PM. Where: Cheney, Spokane, Rathdrum, Liberty Lake, Steptoe Butte. USAC Sanctioned bicycle racing. Road races and crits. A, B, C, and Wms Packs. Info: 509-456-0432, baddlands.org.
(May 11) Sunflower Relay and Trail Marathon. Info: mvsta.com
(May 26, 2012) Coeur d’Alene Marathon. Info: cdamarathon.com, 509-979-4370.
(Ongoing Friday Nights starting in February) Schweitzer Starlight Race Series. 21 and over
Proceeds donated to The Wellness Place in Wenatchee. Info:skileavenworth.com
(February 10) Langlauf 10K Ski Race 35th Annual XC Ski race at Mt. Spokane. Info: spokanelanglauf.org
(February 22) 49º North – Toyota Ski Free Friday. When: all day. Where 49º North Mountain Resort. Info: ski49.com.
SNOWSHOE (February 2) Schweitzer Snowshoe Stampede Race. A snowshoe race on the Nordic trails. Info:
PM. Where: REI, 1125 N Monroe. Learn the basics about gear, technique and where to go for this fun winter sport. Register at rei.com/spokane. Info: 509328-9900, rei.com/spokane
SKIING
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(January-March) Nordic Kids. Nordic Ski Lessons for Kids. Info: spokanenordic.org
TRIATHALON / MULTI-SPORT / ADVENTURE RACING
(December 15) Great Scott Cross Country Race.
(December) Fitness Fanatics Nordic Ski Lessons Start. Info: fitfanatics.com.
(April 14) Rage In The Sage Mountain Bike Duathlon. Run 2.5 miles, Bike 10 miles, Run 2.5
When: tbd. Where: Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Don’t miss the first Cross Country Race of the season. Info: schweitzer.com
miles. Info: 3rrr.org //
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(November 1 - March 3) Riverfront Park Ice Palace. When: Tue-Sun 11 AM - 5 PM; Tue-Thurs
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7 PM - 8:30 PM; Fri and Sat 7 PM - 10 PM. Where:
Outdoor Calendar (November 22) BRRC Turkey Trot, When: 9 AM. Where: Manito Park Duck Pond. Join us for a quick trot before sitting down to your Thanksgiving meal. Info: brrc.net.
WALKING/HIKING (November) Antione Peak Day Hike. Contact Spokane Mountaineers for meet-up details. This is a circuitous route mostly on old logging roads and about 8 miles and 2000 ft gain. Hopefully the fall colors are evident as we will pass by many Tamarack (Western Larch) tree stands along the way. Views of the Spokane Valley and beyond are impressive. Dogs on leashes are permitted. No passes needed. Info: spokanemountaineers.org, ingaanddon@msn. com.
(November 1) Reel Rock 7. When: 7 PM. Where:
2002 N. Division. REEL ROCK shows are exciting events where climbers and outdoors lovers come together to celebrate the ultimate in adventure filmmaking. . For our seventh year, Sender Films and Big UP Productions are combining the biggest names in the sport with stories of pushing the limits like never before. From battling Himalayan peaks to a battle on Spanish limestone to establish the world’s first 5.15c. From the non-conformist world of offwidth climbing to the new found fame of the boundarypushing sport of free soloing. This year’s films are nothing short of intrepid tales that will get your palms sweating from beginning to end. FREE. Info: 509-455-9596.
(November 8) Zombie Preparedness: Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse. When: 7 PM. Where: REI,
PADDLING / RIVER SPORTS
1125 N Monroe. Zombies have taken over! What will you do? How will you survive? Find out at our informational session. Register at rei.com/spokane. Info: 509-328-9900, rei.com/spokane
(Ongoing) Masters Rowing. When: T, TH 6 - 7:30
(November 11) Winter Sports Kick-off. When: 11
PM, Sat 7:30 - 9:30 AM, Where: Spokane River near Upriver Dam. Masters rowing practices for experienced rowers and those who have completed Learn to Row. Sculling and sweep rowing. Recreational and competitive. Fully coached practices. Info: spokanerowing.org.
