Best spring hikes
By Don Otis
Reader Staff
Ten years ago I remember driving to a trailhead out of Upper Pack River to see the newly placed “Beware of Grizzly Bear” signs.
I …
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The Call of the Wild:
By Don Otis
Reader Columnist
We made our way to the Chimney Rock trailhead late last fall hoping to summit 7181’ Silver Dollar Peak. Two miles up we left the …
Such great heights
By Don Otis
Reader Columnist
The streets were deserted and the sky filled with smoke as we pulled into Bishop, California in late August afternoon. We were hoping for late …
Local climber aims to bag all 66 ‘14er’ peaks in contiguous U.S.
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Don Otis is always trying to reach a higher place.
Two weeks ago, he completed two Fourteeners (peaks above 14,000 feet), and has set his …
Finding your adventure
By Don Otis
Reader Adventure Columnist
Mike served as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. The residual effects of PTSD were evident. Quiet. Reserved. Expressionless. We talked every time …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 