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Outdoors blog archive for Jan. 13, 2011

THURSDAY, JAN. 13, 2011

Avalanche danger rated high region-wide

WINTER SPORTS -- Joining the Idaho Panhandle's warning posted on Wednesday, the Washington State Avalanche Center is warning of a high avalanche danger today in the Washington Olympics, Cascades and the Mount Hood area of Oregon. The center says winds and rains could weaken layers…

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Austin Andersen, 13, left, and Micah Smith, 14, use their cell phones to document a large Nordic speedboat powered by twin Chrysler Viper engines at the Spokane Boat Show Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center. Hundreds of boats, from kayaks to large cruisers, are on display, along with accessories like skis, fishing tackle and boat docks.   (Jesse Tinsley)

RVer's kick off outdoor show season

The boat, RV and sportsmen’s show season is under way, giving outdoor enthusiasts a chance to see the latest products from manufacturers and learn sporting techniques at seminars. Two notable shows won’t be in area the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area lineup this year: The Outdoor Sports…

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Angler do-it-yourself on Yakima River

FLY FISHING -- Jeff Mayor knows the advantages of fishing with guides, especially in a drift boat on unfamiliar stretches of river. But he and two buddies had a great time recently fishing on their own in a rented drift boat on the Yakima River.…

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