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EDITOR’S NOTE I moved around a lot as a kid, my family traveling from one town to another throughout the Pacific Northwest. School was challenging this way, but making and leaving friends was always the toughest. As an adult I spent some time in the Midwest and in the South. Leaving friends seems to have gotten easier on me, Toby Reynolds but these days it’s so much easier to keep in touch. After living in Boise for a stint, I realized there is one thing no amount of technology — no social media. No pictures or videos. No FaceTime or Skype — can help you to overcome. There’s just no substitute for hiking through North Idaho mountains or swimming in North Idaho waters. I feel so blessed to have been given the opportunity to come back here. It’s truly a great place to live.
In this issue of Nspire Magazine wander through three magnificent custom homes, each with its own twist. Join us at the top of the mountains for a ride on an amazing snow bike, climb a frozen waterfall and get up close and personal with the mighty grizzly. Learn to grow a garden in a bale of straw, tone those glutes and get some fabulous new recipes from your local chefs. And, of course, there’s more, but ultimately it always comes down to one thing: Idaho is a great place to be. We think you get that, but that’s never going to stop us from proving it.
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IN THIS ISSUE
RULE #1: NEVER FALL Brave the cold with Chris Celentano as he ascends a local ice feature.
3 HIKES NEAR COEUR D’ALENE
SNOW BIKES Winter fun as you’ve never seen it before. Join local enthusiasts as they take to the snow to show us what’s possible.
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FERMENTED FOODS Maintain a balanced, healthy gut, a stronger immune system, and even clearer brain function.
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NORTH IDAHO GRIZZLIES Conservation efforts to increase grizzly populations in the Selkirk and Cabinet mountains.
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MATT’S PLACE FOUNDATION FOR ALS Matt and Theresa Wild share their journey with ALS, and help to build a Coeur d’Alene home with a special mission.
TRADITIONAL... WITH A TWIST When traditional needs a bit more flare.
ICELAND Traveling the world with Denise Lundy.
A refreshing, original local artist takes on the challenge.
FAT BIKES A fat-tired bike for all seasons.
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TOP CHEFS On The Grill
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LOCAL DINING Experience the area’s finest epicurean hot spots.
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MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL
2nd Fridays Apr. - Dec. Stroll through beautiful downtown Coeur d’Alene galleries and shops to enjoy local and nationally acclaimed artists. 5-8 p.m.
Jan. 24 - 28 Motwon the Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul.
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CHRISTMAS PARADE & LIGHTING CEREMONY Nov. 24 Watch as the parade entries light up the street with marching bands, floats, music and the best fireworks display in the Northwest!
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WINTER BLESSING Dec. 1 Enjoy an evening of entertainment, giveaways, and fun at the CdA Casino! cdacasino.com
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FESTIVAL OF TREES Nov. 24 - 27 Friday d’Lights, Senior Social, Festival Gala, Family Day, Luncheon and Dinner Fashion show at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. kootenaihealthfoundation.org
EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) Dec. 1 - 17 Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told. themoderntheater.org
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2nd Fridays Jan. - Mar. Downtown Coeur d’Alene rocks with a variety of live musical performances from local favorites to visiting artists.
Dec. 5 - 6 The Wizard of Oz will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling Oz.
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FALSETTOS
Dec. 8 - 23 Produced by Laura Little Theatrical Productions. A musical journey of all the greatest Christmas songs and traditions from around the world.
Jan. 5 - 21 This groundbreaking musical by William Finn and James Lapine is the winner of two Tony Awards (Best Original Score, Best Book of a Musical).
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Dec. 13 Rolling Stone Magazine has proclaimed Darlene Love to be “one of the greatest singers of all time” and that certainly rings true.
Feb. 3 Plan your wedding with North Idaho’s top wedding professionals at North Idaho’s premier wedding event.
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HANGOVER HANDICAP FUN RUN
THE CHOCOLATE AFFAIR
Jan. 1 Local non-profit, TESH, hosts this race on New Year’s day. This is a 5 mile, easy run down beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene.
Feb. 9 Coeur d’Alene’s popular winter event! Dozens of shops and boutiques offer chocolate samples while shopping throughout the Downtown.
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SPOKANE INT’L AUTO SHOW POLAR BEAR PLUNGE Jan. 1 Join hundreds of obviously crazy people and plunge into the icy winter waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene. In January!
Feb. 9 - 11 The largest gathering of new cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs in the Inland Northwest. fairandexpo.org
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A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Feb. 14 Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock & roll.
BIG HORN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SHOW
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Mar. 15 - 18 Visit with top professional guides and outfitters, from leading hunting and fishing lodges and resorts. Shop for hunting and fishing gear, clothing, boats, wildlife art, atv’s.
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Feb. 16 - Mar. 4 Steel Magnolias is one of the most well-known and beloved dramas in American history. themoderntheater.org
Mar. 22 - 25 The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family in The Sound of Music.
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Feb. 17 Feel as if you are strolling the streets of the French Quarter in North Idaho. New Orleans-style fare from seven local favorite restaurants.
Mar. 23 - Apr. 15 Quilters celebrates the lives of American pioneer women as it blends a series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic.
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BERTIE GREGORY, A WILD LIFE
TERRY VIRTS, VIEW FROM ABOVE
Feb. 21 British Photographer and Filmmaker, BERTIE GREGORY, has a knack for finding the wild wherever he goes, from leopards in Mumbai to peregrine falcons in his home town.
Mar. 28 Former International Space Station Commander Terry Virts helped to install the outpost’s 360-degree observation module.
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NIZAR IBRAHIM, SPINOSAURUS: LOST GIANT OF THE CRETACEOUS April 25 Meet Spinosaurus, the largest predatory dinosaur yet discovered — larger than T. Rex.
SPOKANE INDIANS BASEBALL Jun. - Sep. Enjoy a day at the ballpark this summer. spokaneindians.com
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DIRTY DANCING
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April 26 - 29 The classic story on stage, is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heartpounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing.
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May 11 - 27 This foot-stomping, hipswinging, classic American musical has been delighting audiences for decades.
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LOST IN THE 50S
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May 17 - 20 Yep, it’s Sandpoint’s biggest party of the year, with hundreds of classic cars on parade and on show throughout downtown with parties, music, and dancing!
Jul. 6 - Jul. 22 Based off of the 1988 cult film of the same name, Heathers is a rock musical exploring the hellish environment of Westerburgh.
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AMAZING RECIPES
S t. L o u i s S t y l e
RIBS 315 MARTINIS & TAPAS CHEF DEREK EAKIN
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A Coeur d’Alene native, Chef Derek has been cooking in the Pacific Northwest since 1994. By putting a spin on the traditional, he presents a menu that feels familiar and unique. When we asked for a grilling recipe, Derek didn’t miss a beat. “Ribs!” he said. And we’re so glad he did.