YOGA (Ongoing Mondays) Flow Yoga When: 7:15 – 8:30 PM. Where Wild Walls Climbing Gym 202 W. Second Ave. Info: 509-455-9596, wildwalls.com
(Ongoing Wednesdays) Intro to Yoga When: 7:15 – 8:15 PM. Where Wild Walls Climbing Gym 202 W. Second Ave. Info: 509-455-9596, wildwalls.com
(November 1 – December 13) Yoga Deeper Stretch. When 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Where: Urban
(November 2 – December 14) Yoga Basic. When
9-10 AM. Where: Urban Ashram Yoga Studio 918 S Cedar. Feel great! Classes designed to meet you where you are. Relax into ever deepening levels of flexibility, strength and well-being. De-stress and revitalize through yoga asanas, breathing, focusing and relaxation techniques. Appropriate for beginners as well as continuing students. No class Thanksgiving week. Ages 16+, $60. Info: spokaneparks.org.
(November 3 – December 15) When: 9 – 10 AM. Where: Urban Ashram Yoga Studio 918 S Cedar. If you have not exercised for a while, suffer from some of the aches and pains that accompany life, or you simply want to de-stress in a very gentle matter, this is the class for you. Ages 16+, $60. Info: spokaneparks.org.
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(November 12) Wonderland Adventure Camp. When: 9 AM – 3 PM. Where: Corbin Art Center 507 W 7th Ave. Come and join us for a wild and wacky wonderland adventure day. Make your own Mad Hatter hat and other fun crafts.. You will make your own cookies and punch to share. Please bring a lunch and dress for a mess. $35, Ages 6-11. Info: spokaneparks.org.
(November 16, 17 &18) Banff Mountain Film Festival. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World
Tour brings Banff to audiences around the globe. Immediately after the Festival ends in November, a selection of the best films go on tour across Canada, the United States, and internationally from Scotland to South Africa to China, Japan, New Zealand, Antarctica, and points in between. Each year, the films travel to 32 countries reaching more than 245,000 people at over 635 screenings. Host organizations in each tour location choose a program that reflects the interests of their local audiences from a selection of films on exploration and adventure, culture and environment, and mountain sports. $15 each all shows $40. Info: 509-455-9596.
(November 17-24) Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce Kendall Subaru Clearwater Snake Steelhead Derby. Info: 509-758-7712, steelhead-
derby.com
(November 28) NE Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. When: 7-8 PM. Where:
SIERR Building at McKinstry, 850 E. Spokane. Monthly meeting. Guest speaker: Adam Gebauer; investigating several aspects of ecohydrology of reed canary grass compared with other riparian species. Followed by monthly business meeting. Info: 321948-5125, jcannon@landscounci.org //
SUSTAINABILITY CALENDAR (November 8) Avista’s Energy Fair. When 3 PM – 6 PM. Where: East Central Community Center, 500
(November 9 – 11) 2nd Annual Inland Northwest Permaculture Conference. When various. Where:
University of Montana, Missoula. You are invited to attend the 2nd Inland Northwest Permaculture Conference. Bringing permaculture people together from around the Inland Northwest to exchange information and increase collaboration. INPC invites people who are working towards a positive future in any field of endeavor. We are open to presentations on the many topics related to permaculture. The INPC will feature introductory and advanced workshops. A great opportunity for people who are new to permaculture. $80 admission fee for the whole event-- a great deal!. $40 for students. Day passes available.Info: inlandnorthwestpermaculture.com.
(November 10) Bloom Spokane Birth Options Class. When: 2 - 4 PM. Where: Sun People Dry
Goods Co, 32 W 2nd Ave, Ste. 200, Women, their partners and families are encouraged to attend our free educational class early in pregnancy or even prior to conception, as this is the optimal time for learning about selecting caregivers, choosing a birth environment that feels safe and identifying the personal preferences and beliefs that will inform your birth choices. In this class we will discuss: What Contributes to a Positive Birth Experience, Birth Settings, Types of Care Providers, Medical Interventions, Childbirth Preparation Classes, Labor Support & Doulas, Planning Your Birth. Info: bloomspokane.com.
(November 15) FREE Film Showing of “Blue Gold”. When: 4 - 5:30 PM. Where: Sun People Dry
Goods Co, 32 W 2nd Ave, Ste. 200. In every corner of the globe, we are polluting, diverting, pumping, and wasting our limited supply of fresh water as population and technology grows. Info: 509-368-9378, sunpeopledrygoods.com
(November 19) Sustainable Resources INW Business Luncheon. When: 11:30 AM. Where:
Spokane Convention Center. This Months Topic will be Recycling. Come get the information you need to incorporate sustainability into your business (and life)while enjoying a delicious lunch and networking with like minded individuals. Hosted by Sustainable Resources INW. Info: brownpapertickets.com/event/217772.
