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By Todd Smith Photograph Courtesy of Turtle Fur Trying to choose the perfect gift for the hikers on your holiday list can be a tough assignment, simply because there are so many fun items to choose from. Fear not! This season we’ve taken the worry out of gift-giving by choosing 10 amazing gear items that are sure to bring a smile to every trail lover on your list. 1.

By Crispin Duenas Going to your first few tournaments can be daunting, especially when you don’t know the lingo. Experienced archers who have shot many tournaments have most likely come to know all the terminology that comes with shooting each type of competition, and this article will try to cover them all so that you can be confident in what everyone is talking about.

Go west! This year, it hasn’t been uncommon for ski resorts in the Far West and Rocky Mountain region to report nightly snow fall in feet (not inches), with some base depths as high as 235 inches in Northern California. In Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain Resort has announced an extended season through April 28, 2019, plus a three-day weekend May 3-5.

By Jackie Holbrook Winter is when some archers tend to get a little lazy. While it’s certainly acceptable to have seasons of rest or focus on other activities, it’s also wonderful to find the motivation to keep in shooting shape. This is the perfect time to join an archery league. Many archery clubs and shops host a variety of leagues, often indoors, during the winter months.

Value, a warm-atmosphere, and quality terrain make these hometown ski resorts perfect for spring break getaways. By Amy Whitley Photograph by Peter Morning and June Mountain Large ski resorts boasting high-speed quad chairs, multiple dining venues, and scenic ski base villages aren’t the only option for your spring break ski trip.

Join us as we celebrate “I Love Spring” with over 20 display gardens, more than 115 sessions and other learning activities, and thousands of treasures in the garden marketplace. The Northwest Flower & Garden Festival is the best annual event to gather ideas and inspiration for beautiful living spaces.

By Cassie Gasaway The archery and bowhunting industry gathered in St. Louis, Jan. 11-13, for the 2024 ATA Show. Manufacturing exhibitors launched a record 156 new archery and bowhunting products at the Show, giving industry professionals a first look at products unveiled for the new year. A panel of industry experts evaluated the products based on their new product design, innovation and ability to meet customer demands.

Dover Quartet Joel Link, violin - Bryan Lee, violin - Julianne Lee, viola - Camden Shaw, cello Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated Dover Quartet is one of the world’s most in-demand chamber ensembles. The Dover Quartet is the Penelope P. Watkins Ensemble in Residence at the Curtis Institute of Music and holds additional residencies at Northwestern University and the Artosphere festival.

By Crispin Duenas The number of mechanical release aids available on the market can be overwhelming, with prices ranging from $50 to $350 and materials ranging from plastic to brass. Releases also vary in how you hold them and how you activate the release to shoot the arrow. This article will try to summarize the different releases and help you decide which one is right for you.

When you hit the trail, these are the 10 items you should always carry in your daypack. By Kraig Becker Whether you’re out for a day or weeks at a time, the 10 essentials of hiking will keep you safe on the trail. When the third edition of the classic book Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills was released back in 1974, it quickly became a must-read for any outdoor enthusiast.