DRY RUB » 1 cup kosher salt » 1 cup granulated garlic » 1 cup parsley flakes » 1 cup whole black peppercorns crushed (I use a coffee grinder) » 1/2 cup granulated onion » 1/2 cup mesquite steak seasoning » 1/4 cup ground mustard seed
Mix dry rub well. Place St. Louis style ribs, meat side up in a 2 inch hotel pan or baking dish. Spread seasoning evenly on top of the ribs. Wrap with plastic wrap. Wrap with foil. Bake at 225 degrees for five hours. Remove from oven and layer your favorite barbecue sauce on the ribs. Bake again uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Cut to desired portion and enjoy.
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pork PA PAYA
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CRICKETS CHEF FRANK CICCONI
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Chef Frank Cicconi graduated from Inland Northwest Culinary Academy in 2003 (Presidential Honor Roll), and continued his education at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. When he’s not working at one of his restaurants (Cricket’s and Kaiju), you might find him on the soccer field, golf course or in the garden.
MARINADE » 1/4 papaya peeled » 1 sprig basil (leaves only) » 5 cloves garlic » 1 jalapeño » 1 medium shallot (peeled) » 3 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning » 1 tbsp Dijon mustard » 1 cup olive oil » 1 tbsp kosher salt PAPAYA HONEY VINAIGRETTE » Seeds from 1 papaya » 1 large shallot peeled » 1/2 cup honey » 1 tbsp dry mustard » 1 cup white wine vinegar » 1 tbsp kosher salt PAPAYA ONION SALAD » Remaining 3/4 papaya peeled and sliced » 1/2 a medium red bell pepper sliced thin » 10 green onions sliced thin » 1 large shallot sliced thin
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AMAZING RECIPES GRILLED LEMON/HONEY M U S TA R D
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Luke began his career in the kitchen at Jimmy D’s restaurant when he was just 16 years old. He has been the chef at the Porch for over 13 years and is inspired by the surrounding beauty of our area. Luke believes in creating diverse flavors and producing everything from scratch.
PATTIES » 1.25 lb ground turkey » 1 egg » 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs » 2 tbsp minced shallots » 1 tsp kosher salt » 1/2 tsp black pepper » 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano » 1 tsp chopped garlic » 2 tbsp olive oil FOR THE HONEY MUSTARD » 2 lemons halved and char-grilled » 1 cup stone ground mustard » 1/2 cup honey » 1 tbsp sugar » 1/2 tsp kosher salt » pinch of black pepper » 1 tsp ground mustard
Combine all patty ingredients, mix well and form into six patties. Chargrill lemons until dark, chill until slightly cool and then juice. Mix lemon juice with remaining ingredients. Grill patties over medium-high heat then place on a burger bun. Top with goat cheese, arugula and lemon/honey mustard sauce. 20 NSPIREMAGAZINE.COM Download a complete copy of this
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Monte GRILLED SANDWICH FEDORA CHEF MICHAEL FINN
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Chef Michael Finn was born and raised in Southern California. He received his licentiate in philosophy from the University of Navarre in Pamplona, Spain. Says Michael, “Perhaps the inseparable tie between food and memory accounts for my interest in cooking.”
INGREDIENTS » 3 Pieces of Bread » 2 oz thinly sliced ham » 2 oz thinly sliced turkey » 1 slice cheddar cheese » 1 slice swiss cheese » Butter » Powdered sugar
We use Golden Pullman bread (Texas Toast). Each sandwich is made with three pieces of bread. It is best to lay out the bread to dry for about fifteen minutes. Meanwhile, whip some butter until it will easily spread onto the bread. Spread whipped butter onto each side that is facing up. Place a slice of cheddar, then two ounces of thinly sliced ham onto the first piece. Place a slice of Swiss, then two ounces of thinly sliced turkey onto the third piece of bread. Flip the middle piece over onto the first, then butter the top of the middle piece of bread. Finish by flipping the third onto the middle. Plastic wrap the constructed sandwich and refrigerate to let it set up (about twenty minutes). Continued recipe available at: NspireMagazine.com 22 NSPIREMAGAZINE.COM Download a complete copy of this
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Music Walk 5-8pm 2nd Friday January, February & March
Mardi Gras Krewe d’Alene 5:30-10pm Saturday February 17, 2018
ArtWalk 5-8pm 2nd Friday April through December
Artist Studio Tour 10 am-4 pm Saturday and Sunday June 9-10, 2018
Riverstone Summer Concert Series 6-8pm every Thursday in July and August
Kids Draw Architecture Fall 2018
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THE SNOW BIKE A N
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In North Idaho, we experience four seasons – not only when it comes to weather but also outdoor sports and adventure. With ďŹ ve ski resorts, expansive lakes,
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accessible waterways and mile upon mile of national forest and wilderness, there is no shortage of space to play, regardless of the season. And we take our recreation pretty seriously. Four-wheelers, mountain bikes and dirt bikes traverse the mountain trails during the summer. Snowmobiles, snowshoes and backcountry skis abound in the winter.
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Jeremy Deming floats through the powder. On their snow bikes these guys seem to be able to go anywhere.
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n 1996, Vernal Forbes, an exHewlett Packard executive living in Nampa, Idaho, came up with something new: a snow bike. His idea was to take an existing motorbike, remove the wheels, and convert it to a snow vehicle by adding a ski on the front and tracks on the back. In 1998, he tried out his first prototype, and in 2007, he launched 2Moto and the Radix snow bike conversion kit. As Derrick Driggs, a snowbiking legend, says, “The history of snowbiking really begins and ends in Idaho, as it is truly an Idaho-born sport.” Granted, finding a way to ride your bike – like really ride your bike – during the winter, instead of stashing it under a cover in the garage, has been the dream of motorcyclists and dirt bikers for decades. From the Nazis’ 1936 Schneekrad to the 1973 Californiabuilt Snowjob, the first conversion kit, the snow bike trail was broken
for not only Forbes, but also Allen Mangum, founder of Timbersled, which started in Sandpoint and is now the most widely recognized snow bike kit brand in the world. Motorheads, break out your bikes. Snow riding is now a reality. Personally, I’m more of a nonmotorized bike person, but I’m married to a man who often states, he enjoys “pretty much anything with two wheels.” I am a sometimespassenger and often-observer in this extensive Steve McQueen club, and I can appreciate the thrill of having a powerful engine beneath you that takes you to speeds and places you never thought possible. Jeremy Deming, Coeur d’Alene resident, North Idaho native, and former semi-pro snowboarder and wakeboarder, got into snowbiking with the first Radix released in 2007. “We were riding those up by Sandpoint and at Trestle Creek,” he
recalls. “We were doing snow-climb events and snocross events. We would pull up at intersections and people would be like, ‘What is that? I’ve never seen anything like that!’ And they still do that.” When Mangum tested his first prototype in the mountains around Sandpoint, Deming and his friend Derek Mahoney were right there. Says Deming, “It was just so much better, his very first version, than anything else. He had a slam dunk right from the beginning. Then the sport really took off.” The world’s first snow bike race took place in 2009 in McCall, Idaho, put on by 2Moto. American Freestyle Motocross rider Mike Metzger competed. He came in fourth in the Legends Results, with Mahoney taking third. Seven years later, snow bike racing was officially added to the X Games. And dirt bikers everywhere rejoiced.
