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A Climber We Lost: David Coombs
Climbing via Yahoo Sports· 1 year agoSpokane, Washington, is a "great big little town" nestled in a semi-arid desert region of eastern Washington State. A beautiful river flows through the...
Part 1: Leaving roads behind on the Noatak River in far-north Alaska
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 27—This is the first in a four-part series about kayaking the Noatak River in the Arctic Circle. Kotzebue, Alaska, July 25 — The plane banks, straightens and begins its descent. I wake ...
Despite stepping down from job 'Mr. Dishman Hills' continues to advocate for conservation in Spokane...
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 20—One hot evening last week, Jeff Lambert laced up his hiking boots and tromped around 102 acres of private property near the Spokane Valley with landowner Glen MacPhee. MacPhee, a former ...
Eli Francovich: Kayaking in the 'big wilderness' of far north Alaska will provide a glimpse of what...
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 24—Stand on many high points in Washington, say perhaps on the Selkirk Crest looking north toward Canada, squint your eyes just so and it's possible to pretend this landscape is an untouched ...
Eli Francovich: Welcoming in the New Year climbing new ice
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 5—There is some symmetry in ringing in a new year climbing ice, a fleeting substance, one that — like a year — disappears with regularity. And so I welcomed 2023 trudging through the snow ...
Two key Beacon Hill recreation areas popular for climbing, mountain biking to receive upgrades
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. via Yahoo News· 1 month agoApr. 29—Rock climbing, hiking, disc golf and, of course, mountain biking: The Beacon Hill recreation area has something for everyone. "It really is kind of a multi-use area that serves all kinds ...
County, city, volunteer groups look to renovate John Shields park, make it more accessible for all
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 24—Born with a rare birth defect, one which prevented the formation of his sacrum, Tyler Byers has used a wheelchair his entire life. The 40-year-old father of three is an avid racer; last ...
Part Two: Entering a wilderness mindset on the Noatak River
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 4—This is the second in a four-part series about kayaking the Noatak River in the Arctic Circle. Noatak River, Alaska, July 29 — Despite being hundreds of miles from the nearest road, I ...
Part four: Saying goodbye to the Noatak River
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 18—This is the fourth in a four-part series about kayaking the Noatak River in the Arctic Circle. The river, which anchors the largest undeveloped watershed in North America, flows from ...
Part Three: Arctic circle adventure highlights the paradox of privilege
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 11—This is the third in a four-part series about kayaking the Noatak River in the Arctic Circle. The river, which anchors the largest undeveloped watershed in North America, flows from ...