(November 23 – 25) The Festival of Fair Trade. When: 10AM – 5PM. Where 35. West Main. Spokane. The Festival of Fair Trade was started by Ganesh Himal Trading, a local fair trade business that began importing fairly traded jewelry, clothing, home décor items and accessories from Nepal in 1984. Ganesh Himal Trading created their wholesale business in Spokane to market products they purchased from Tibetan refugees, women’s development projects and cottage industries in Nepal. Come support local fair trade businesses. Info: ganeshhimaltrading.com/festivaloffairtrade. //
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Ashram Yoga Studio 918 S Cedar. A blend of Pilates and Yoga that improves strength, flexibility, balance and stamina. Tone your Powerhouse, increase your confidence and develop your mental clarity by synchronizing your breathing and movement. Led by nationally certified fitness professional, Joan Magnelli. Perfect for beginners and above, who are able to easily move between the floor and standing poses. Bring own sticky mat. No class 11/22. Ages 16+, $60. Info: spokaneparks.org.
AM - 4 PM. Where: REI, 1125 N. Monroe. Experts say our Spokane winter will be cold and wet. That means lots and lots of the white stuff! In order to be ready for anything Mother Nature throws our way, join us for this annual event. Info: 509-328-9900, rei. com/spokane
S. Stone St., Spokane. We know that keeping your home energy efficient and managing your energy bills are important to you. Avista Energy Fairs are held in neighborhood community centers and offer the opportunity to see low-cost and no-cost energy efficiency tools in action, get some free samples to try out at your own home and give you the chance to get in touch with other community resources that have information we hope you will find valuable. Info: avistautilities.com.
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of Bloomsday Road Runners Club’s XC series. $4 DOR only. Info: 509-448-2616, brrc.net
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Eight years and 100 issues later, we still aren’t running out of things to cover about the great outdoors here in the Inland Northwest. Our advertisers have been rock solid in supporting us over the years and our readers have been incredibly loyal. We’ve won some awards, watched a few competitors go under, and seen a lot of change in the outdoor scene. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the great access to outdoor adventure in our region and how much people love it. Here are nine follow-ups to cover stories we’ve done over the years as we prepare for our next 100 issues. Thanks for your support. - Jon Snyder, Editor-in-Chief SEPTEMBER 2004 SPOKANE’S GUIDE TO OUTDOOR RECREATION, ROADTRIPS + MUSIC MONTHLY
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to push the project ahead—so long as it can gain public momentum again. Now that the longenvisioned Kendall Yards project is taking shape, and the Centennial Trail portion that connects to the Sandifur Bridge will be paved and finished in the coming months, the Spokane whitewater park might make another appearance in an OTM feature. (JJ)
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------------------------------------------------------DECEMBER 2004 “Wilderness Anti-Terrorism: How Will Metaline’s New Border Patrol Station Secure the Northern Border?” ------------------------------------------------------THEN: The new U.S. Border Patrol station in Metaline Falls, Washington, which opened in December 2003, had 13 border patrol agents working the 22-mile-long wilderness that comprises the U.S.-Canada border in Pend Orielle and Stevens Counties. OTM’s cover story delved into these agents’ backcountry patrol work and how the small community was being impacted by this federal agency’s presence. ------------------------------------------------------NOW: Due to stricter Department of Homeland Security rules, the media doesn’t have such an easy time acquiring information these days. We can’t just call the number for the Metaline Falls Border Patrol Station listed on the government’s
And according to documents from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website, for fiscal year 2011 Spokane’s Northern Border Sector, which includes seven stations, employed 257 agents and completed 293 “illegal alien apprehensions” with all but 59 of those from Mexico. (Source: www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/border_security/border_patrol/usbp_statistics/fy_ profile_2011.ctt/fy_profile_2011.pdf) The sector includes all of eastern Washington and Idaho, and western Montana up to the Continental Divide. Too many agents and not enough work along the Northern Border, is what some people are saying is the problem today for America’s largest federal law enforcement agency. A September 2012 report published by the Immigration Policy Center, entitled “Unwise Policy, Illegal Practice: Border Patrol Agents as Interpreters Along the Northern Border,” and written by Lisa Graybill— an attorney and former legal director of the ACLU-Texas—highlights some of the problems. Graybill writes that retired U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agent Bob Wilson, who “served his final six years as the supervisor of a USBP station in the Spokane Sector” described “the glut of 30 agents now assigned to his former station. According to an article Wilson published in the Examiner, agents from Metaline Falls Station have