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So, beyond the obvious speed and adrenaline rush, what is the appeal of snow biking, especially in light of the fact that we already have snowmobiles? Mangum says, “Well, there are now two winter motor sports to enjoy in the mountains. One’s not better than the other. They’re just different.” A snowmobile is pretty simple to operate and doesn’t require a lot of experience. You sit on it, push the throttle and go. “With any motorsport vehicle,” says Mangum, “you go places in a hurry and cover some terrain.” When it comes to snow biking, if you’re not a motorcycle rider, you might have a harder time. Still, any amount of motorized twowheel experience easily translates to riding this snow machine. It’s narrow and agile. You can bob in and out of trees, ride off the groomed trails. In tricky situations, it’s easy to get out. When it gets steep, you can traverse to the top and enjoy the birds eye winter wonderland view.
As with skiing, snowboarding or dirt biking, you become one with your bike. You feel the acceleration, the suspension, the nuances of the terrain and find that sweet spot in fresh snow.
As Deming describes it, “As the snow gets deeper, it just gets easier and easier. Snow bikes are really hard to ride on hard pack and ice. They’re fidgety. The ski wants to go where it wants to go, and it seems like you’re always trying to fight it. But once you get into some soft snow, everything smooths out.” 28 NSPIREMAGAZINE.COM
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For Deming, snow biking marries two of his greatest loves: snowboarding and dirt biking. “When you point a snow bike down hill, to me, it feels like a snowboard,” he says. “And, it’s a new thing. How often does a new sport come around anymore? It just doesn’t.” With only a couple years of professional recognition, snow biking is definitely a sport waiting to be discovered by motorbikers everywhere. Last winter, Deming invited a few friends up to Gold Creek Lodge just outside of Lakeview on Lake Pend Oreille for a weekend of snow bike exploration in the Coeur d’Alene National Forest. Nspire photographer, Joel Riner, joined them on a snowmobile, but got the chance to put down his camera and run a few trails on a snow bike. “It
took me back to motorcycle and dirt bike riding,” says Riner. “I hadn’t been riding for a long time, but it was quite fun.” The day’s ride took them through untouched snow to the top of Packsaddle Mountain. They killed their engines and contemplated the pristine winterscape outspread below themi—ifrosted pines, quiet mountains, and the icy blue lake stretching to the horizon.
In that moment, despite all his years of riding, Deming felt they were experiencing something extraordinary. “We were just a small percentage of the planet who were able to see those thing that day,” he says. “Pictures do it some justice, but when you’re up there at the top of one of those peaks, and you can see all around you, and there’s no one around for hundreds of miles, it’s unforgettable.” N
May your trails be crooked, winding, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. Edward Abbey, author
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through your throat. You’ve come too far to back out now, so you put on your best false brave face and you start to pedal.
Now, at long last, you’re out on the street saddled up and ready to ride while your Dad holds you upright from the back of the bike. Your Mom and older sister, who long ago learned to ride on just two wheels, are watching with eager anticipation. Despite all your earlier confidence about riding without the training wheels, you’re nervous now. Your palms are sweating and the butterflies in your stomach feel like they might just try to escape
It’s slow at first as your Dad walks along with you and assures you it’s going to work out. You’re pedaling faster now and your Dad runs behind you as the wind begins to rush through your hair. Suddenly, you’re not sure if your Dad is still back there, but you’re too nervous to look over your shoulder to check. Seemingly out of nowhere, you now hear the cheers of your family fading into the distance and realize you’re out on your own at last. The feeling of freedom is overwhelming. You can’t stop thinking about where your newly found independence will take you. To your best friend’s house? To the corner store for candy bars? Who
ou told your parents over and over again that you were too big for training wheels, too old for training wheels, too good for training wheels. And after what seemed like forever they finally agreed. Your Dad stole away to the garage with your trusted bike and removed those pesky training wheels.
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Dave Dutro and Scott Rudy navigate the trails of English Point on their fat bikes.
knows, maybe you’ll just ride off into the great unknown. Wherever those two wheels end up taking you you’re sure of one thing: this is the greatest feeling of freedom and fun you’ve ever had. We’ve all experienced that moment. Looking back now you can picture your version of those events and it probably makes you smile. Those early days, out riding your bike, always seemed to offer up a world of endless possibilities. That trusted ride; be it a dirt bike you would go jump in the woods, an old Schwinn with a banana seat you would cruise around the neighborhood on, or just a rusty old bucket of bolts that was a hand-me-down, it always brought out a sense of joy like nothing before it ever had. Whatever happened to that feeling? Why don’t you ever get on a bike and just ride off
without an agenda anymore? Why don’t you pedal aimlessly through the woods? Well, it could be many things. Your life got too busy. Bikes got too complicated. Riding seems too dangerous. Whatever it was, fat bikes can fix that problem. Fat bikes might just be the ticket to get you back out for a joy ride. A fat bike just might be your gateway back to the freedom you once experienced.
tried fat skis. While the exact origin of fat biking is still debated, it’s clear that it quickly became popular as a way to keep riding in the winter and offers terrific performance in snow. With fatter tires operating at much lower pressures, often around 5 psi, fat bikes can gain buoyancy in the deep snow and also provide much better traction on groomed surfaces than a traditional bike.
Fat biking is one of the fastestgrowing segments in cycling and has quickly moved from the fringe to the mainstream. While fat bikes haven’t had quite as dramatic an effect on bike design as fat skis did to ski design the reports from users are often much the same. Firsttime fat bikers, who also happen to be skiers, are often known to draw a parallel to the amount of fun they had on fat bikes to the first time they
These days it’s not uncommon for Nordic ski trail operators to offer fat bike rentals among their fleets. Such is the case at Schweitzer Mountain Resort where the snow report even lists a color indication for fat bike status on the trails that day. Local fat bike enthusiast Doug Nicol describes the experience of fat biking on Nordic trails as being “extremely calming.” Where in the summer you would be likely to run into plenty
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Hard to beat a sunny fall day in North Idaho. Especially if you have some fat tires and a beautiful trail to ride. Meredith Goss and Ryan Murray in Farragut State Park.
