If you know my daughter, you know that she’s a firecracker (or perhaps more like a stick of dynamite). She knows what she likes, has no problem voicing her opinion, and she can smell weakness in full-grown men. She’ll even point to the finger that she has her daddy wrapped around (not even kidding). And … More Teaching Our Toddler to Ski at Lookout Pass
A summer breeze drifted through the tall, evergreen pines as I took a careful step from one wood plank to the next. The rope bridge swayed and creaked underneath my weight. With a sweaty palm, I gripped my safety line to steady myself and the swinging bridge. Looking ahead, there was still 30 feet to … More David’s Honest Review: Tree to Tree Adventure Park
As many of you know, my wife and I are the proud parents of a strong-spirited 2-year-old girl and a busy 9-month old boy. And when you put these two energized bunnies together, you get a chaotic orchestra of noise and activity. Our aging dog, Diesel, is actually happy to be losing his hearing. Now, … More ALPTREK Snowshoe Kit: Honest Review
You might be wondering why I misspelled the word “my” in the title. After all, I’m a 29-year-old writer who should know better! Well, “Mya” is the name of my almost 9-month-old daughter. She’s blonde-haired, blue-eyed, and blows spit bubbles like you wouldn’t believe. My wife, Trisha, and I took our beautiful little cuddle bug … More Mya Greatest Adventure
Trip Specs 5 hour round trip Hayden to Kingston, Idaho Polaris Razor with Father in Law Carhart Jacket, 2 pairs of wool socks, knit cap, gloves, goggles, face mask, long sleeve Snow blanketed the quiet woods near Hayden, Idaho, on a chilly Monday morning. Sunlight streamed through the tall pines, splashing light on the … More One Cold Ride in a Side-by-Side
Sometimes we only have a day to unwind from the stressful work week. That’s why it’s helpful to have a handful local spots to visit in a short amount of time. For those who live in Eastern Washington or North Idaho, our MTN Talk crew found a perfect spot to decompress from your week in … More A MTN Talk Adventure to Bowl & Pitcher
Just when you think you’ve seen everything… A few weeks ago, my buddy and colleague invited me out kayaking. In January. After realizing he wasn’t joking, I respectfully declined going on the water, but said I’d love to watch him from the shore. Editor’s note: I will eventually join Drew on the water, but he’d … More Freestyle Kayaking at “Dead Dog” Hole
February 10th, 4:30am, the most daring of adventurers woke up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed to go chase the most PNW water fall that’s out there, Palouse Falls … More Palouse Falls Meetup
North Idaho is home to some of the most incredible lakes known to (mountain) mankind. Growing up in North Idaho, I’ve had the pleasure of exploring some of the many mountain lakes within near here. The only question we may face as backcountry enthusiasts is this: “what lake shall we venture to next?” To help … More David’s Top 3 North Idaho + Western Montana Mountain Lakes
My first experience ziplining scarred me—literally. When I was just a wee lad, our boy scout troop wrapped an old rope around a pine tree roughly 20 feet above the ground. As my fellow scouts pulled the rope tight, I held onto a stick I considered strong enough to hold my weight. I was wrong… … More Zipping with Timberline Adventures
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