apprehended a total of two undocumented immigrants entering at the Canadian border since the station was created, and agents are ‘bored’.” Later in Graybill’s 28-page report, she states that OneAmerica—the largest immigration advocacy group in Washington State—in its report entitled The Growing Human Rights Crisis Along Washington’s Northern Border, “described the collaboration between USBP agents and local law enforcement as a ‘dangerous fusion.’” This was because USBP agents were providing Spanish interpretation at the scene of traffic stops, resulting in detainments and deportations. (Similar incidents have occurred throughout the country.) Graybill also describes how agents responded, uninvited, to Spokane Police Department incidents on April 15, 2012, even though SPD had matters under control. Nearly two weeks later, on April 26, the ACLU filed a class-action lawsuit in Seattle’s U.S. District Court office against the USBP for “stopping vehicles and interrogating occupants without legal justification,” according to an ACLU
Spanish, or making its own traffic stops, the heightened presence of USBP in local law enforcement situations “jeopardizes communitypolice relations and undermines public health and safety,” according to Graybill. How this impacts the Inland Northwest is fodder for watchdog news media. (Although OTM obtained permission to interview the patrol agent in charge at the Metaline Falls Station, the agent’s responses and comments were unable to be approved by USBP and submitted to OTM before press deadline. We hope to share those comments in our next issue.)
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------------------------------------------------------JUNE 2007 “Triathlon Tips From Brandyn Roark Gray” – Q&A interview ------------------------------------------------------THEN: Brandyn Roark Gray was living in Sandpoint, Idaho, and was one of the top-ranked female amateur competitors on the XTERRA off-road triathlon series. ------------------------------------------------------NOW: Marketing herself as a professional multisport mountain athlete and coach (check out her website, gobranbran.com), she now goes by the name Brandyn Jean Roark—due to her divorce from husband Trever Gray, who was also an amateur XTERRA racer in 2007. And she now
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webpage and talk to the agent who answers the phone. What OTM did learn is that Agent David Abegglen, who was profiled in detail throughout the article, is no longer working at the station.
press release. The USBP is accused of making traffic stops based on skin color or perceived ethnicity of Olympic Peninsula residents. Overall, whether it’s USBP monitoring 911 calls and responding when a caller speaks
lives, works and trains in Seattle. But much more has happened between then and now. “The past five years of my life have been filled with some huge hurdles, tough lessons, and major twists and turns,” she says. “I have always November 2012
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kept a grounded perspective on my racing and my life, and I have always kept my head up and eyes looking forward.” In 2008, she moved from Sandpoint to New Mexico to help coach a USA Swimming team,
employers…who encourage me in my racing, which makes all of this attainable.” Because Brandyn grew up in Coeur d’Alene, before moving to western Washington at age 14, she says it’s one of her “favorite places to visit.” Next summer she hopes to bring one of her SNRGY Multisport mountain bike skills and swim technique coaching clinics to town. (ASM) ------------------------------------------------------APRIL 2007 “Start Heart-Rate Training Now: 8 Tests You Can Do Yourself ” featuring Ana Cabrera on the cover ------------------------------------------------------THEN: This issue’s cover story featured the legs of one of the best female runners in Spokane. Yes, lots of people noticed the legs of the KHQ reporter Ana Cabrera. Without a doubt, Ana’s local fame stemmed from her time in front of the camera, but she also earned some well-deserved notoriety as a local runner. Ana ran cross-country and track for Washington State University, and she finished 37th at the Pac-10 Championships her senior year. She ran impressive times at Bloomsday as well as the Portland Marathon. Better still, Ana participated in several relay
reading, cooking and running.” (JJ) ------------------------------------------------------SEPTEMBER 2007 “How Did That Bike Get To Africa?” – Q&A with David Peckham, founder and director of Village Bicycle Project ------------------------------------------------------THEN: Village Bicycle Project (VBP), an economic development program that ships bikes to Ghana, began in 1999 and was organized by the Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute in Moscow, Idaho. Founder/director David Peckham frequently traveled to Ghana to oversee and organize the program’s activities. ------------------------------------------------------NOW: Big changes have occurred, starting with VBP becoming its own independent non-profit organization in 2009 and basing its headquarters in Seattle. That same year VBP expanded into Sierra Leone, creating the same infrastructure used in Ghana, “based on a free one-day repair workshop where participants can buy a bike at a substantially reduced price compared to the market rates,” says Meg Watson, VBP operations director. (David Peckam is still the program’s director.)