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of other bikers, that same trail in the winter is only lightly travelled, providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. A bit further away, in the Methow Valley, the Sports Trails Association allows fat biking on some of their trails, and the Sun Mountain Lodge even grooms a portion of its trail system specifically for fat bikes. In fact, it’s in the Methow Valley in Winthrop, Wash. where the group Northwest Fatbike will host its 5th annual Winter Fatbike Meet Up on Jan. 13 and 14. Northwest Fat Bike member/manager Shawn Pederson points out that fat biking is a great way for people to enter into the “ski” environment without the steep learning curve of skiing and also a way for folks of any age to keep that feeling of exploration alive. Fat bikes have proven to be so effective in the snow they have spurred a whole collection of snow-covered endurance events including, perhaps the most famous, the Iditarod Trail Invitational. Following the course of the worldrenowned Iditarod Sled Dog Trail Race, this epic adventure is available to riders wishing to compete at a length of 350 or 1000 miles. In order to compete in the 1000-mile version, however, riders must have successfully completed the 350-mile version the previous year. While fat bikes have gained a lot of popularity due to their advantages on snow, they provide advantages on other surfaces as well such as sand, gravel and rocks. They perform so well on the sand, in fact, that a cyclist in Texas recently celebrated that state’s Open Beaches Act by riding and swimming all 439 miles of the Gulf of Mexico shoreline from Mexico to Louisiana. The oversized tires on his fat bike even provided enough buoyancy for him to use it as a
flotation device to swim the portions of his journey that required traveling through water. It’s like a real world version of many a childhood dream. Cruising across a sandy beach with the wind in your hair and then jumping into the water to take a swim and getting to bring your bike along. On other surfaces such as gravel and rocks, the extra air in the oversize tires softens the impact and provides a more consistent contact with the surface allowing for a more relaxed ride. Where a traditional mountain bike front tire would kick sideways off a rock creating the potential for a dangerous wreck, the larger tire of the fat bike will roll right over it.
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Why not recapture that unbridled joy of your first-ever solo bike ride? Who wouldn’t want to ride for miles down a sandy beach with the sun on your face, wind in your hair and the waves crashing at your tires? No matter what your motivation is to give it a try, you’re virtually guaranteed to have a good time when you climb onto the saddle of a modern fat bike. One thing is for certain, with all the advantages they offer over traditional mountain bikes, fat bikes are here to stay. So, you might as well hop on one today and go enjoy the ride. N WINTER/SPRING 2018 37
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AFTER A FINAL GEAR CHECK, I PULL UP THE WEATHER. IT’S AS I EXPECTED. HEAVY SNOW AND WIND. FIFTEEN DEGREES. A BLIZZARD, BASICALLY. IT’S 3 A.M. SHOULD BE A FANTASTIC DRIVE.
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Stepping lightly, Ben picks his way toward the irresistible blue ice of Upper Snow Creek Falls.
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fter a final gear check, I pull up the weather. It’s as I expected. Heavy snow and wind. Fifteen degrees. A blizzard, basically. It’s 3 a.m. Should be a fantastic drive. I say goodbye to my lady and the dog, both of them curled up in bed, oblivious to my rumblings around the house. Then, I head out into the weather, stoked because not only is this great weather for ice climbing, but I’m reminded of just how much I love winter and the cold. After a quick stop for the ritualistic pre-adventure breakfast burrito and soccer mom-esque coconut water, I get on the road. Thankfully, the drive to Sandpoint is mostly uneventful, and when I arrive at my buddy’s house his truck is already warming up. We toss all of our gear in and head for Clark Fork and some epic ice formations just outside of town. It’s a short hike through thigh-deep snow to a spot along the highway directly below our objective. Above us is a beautifully ominous, turquoise column of frozen water tucked in around a towering corner of rock. This is exactly what we have come to climb. And it looks fat! However, the icicle is 500 feet up on the top of the cliff-like, scree-and-snow covered mountain. We plot a rough path up before crossing the highway. The climbing is brutal. There isn’t enough snow on the scree to kick steps, much less provide stable footing with 50 pounds of gear on our backs. On the bright side, the blizzard seems to have tapered off and we can see more than 50 feet. We continue climbing, clawing and grasping our way to our goal. We finally reach the base of the ice and the sufferfest of the last hour quickly fades away. We start gearing up just as the sun breaks through the 40 NSPIREMAGAZINE.COM
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On thin ice.
THIS TIME THE TOOL HITS THE ICE AND SPLITS A LARGE CHUNK OFF THE FACE ALONG WITH THE USUAL PLETHORA OF TINY ICE DAGGERS, ALL SEEMINGLY HELL-BENT ON STICKING ME IN THE FACE.
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clouds. The cliffs and trees, covered in fresh snow, seem to explode like billions of diamonds in the sunlight. We empty our bags onto the ground, breaking the silence with the unique clatter of ice screws, carabiners and belay devices. They clang and clatter against each other and the pottery-like rocks around the small ledge we are perched on 500 feet off the ground. With 20 pounds of razor-sharp metal objects now hanging from my waist, I tie into the rope. My buddy Ben double checks my knot and his belay setup. I swallow hard and take a deep breath, nervous about lead climbing this monster ice flow that extends above me some 100 feet. I step forward toward the column. The hardware hanging off my
harness sounds like a gypsy camp rattling and clanging through the mountains. An ice tool held firmly in each hand, I exhale. My breath hovers in a bright cloud in front of me and slowly drifts off. I quickly survey the ice. It is feature-loaded; vertical valleys, knobs, small ledges and mushroom-looking formations adorn the bullet-hard wall. I spot a small pocket in the ice about two feet above my head, raise my ice tool and swing. With a quick flick of my wrist I sink the hardened steel of the pick into the ice under a shower of shards. I give it a quick tug to make sure it will bear my weight. Then, I scan for another spot to the left. I find just what I am looking for. This time the tool hits the ice and splits a large chunk off the face along with the
usual plethora of tiny ice daggers, all seemingly hell-bent on sticking me in the face. I turn my head to let my helmet catch the brunt of the shower. The tool does not stick. Two swings later, I get a good placement. Part of the thrill of ice climbing is recognizing that no matter where you’ve climbed – we’ve recently done Snow Creek, Lion Creek, Harrison Peak – the ice can be very different. Waterfall ice versus spray ice versus seep ice. They all react and behave differently, forcing you to pay attention. Hanging straight-armed from the ice axes, I look down at my feet, step up and kick my crampons into the ice at knee level. I inhale. The frigid air burns my nostrils and lungs. Then, I pull up and stand on my toes. I
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repeat the process with my left foot, taking special care not to catch my pant leg with the sharp stainless spikes as they sink firmly into the ice. Looking up, I search for my next ice tool placement, simultaneously wiggling my left tool loose. It makes a creaking sound, like when slowly biting down on an ice cube. My next swing penetrates the blue ice above me. It sounds like a taut drum and I brace for a potential fall. A crack shoots out from under the pick, zigzagging around air bubbles trapped inside and extending about a foot down the ice. Surprisingly, the tool sticks. I look below to the rope hanging free. Ben is on belay, watching my every move, waiting to keep me safe if I fumble. I take another deep breath and let go of the ice axe in my right hand, leaving it unmanned on the ice. I look down again, this time to my harness and flip through my rack of ice screws with a couple of gloved
fingers. I pull out an ice screw and jab it into a bulge in the ice at waist level, then give it several clockwise twists. The teeth bite firmly and I quickly spin the screw in, a shower of snow cone-like ice spits out the end of the tube as it drives deeper into the column. Once the ice screw is flush to the wall, I close the handle and fumble for a quick-draw off my harness, clip it to the hanger on the screw, and then clip the rope to the free hanging end of the draw. The feeling of safety and comfort, being below my current piece of protection, is short lived and I reach up to my now lonely ice tool. The tool has gotten cold and the leather of my gloves sticks to it. “Oh well,” I tell myself. “It will warm up.” I need to keep moving. Twenty-five feet higher, and a dozen more placements up the wall, it’s time to place another screw, and I am starting to feel the pump and fatigue in my forearms. “Climb
efficiently,” I tell myself. I find a solid placement with my righthand tool and hang, straight-armed off of it away from the wall while simultaneously shaking my left arm and hand out in space to try to alleviate the pump. This climb is definitely harder than anything I’ve climbed recently —maybe ever. At least the ice is thick. Not like Lion Creek, where too deep of a placement would break the ice away and a roaring waterfall would appear 2 inches under the ice. Ben yells up to me, “Hang in there, dude!” The ice in this section is harder and does not start the screws as easily. Meanwhile my right arm is getting more and more pumped, making it harder to grip the tool that is keeping me from falling 25 feet down to my last piece of protection. The No. 1 rule of ice climbing quickly flashes through my head. Never fall.” After what seems like an eternity, I finally claw up over the top of the
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climb. I tie in, using a large tree as my anchor, and yell down to Ben, 100 feet below. “Off Belay!” I rig up a rappel and then back off the top of the cliff. It feels much nicer to rappel off of a solid, live tree rather than the dead snags we found on Harrison Peak. I lower myself down the wall, kicking off occasionally and taking care not to knock any large “deathsickles” down on Ben.
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traw bale gardening is a 20th century vegetable growing method conceived by author, lecturer and gardening pioneer Joel Karsten. Karsten grew up on a farm where they used straw bales for animal bedding. They spent each summer drying, baling and raking straw bales, which could be found practically everywhere on the farm. “Once straw is dried, baled and raked, it must be put into dry storage quickly,” writes Karsten. “Wet bales are worthless for bedding.” Although it didn’t seem significant at the time, he did notice that damp bales eventually lost their yellow color and began to sprout thistle seed that had been carried into the yard by the wind. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Karsten was eager to dig up the yard of his first house and plant a vegetable garden. But the soil was little more than dense clay and concrete rubble. Then he remembered the thistles, and the idea for straw bale gardening was born. A straw bale garden is simply bales of straw, not hay, that are decomposing and creating a nutrient-rich medium for growing fruits and vegetables. What’s the difference between straw and hay?
Hay is grass or legume stalks that have been cut and dried. Straw is the stalks of grains left after the grain has been harvested. It is also hollow, like a drinking straw, and is usually sterile and free of weeds. A bale is long stalks bent in half and bound. You’ll notice that the “tube” ends are on one side of the bale, while the curved stems are on the other. Start prepping your bale garden in late winter or early spring. Place the bales tube ends up in rows, allowing space to walk between the rows. Get a couple extra bales, and spread the straw between the rows to discourage weeds and grass. Make sure your bales are exactly where you want them. Fresh straw bales weigh 50-70 pounds, but can quadruple in weight after conditioning.
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to a Florida Weave Tomato Trellis. This will contain your plants, and provide a system for sliding plastic covers over young plants in case there’s a frost. To plant your bales, spread two inches of organic potting soil along the center of the row and sprinkle your seeds on top. Cover seeds with soil as directed on the seed pack. Use a sturdy trowel to make holes for starters, if not using seeds. Water as you would any garden – preferably with soaker hoses or an irrigation system. Do not overhead water. Then, sit back and watch your garden grow. Straw bale gardens thrive on gravel, concrete, dirt, sand, tile – basically any hard surface. If you want to know more, check out Karsten’s book and strawbalegardens.com. N
Condition the bales by infusing them with a nitrogen rich organic liquid fertilizer and lukewarm water (dosage and frequency vary with climate, time of year, and placement). As the bales begin to “cook,” they give off heat and eventually turn into brown mulch on the inside. Before planting, Karsten suggests building a pole and string trellis along the length of your rows, similar
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By S. MICHAL BENNETT
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believe in the value of adding fermented foods and drinks to my diet because the good bacteria, or probiotics, that they contain are important for optimal health. The word probiotic comes from the Greek words pro (promoting) and biotic (life). It has become a familiar term in our culture because of yogurt ads claiming digestive regularity, as well as the rise of kombucha, a fermented tea. Probiotics help maintain a balanced, healthy gut, which results in a stronger immune system, better nutrient absorption, improved toxin elimination, and even clearer brain function. Research published in 2014 by the Journal of Physiological Anthropology stated that “fermented foods…have the potential to influence brain health.” The analysts concluded that keeping your gut healthy with good bacteria, particularly probiotics found in fermented foods and drinks, is directly related to a positive mood. Just the thought makes me happier. Fermentation is an ancient metabolic process used to preserve foods or convert them into a food that is “alive”. A living food is teeming with yeast and good bacteria that thrive by “eating” sugars and
converting them to acids and alcohol. For example, the yeast and bacteria in sourdough starters feed on the starchy sugars in flour, producing the token sour flavor of a French sourdough baguette. In 2010, the FDA recalled all kombucha in the U.S., stating the drinks were registering uncontrolled levels of alcohol while sitting on store shelves. Yep, bacteria and yeast don’t have inhibitions. Give them a little something sweet, and they’ll make the most of it. In addition to sourdough and kombucha, you might be familiar with these fermented products: yogurt, cheese, buttermilk, sauerkraut, vinegar, kefir, miso, pickles, salami, and, of course, beer and wine. Some less well-known foods that are making their way into American diets are kimchi, tempeh, injera, dosa, and kvass. Most of these foods come from vivid cultural traditions passed down from antiquity but are rarely made in first world homes today. Besides, the yogurts, cheeses, and vinegars in our grocery stores are primarily pasteurized, homogenized, and devoid of any probiotics. We are fortunate that these timeworn processes have been preserved through the efforts of
groups like the Pennsylvania Dutch, the Amish, and the Hutterites, and are being revived by organizations like the Slow Food movement, founded in 1989 to promote local food and traditional cooking. In 1996, Slow Food established the Ark of Taste, “a living catalog of delicious and distinctive foods facing extinction.” It contains more than 3,500 products from over 150 countries, and anyone can nominate a recipe, cooking method, agricultural product, or animal that is distinctive to a culture or country’s “diverse biological, cultural and culinary heritage.” If you have never eaten a fermented food beyond yogurt or pickles, I would suggest starting with something simple, like sauerkraut or kombucha. Kraut is a great addition to green salads and hearty stews. Fermenting at home can be time and labor intensive, but there is a wealth of information available to fermentation novices. The most comprehensive guide that I recommend is The Art of Fermentation by “fermentation revivalist” Sandor Ellix Katz. N Visit nspiremagazine.com for my “Basic Kombucha” recipe and a “Spicy Sour Breakfast Bowl” using kimchi. WINTER/SPRING 2018 47
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By DIANA OKON
It is so important to have strong glutes. Weak gluteus muscles can lead to several issues such as low back pain, knee pain, tight psoas muscles – which can lead to other challenges – and even foot problems. The fact is, having a strong, toned booty means much more than just looking good. Since many muscles make up our glutes, we must do a variety of exercises to strengthen and shape them. Here are six simple exercises you can do to strengthen and shape those glutes:
>> Basic Squats
>> Reverse Lunges
Stand comfortably with feet about shoulder-width apart. Lower yourself by reaching back with your glutes and hinging at the hips. Be sure to keep your weight on your heels (do not rock onto your toe). Chest stays up, back straight and strong, and make sure your knees track with your toes (don’t let the knees collapse inward). Lower your body until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Remember to drive through the heels when coming up out of the squat.