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runs across Washington State to benefit Special Olympics. She even ran with the Flying Irish club. ------------------------------------------------------NOW: Since Ana grew up in Denver and Littleton, naturally, she returned to Colorado. She joined the 7NEWS team in July 2009 as a weekend morning anchor and reporter. Soon after, in January 2011, she became the weekday morning anchor. According to her bio on
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the Denver news channel station, “Ana enjoys spending time with her new son, Jackson, husband, Ben, and her energetic golden retriever, Lola. She enjoys cheering on the Broncos, Rockies, Nuggets and Avalanche. Her other hobbies include hiking, skiing, playing family games,
“We have also been teaching school girls to ride in an after-school program and have installed ‘bicycle libraries’ to help girls get to school,” she says. “Our proudest accomplishment is our work, which to date has delivered 60,000 bikes to Ghana and Sierra Leone, has taught over 12,000 people to maintain and repair their bikes, and we have distributed over 22,000 specialized bike tools in 14 African countries. We have expanded our African staff in Ghana, and improved the availability of much needed parts, tires and tubes.” VBP’s future goals are to strengthen their repair programs and increase access to them, increase the annual import of bikes, and continue to build opportunities for women to participate in bicycle riding, according to Meg. “We believe that bicycles offer opportunity and hope to people whose lives are limited by their lack of access to affordable and sustainable transportation,” says Meg. “Our motto is ‘Bicycles change everything’.” To learn more about VBP, including how to donate a bike or bike parts, visit www.villagebicycleproject.org. (ASM) ------------------------------------------------------OCTOBER 2007 “Jess Walter’s Spokane: A Walking and Biking Tour Deep Into the Heart of the Lilac City” ------------------------------------------------------THEN: Local novelist Jess Walter provided commentary about 19 locations that were included in his three Spokane-based novels—Over Tumbled Graves, Land of the Blind and Citizen Vince. ------------------------------------------------------NOW: Jess has published three more novels: The Zero (2006, National Book Award finalist), The Financial Lives of the Poets (2009) and Beautiful Ruins (June 2012).
turns to selling marijuana to save his family’s home from foreclosure. “I purposefully didn’t name the city so it would be a universal story, so people would connect more with Matt’s anxiety, which felt to me national and not connected to any region.” Jess also wrote a script based on the novel, which he sold in Hollywood; however, he says
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the movie is “in that endless process of predevelopment, so I really don’t know if it’s going to get made or where it might be filmed.” As for current projects, Jess says: “I’m still working on the next novel, but I do have a book of short stories coming out in February, called We Live in Water. The stories…[are] all set in the northwest; about half of them are set in Spokane, and they reflect the interest I’ve had
in the last few years with people living on the edges of our economic system, the people we drive past and barely notice. Also criminals. And zombies. And for those who remember my old ‘Urban Outdoorsman’ column [in OTM], there’s even a Spokane River fishing story.” (ASM) -----------------------------------------------------NOVEMBER 2008 “Can Nature Heal the Wounds of War?” -----------------------------------------------------THEN: Local combat veterans struggling with reintegration to civilian life, unemployment or PTSD were being helped by eco-therapy programs, including two environmental job skills programs—the Veterans Conservation Corps and the Veterans Environmental Academy— and specialized outdoor recreation programs, such as the Wounded Warrior Project. -----------------------------------------------------NOW: The Veterans Environmental Academy didn’t survive past its pilot program. According to Seth Maier, the former local coordinator, the program’s funding was unsustainable, and a new VA education benefit replaced the need for the education stipend the academy provided. Seth continues to coordinate activities for the Wash. Department of Veteran Affairs’ Spokane chapter of the Veterans Conservation Corps (VCC), “but the focus has shifted on a couple different fronts,” he says. “[We want to] support all veterans on campus as well as we can,” and not only the ones enrolled in specific degree programs. (Seth works as an independent contractor for the VA while also working at Spokane Falls Community College as a certifying official, processing paperwork for vets to receive their federal education benefits.) Seth plans environmental service-learning projects—like tree planting on public lands—on Saturdays during the fall and spring to provide eco-therapy for veterans, as well as opportunities to complete service-learning hours (which are required by many college programs), gain experience in environmental career fields, connect with the local community, and enjoy a