Begin from a standing position, with hands on hips. Keep the back foot stationary and chest and head high, step back with one foot. This should be a medium-sized step that allows you keep the front knee over the ankle, not over the toes or behind
the ankle. The back knee should be below – not behind or ahead of – the hips. Once in a good position, lower the back knee toward the ground. Remember to keep the chest high. The depth of the lunge should be determined at an individual level, but the back knee should only ever
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lightly touch the ground before rising and stepping forward with the back leg. Alternate with each repetition.
>> Curtsy Lunges Stand up tall and step back with left leg crossing behind the right so your thighs cross. Bend both knees as in a curtsy and return to standing position. Alternate with each repetition.
>> Step ups Place one foot solidly onto the top of the raised surface (stairs, stepup box, park bench, etc.) and raise yourself into a fully upright, standing position with hips and knees locked out, body fully erect and feet parallel on top of the box. Then, step down one foot at a time. Alternate with each repetition.
>> Hip raises Lie on your back with hands at your sides, palms down and feet flat on the floor. Push through the heels to press hips up to form a straight line from your shoulders to knees. Lower hips to the floor and repeat, holding at the top of each repetition for two counts. To make it more advanced, you can lift one leg and do single leg lifts.
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ART
Bronze Heart & Brass Bones By MICHELLE CUSHING Photography By JOEL RINER
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he first thing that struck me when I walked into the Blackwell Gallery in downtown Coeur d’Alene was the craftsmanship of a metalwork fish. With bones made of brass fittings and pipes, tails of antique salad tossers, and bodies embellished with household knick-knacks that I couldn’t quite place, each fish was unique and elegant, bound together by the natural fastenings of its parts. Beside one of the fish was a striking 3-D painting featuring oversized plastic popsicles stained in bright summer colors with ‘sticky’ and ‘sweet’ burned into its wooden popsicle sticks. Above this colorful piece hung an altogether different piece, one featuring an intricate white and black hyperrealism pencil drawing of a man fly-fishing on a river in a Northwest landscape, his line a perfect arc in the air. All of these
well-crafted and contrasting works, I was surprised to learn, were created by a single artist — Jason Sanchez. Visiting with Jason and his wife, Melissa, one afternoon at their home in Coeur d’Alene, I inquired
about the creative constraints Jason uses for his very different modalities of art, all of which have observably unique qualities to them, by way of craftsmanship, but also via perspective. Jason confesses he does this to make his work more
Contrary to what you may be thinking, Jason’s personal household appliances are not missing parts.
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Sanchez meticulously built each of these fish from scrap parts. No welding involved. This one took three week to complete.
challenging and interesting for viewers, but also for himself. “The day, as an artist, that you think you’re God, so to speak,” says Jason, “is the day you should just quit — and there are those artists out there — because you’re not.”
“There’s always room to grow. There’s always room to learn. There’s always a way to apply something that you’ve never thought about before, it’s never-ending — and that’s the drive. I always want to do better.”
In application of this philosophy to his metalwork fish, Jason could easily bind them together with welding techniques that he’s taught himself, but he prefers to let the weighty fragments of dismantled vacuums, sewing machines or kitchen utensils do some of the work themselves. By forcing himself to make the pieces work together without adjustment, he creates a harmony that may be more organic than were he to simply weld the parts together for convenience. Within the many modalities that Jason experiments, including painting, hyperrealist drawing, welding, sculpture, bronze work and steel work, he certainly provides himself with abundant creative challenge, and his philosophy to keep pushing the limits is present in everything he does. When he welds, he’ll add lighting displays.
When he draws, he imitates black and white photos. When he paints, he experiments with several genres including 3-D pop-art, modernist, surrealist and hyperrealist influences — often many of Jason’s pieces are a fusion of two genres or more. When creative juices for one genre or modality have run their course, Jason will switch his focus. His creative impulses are, he admits, presently somewhat at the mercy of the North Idaho weather and its impact on his non-insulated garage studio. When winter temperatures creep in, he’ll usually be forced to move inside, often into winter painting mode. Jason and Melissa kindly toured me through their active homei—ia casual, understated gallery in and of itself —icomplete with four kids, four cats and an array of art supplies. With sculptures on the front and WINTER/SPRING 2018 51
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Jason’s newly commissioned concept drawing, and a drawing of Revenge of the Ants, recently placed at Riverstone.
Chosen from a pool of 109 artists, Jason works on the concept drawing of his newly commissioned sculpture for the city of Coeur d’Alene.
back patio, multimedia fusion pieces resting against the walls and paintings mounted throughout their home, I found myself stopping every few feet to take in the sights and collect brief histories on individual pieces. Jason explained to me that one of his composition styles, which makes him quite a rebel in contrast to many other professional artists, is his choice to start his projectsi— particularly his paintingsi—iwith no end in mind. In addition to that, Jason says, “Rather than starting
a composition on the perimeter and working my way in, I start from the inside and work my way out, exactly the opposite of how classically trained artists are taught.” This creation method may explain how Jason’s paintings offer such a particular urgency to viewers, who may be arrested by the effect this unique variance can have on a piece. “I start with little parts,” Jason says, “but I build the image. That’s the difference.”
Many of the pieces I admired in the Sanchez home had hung once before in art galleries around the country. They simply hadn’t sold. Looking back to the paintings in his hallway alone, I was surprised. They seemed too good not to sell. Jason went on to explain that though his work as a professional artist is steady now, times have been lean over the years. This makes his present success as a professional artist a source of real gratitude and pride for himself and his family. Raised by a single mother who often needed Jason to keep himself entertained, he showed an early interest in art. At 3 years old, he quickly advanced from crayons and coloring books to colored pencils and blank paper. Earning a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Design from Portland State University, Jason intended to large-scale his passion for design, but found that the field was too computer based for him. “No offense to architects,” Jason says, “but I like to actually create. And I felt that at the end of the day I didn’t get to see the tangible thing that I made. Even if I designed it, someone
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else was making it.” From there, it only took Jason a year or so to decide to get back to the basics of creating with his hands. Jason will have his work cut out for him over the next eight months, as he has just been awarded a heavilycontested bid for public artwork in the heart of downtown Coeur d’Alene. With 109 submitted proposals from artists all over the country, and after being passed over before for large public works in his hometown, Jason is elated at the opportunity to finally put his art in the public eye in a big way. “I’m from here,” says Jason, “and it means a lot to me to represent Coeur d’Alene after seeing the area grow.” His sculpture will feature a 20-foot steel frame modeled after the fluidity of water — a nod to its great influence on the area — and will have a three-foot bronze heart at the top. The heart will be engraved with excerpts from the Idaho State Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Jason will be working steadily on this project over the next 10 months with plans to erect the sculpture at the Fort Grounds Roundabout, with footing and installation support by Ginno Construction, in August 2018. This large downtown project will mean a lot to Jason professionally, as the sculpture will add to his increasing public artwork presence around the U.S. But it will also mean a great deal to him personally. Jason and his family will be able to buy a larger home. A home that will hopefully feature a sizable insulated workshop to satisfy Jason’s escalating creative passion for outsized sculpture work. With all his modalities, artistic constraints, and styles, Jason still feels like he has artistic growth within him, which certainly begs the question, just what will Jason Sanchez create next? N
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Retreat By KRISTINA LYMAN Photography By JOEL RINER
This garden retreat is nestled in one of Hayden’s luxury residential developments. On a large private lot, it sits surrounded by a natural landscape that serves as the perfect backdrop for a garden lover’s home. Polly Jones prizes the quiet, peaceful neighborhood dotted with trees, green grass and hiking trails. A botanical artist, she finds inspiration in nature and in her sprawling garden filled with flowers.
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At just the right time of year, these peonies erupt into beautiful cream, pink and red blossoms.
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Traditional décor combines with rustic charm to create a warm and inviting home.
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rom her second-floor art studio, Polly can fuel her creativity simply by looking out of her window at her garden below. “The garden is really one of my favorites,” says Polly, whose art can be seen at The Art Spirit Gallery in downtown Coeur d’Alene. “It’s a lot of work for me but I love it. It’s just lovely. The garden is special. “ Before moving to Hayden, she and
husband Arthur lived in a historic home in Coronado, Calif., where Polly was chair of the Coronado Flower Show and president of the Coronado Floral Association. When the couple moved, they wanted to bring with them things they loved about their coastal home, including its charm. Polly took the lead on designing their 4,200-square-foot house, working
with builder Aspen Homes. “It’s traditional,” she says of the style. “It’s comprised of things I had in my house that was 100 years old.” She embraced a more open floor plan, designing a great room with high ceilings and an open kitchen. But there are cozy spaces, too: a den, dining room and perhaps the coziest of all is a covered patio bursting with charm.
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Off the great room and behind French doors, the enclosed room is a single step below the elevation of the main floor. One end of the room connects the first-floor master. The other end leads outside to Polly’s flower garden.
Flagstone covers the floors and the wood-burning fireplace. Large windows overlook a perfectly manicured lawn. Dressed in sweet country garden décor, this room creates a warm, peaceful vibe.
For Polly, it’s a place to sit and read by the fire. Or on days when she feels inspired, she can often be found here sketching her next work of art.
Creativity flows in the sunny sitting spot of this second-floor artist studio.
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Polly’s flowers are often the subjects of her paintings.
Polly chose a covered patio over an outdoor space. For her, it’s perfect for drawing and painting year round.
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HOME
TRADITIONAL WITH A TWIST By KRISTINA LYMAN Photography By JOEL RINER
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isa Hays knows how to put things together: patterns, colors, fixtures and furniture.
Having built three homes from scratch and finished two spec homes, she’s become quite good at interior decorating. Her new home in The Ridge at Cougar Bay is a reflection of her abilities but also of the life she and husband Ron have built over their 29 years together. They’ve been through seven big moves and a couple of small ones in between; amassing furnishings and décor from places such as Colorado, Atlanta, Missouri, Florida and even
The Hays’ expansive balcony over looks Lake Coeur d’Alene and the Cougar Bay Preserve. “We watch the cruise boats,” Lisa says. “It’s really fun.”
as far away as Venezuela.
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“When we got here it was just a matter of merging everything,” Lisa says, modestly. Anyone who knows design knows it’s a bit more complicated than that. It takes creativity, imagination and a good eye among many other skills. Lisa’s preferred style is traditional, though she’s not a purist by any means. She blends antique and formal furniture along with unexpected bursts of color. “I like traditional and I like color,” she says. “I was going for traditional with a twist.”
From the hand-carved oversized palm frond ceiling fan the couple acquired in South Florida to the glass and wood art from Venezuela to the antique mirrors and funky lamps, the Hays’ 4,685-square-foot home is a curious mix of styles.
Lisa merged furnishings from several previous homes, creating an eclectic style.
In her dining room is the furniture her husband bought her when they married nearly 30 years ago. Yet her powder room is decorated in iridescent animal print tiles. Pineapple lamps in the master bedroom. An old farm table in the laundry room. All of this and more fills this rustic-style home that overlooks Lake Coeur d’Alene and Cougar Bay Preserve.
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Lisa went with a variety of contrasting materials to create a more interesting look to her kitchen.
Lisa grew up in Ritzville, Wash. and Ron in Missouri. They met in Kansas City and because of Ron’s telecommunications career, they moved around a lot. When they had an opportunity to return to the Northwest, Lisa was sold. It didn’t take much to convince Ron.
Not your typical laundry room, this space featuring an old farm table and a hanging rod disguised as a mantel, has flair.
“Once he saw Coeur d’Alene, we never ever looked back,” she says. They kept two tractor trailers full of their belongings in storage in Florida and rented a place in Spokane Valley while they built their home. They were relieved to finally unload those trailers in a home they expect will be their last. They even had an elevator installed with that idea in mind. “No more big moves,” Lisa says, with a laugh. “I’m done unpacking tractor trailers.” N 64 NSPIREMAGAZINE.COM
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The Emmersons bought the river property on a “whim” Carol says. They spotted the land while taking a boat ride down the river. “We’re hoping it will be our retirement home,” she says.
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HOME
Embracing Waterfront Living By KRISTINA LYMAN Photography By JOEL RINER
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ops of ocean blues decorate Carol and Clark Emmerson’s home on the Spokane River. Serving as a bold yet fitting accent to a largely neutral canvas, the blues play into the water theme that runs through this two-story, 2,600-square-foot home.
The Emmersons enjoy outdoor living, despite the unexpected visitors, like the baby bear that crawled onto their dock while Carol was relaxing with a book.
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A shimmering stone wall holds 10 votive candles that can be lit by remote.
“I love the water,” says Carol, who was raised near Puget Sound. “Growing up, my folks just instilled the love of water in me.” It’s a love she shares with her husband; their first home together was one that floated on Lake Union in Seattle. “Ever since we’ve been together, we’ve lived near the water,” she says. So it’s no surprise the water on which their Coeur d’Alene home sits influenced their design and decorating ideas. Bubbled glass light fixtures and wavy patterns are found in every room. Yet, Carol pulled in other elements as well, including earth and fire. A wall of white and beige sparkling stone holds 10 votive candles. She stumbled across the idea and thought it would make an interesting focal point in the wide-open great room. “I thought it would be fun,” she says. “I just fell in love with it.” A sliding barn door made of wood represents the earth element. The wood is from the Emmerson’s former property in Hood River. The door, which conceals the staircase
This handmade, sliding barnwood door creatively conceals the master suite.
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When designing the main floor, the Emmersons made sure there was room for Carol’s baby grand.