sense of camaraderie with fellow veterans. Although Seth primarily recruits veterans from local community college campuses, VCC events are open to all veterans and even the general public. In fact, he would like to encourage more non-veterans to participate. “Veterans are in a re-adjustment phase, so having two different groups—two different ‘cultures’—together, to talk freely…as volunteers side-by-side, allows a veteran to open up and talk honorably about his military service.” November 3rd will be the last VCC project of this year, and the schedule will resume in late March, 2013, and run nearly every Saturday through mid-June. On average, Seth says 6-8 veterans participate in each project. For more information about Spokane’s VCC, email Seth at s.maier@washingtonvetcorps.org, or check out washingtonvetcorps.org. (More details also at www.dva.wa.gov/vet_conservation_corps.html.) As for Wounded Warrior Project’s multi-day retreats, there hasn’t been much collaboration since last year between this national non-profit group (whose closest field office is in Seattle) and the Veterans Outreach Center in Spokane Valley, according to Dante Rumore, a readjustment counselor for the Spokane Mobile Vet Center. Filling this gap, however, is Darrin Coldiron, a Spokane Valley Firefighter who created his
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own non-profit organization that now coordinates and provides funding for three annual outdoor-recreation retreats for combat veterans—one in the Spokane area, one in western Montana and the other in the Seattle area. All depend on collaboration between local fire department volunteers and the local vet center. “We have firefighters prepare all the meals and coordinate the activities,” says Darrin. “The atmosphere and activities are designed to help veterans break down walls to work on reintegration issues. We create the atmosphere for vet center staff, like Dante, to do their work.” The very first four-day retreat, called “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon”—a term borrowed, with permission, from the National Guard, according to Coldiron—took place at Deer Lake in August 2009. Now, Darrin and Dante are collaborating to provide future one-day outdoor excursions for veterans, such as kayaking or rock climbing. (ASM) ----------------------------------------------------MARCH 2009 “Another Reason Spokane Running Rules: North Central HS Cross Country” ----------------------------------------------------THEN: The North Central HS boys’ cross country team earned the 2008 Nike Cross National championship. Coaches Jon Knight and Len
Long coordinated a brilliant season that included a Washington State cross country team championship, a brutal regional qualifier, and the jewel of a national title. -----------------------------------------------------NOW: To put this high school running program’s success into perspective, in the 2008 Washington State 3A Championship race, four North Central runners finished in the top six. In cross country meets, only the top five runners from a school ‘score’ points based on their place, and the 6th and 7th runner serve in case of a tie. North Central’s slowest scoring runner ran the 5km course in 15:47. To this day, three of the boys on that team remain in the top 25 fastest GSL runners at the Sun Willow championship course in Pasco, Wash. That season proved to be such an amazing accomplishment that team member Leon Dean chronicled the story in his book, Footprints in Time (copies available at the downtown Runners Soul). Quite frankly, although he wrote the book one year after the winning season, it doesn’t read like a typical high school essay. It truly brings the reader into the training runs and bus rides, and shares the rich team development throughout the season. Clearly, the 2008 season served as a battle cry. The North Central boy XC team has continued their streak with six consecutive State titles, and they have never finished lower than 7th at the NXN championships. (JJ) -----------------------------------------------------AUGUST 2010 “Mt. Spokane Plane Crashes: A Backcountry Adventure”
-----------------------------------------------------THEN: Five unique plane crash sites inside the boundaries of Mount Spokane State Park were highlighted in this cover story. One month later, a reader informed us about another plane crash that had taken place on the mountain. Here’s a brief summary of the six peculiar plane crash sites, including three significant military plane crashes. In October 1946, Rudolph Lonza crashed into the southeast side of the mountain, roughly at the 3,500-foot level. In November 1947, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress was flying too low in bad weather and crashed into the present-day ski area. In September 1962, a KC-135A BN Stratotanker left Ellsworth AFB but never made it to Fairchild AFB. Barely five years after the brutal 1962 KC-135 crash, a second KC-135 crashed into one of Mount Spokane’s ridges about three miles southeast from the summit. Lastly, on December 13, 1995, a Cessna 340A crashed into the ski area of Mount Spokane at approximately 6:15 pm. -----------------------------------------------------NOW: The 1947 B-29 catastrophe ranks as the only Mount Spokane plane crash with survivors. Sgt. Marshall Fine and Sgt. Truman Haley survived the horrific ordeal, and Sgt. Haley actually continued his military service. Since OTM’s August 2010 article was published, two of Truman Haley’s three sons—Larry and Charles— visited Mount Spokane and toured the site. Including the 1995 Cessna plane crash, a total of 60 people lost their lives in airplane crashes on Eastern Washington’s highest peak. Perhaps someday a memorial in Washington’s largest state park might pay tribute to those service men. (JJ) //
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When Running Technology Backfires / By Peter Wayne Moe For me, the main draw to running is its simplicity. Unlike cycling’s bikes, helmets, spandex, multiple water bottles, aerodynamic wheels, sunglasses and medical bills, running is relatively spartan. All that is needed––in theory––is a pair of shoes, and because of that, running is much more inclusive a sport than camping, golf, rock climbing, kayaking, sailing or any other gear-intensive endeavor. (Perhaps the only sport that requires less gear than running is swimming, especially if you have a predilection to skinny dip.) But despite running’s apparent austerity, the sport is clearly mediated by technology. Wicking t-shirts, minimal shoes, iPods and Androids subtly shape not only how runners run, but also, more importantly, how we engage the sport. Though hesitant to give technology too much agency in this relationship—leery to say “Because I use X technology, I run in Y manner”—I’ve been rethinking the most seemingly essential running technologies: the watch. I run wearing a small watch with a black, slender wristband and a grey face. Its only bell is a yellow button that provides Indiglo, and its only whistle a large, gray lap-split button. In terms of technological advancement, the
watch is regression for me. I used to run with a heart rate monitor, but I never used it to its full potential. While some runners are zealously devoted to their HRM, mine was more of a toy. I would wear it throughout the day, just to see my response to stimuli. When I greet my wife, my heart rate jumps ten beats. When I go to the bathroom, it slows. When I wore it as an undergrad during a final I hadn’t studied for, it soared to 120 beats. Clearly not using my HRM to its full potential, I nevertheless upgraded to a GPS watch, thinking it would provide the data, the empirical evidence necessary to improve my running. And in terms of statistics, the $200 GPS put my $120 HRM to shame. I reveled in the numbers, but the data came at a cost: it changed how I ran. I no longer based the quality of a run on how I felt afterword. A run was only a good run if my pace fell below some arbitrary split. If my pace was slower––even a few seconds per mile slower than I had planned––I would be in a funk all day. Thinking every mile an indicator of either increasing or withering fitness, pace became the barometer against which I judged all my runs. As such, the watch became my sole competitor, even in races. With the GPS giving The writer, running a local 5k sans watch. // photo Courtesy Peter Wayne Moe.
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splits down to the fraction of a second, the runner ahead of me became less and less important compared to the numbers on my wrist. When a 5k course measured as 3.18 miles on my watch, I fretted, calculating on scratch paper what my time would have been had the course been the “correct” distance. Foolish, I know, but those numbers mattered to me.
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for Athens, determined to destroy the city in response to their loss at Marathon. Wanting to warn the Athenians, the city of Marathon sent a lone messenger, Pheidippides, to Athens with news of the impending attack. In 102 degree heat, the runner ran the 26 miles between the cities, delivered the news, and immediately dropped dead thereafter from heat stroke. This solider, like Damien, didn’t need a watch when he ran; he was running for something greater than a fast split. I have run like that once, and only once, in my life. Near the end of a small race, I found myself in first place. I could hear another runner chasing me. At his closest, I could feel sweat from his forehead slinging onto my shoulders and hear the force of his exhaling lungs. During that race, I did not look at my watch once. Time did not matter. Knowing how fast we were running would not remove the lactic acid from my legs, nor would it slow the other runner at all. All that mattered was running fast. My GPS watch broke a few months ago, which is why I am back to using a simple stopwatch when I train. But in races, I have abandoned the watch altogether, hoping to run as Pheidippides did, as Damien does, and as I have once before. I find that racing without a watch takes the focus of the race off me and my splits and puts it on the racers around me––and on catching and passing those runners. Racing without a watch liberates me from the tyranny of data, from the onslaught of information, from the gluttony of digital digits served up by my now defunct GPS. Perhaps the next step in my liberation is to take off the watch when I train too. //
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