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to the master suite, evokes happy memories for the couple and also reflects their new rustic life in North Idaho. The wood was cut in a shape that mimics waves. Though it has a function, it also serves as art. The wave pattern continues on the couple’s kitchen island, which features a built-in LED blue light that illuminates the transparent bar stools. “It’s something kind of fun and funky,” Carol says. “We like it.” Her dad’s old water ski on the deck, three large Indian art pictures on the wall, pottery from their home in Mexico and an impressive collection of ski badges combine to create an eclectic vibe. “A lot of it may not work to some,” Carol says, with a laugh. “But it’s us.” N
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Angie Hanson has a bit of both worlds. Hot water cascading onto her from above as she sits in the cold water from the creek.
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Javiera Alvarado snaps a photo of Alexandra Latini and Ted Griswold as they enjoy Jerry Johnson Hot Springs.
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Though it's a bit of a drive from Coeur d'Alene the road to Jerry Johnson Hot Springs is very scenic, and the hike and subsequent soak in the natural hot springs are worth it. There are restrooms at the trailhead. And the hike is a short 2.6 miles round trip – duration of the hike may be determined by how many photos
you take along the way. There are multiple pools to choose from, but you may not get your own personal soak. We met two couples that had just come from submitting their film at the Missoula Film Festival. It’s a popular spot. Be advised, some people may forget to wear clothes. For an after party, you can stop
in at The Lochsa Lodge. It’s 10 miles east on US-12 and has cozy rooms and rustic cabins available for rent. The restaurant serves a great breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the bar offers a good selection of beer and wine. >> Nspire Challenge Rating: 3 Average Outdoor Enthusiast Day Hike (Self-regulated Challenge) Directions: Take I-90 east 165 miles to Missoula. Take exit 101 onto US-93/N. Reserve Street. Travel south 12 miles to Lolo, Mont. Turn right onto US-12 and go 55 miles to the trailhead. Total distance/time 246 miles/4.5 hours.
Once you are in you don’t want to get out. Angie Hanson checks out the scenery relaxes in the warmth
Shortcut when conditions allow: Take I-90 east 144 miles to Alberton, Mont. Take Petty Creek Road south 19 miles to US-12 (part of this is a good dirt road). Turn right on US12 and drive east 38.5 miles to the trailhead. Total distance/time 196 miles 3.75 hours.
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The real adventure begins when you trudge into the unknown.
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My favorite part of this hike is its proximity to Big Creek. The road is built along the banks of Big Creek for several miles. The creek is stunning all year, but it is magical in the winter. Aside from the occasional snowmobile, it is still fairly secluded. Big Creek is one of the first areas I discovered when I moved here so many years ago – it is home to some obscure but challenging whitewater. The adventurous hiker can leave the road and trek across several different meadows and into the creek. Here, you may discover elk and moose beds. There are also several cool waterfalls only found off the beaten path. The distance of this hike is user-defined. It could be as short as a half-mile round trip. Or you can continue to the top of the most scenic rapids on Big Creek. If you choose to visit the cedar grove, it will be a 5 miles out and back. >> Nspire Challenge Rating: 3 Snowshoeing requires more effort than walking, and deep snow can be a worthy adversary if you venture off trail. Otherwise, it is a leisurely
Unless you’re the Abominable Snowman, you’ll want to dress warm.
snowshoe hike along a groomed winter trail/road. There are no public restrooms available. Directions to Big Creek Quarry: From Coeur d’Alene, take I-90 east toward Kellogg. Go past Kellogg a few miles and take the Big Creek exit.
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The granite boulder-strewn and slide-filled Upper Pack River is another hidden gem of North Idaho and holds one of the best unconventional hikes in the area. This hike requires a swimsuit, water shoes or chacos, warm weather and low water. Because this hike
takes you up the river bed through countless crystal clear pools, huge waterslides and small waterfalls. The riverbed hike allows you to use your own creativity to pick apart the puzzle of navigating upstream. Leap from boulder to boulder over the slides and pools, or swim and wade
your way upstream to enjoy cool waters on a hot summer day. Depending on late season snowpack and runoff, this hike is accessible as early as July and as late as a warm day in October. Water levels must be low to very low to safely hike in the riverbed. This is the top section of a Class V+ section of whitewater that is commonly paddled by local kayakers during the spring and early summer runoff. This hike is user defined in terms of length. Average distance to fully appreciate this hike is about 2 miles round trip.
Heidi Celentano gets some hangtime on the Upper Pack.
>> Nspire Challenge Rating: 3 This hike comes in at a 3 on the Nspire challenge rating due to the nature of the hiking. Good water shoes and balance are necessary.
The Upper Pack River is hikeable only when water levels are low.
UPPER PACK RIVER
Photographer:
CHRIS CELENTANO
Directions: From Coeur d’Alene, head north on US 95 toward Sandpoint. Continue through Sandpoint on US 95 for another 10 miles. Turn left onto the Upper Pack River Road at Samuels Store (Conoco Station). Continue about 15 miles on the Upper Pack River Road until reaching the sign indicating the Chimney Rock, Beehive Lake and Harrison Lake trailheads. Turn left and head downhill a quarter mile to the Chimney Rock trailhead. Park and gear up. Then, climb down into the river. Heading upstream along the left side bank is the best start. Beyond that, the path is yours to make. A medium ground clearance vehicle is recommended as the upper road (mile 7 and beyond) is quite rough in places. After the hike, stop in Sandpoint at Eichardt’s Pub and Coffee House, Mcduff’s Brewing Company or Laughing Dog Brewing for fantastic food and drinks. N
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n route home from a recent trip to Italy, I took Icelandair up on its no-fee stopover, a call to action on every Icelandair flight that I simply cannot refuse. Iceland’s tourism industry has grown exponentially in the last decade due to the reasonable fares to Europe via Icelandair and the persuasion tactics used to convince travelers to enjoy a stopover in Iceland. It begins when you book your flight, the tabs on the site that beckon you to explore Iceland’s offerings and unique
destinations. On board the plane, your in-flight television screen will be pre-set to the Iceland promotional channel, loaded with videos revealing the beauty of different sections of the island, culinary discoveries and Icelandic facts. The flights are like mini chamber of commerce vessels that tout and promote the country’s unique appeal. It has been a brilliant partnership for tourism, and who am I to deny myself of the miracles of the land of fire and ice? Besides, Reykjavik is one of my favorite
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cities; I love the smell of the sea air, the haute cuisine, the colorful buildings and the walkability of the downtown core. Our flight from Munich arrived at Keflevik Airport in late afternoon and we hopped a convenient Flybus from the airport to our hotel in Reykjavik, an approximate 45-minute ride across the barren lava fields to the city. Part of Iceland’s successful tourism campaign has been attributed to its ease of travel for visitors. Just steps from the baggage claim were dozens
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of buses lined up to take us and our fellow travelers into the city. We arrived at our accommodations, a chic and modern hotel on Laugavegur Street, the most hip street in the city’s shopping and dining district. It was mid-July, so we didn’t have to worry about running out of daylight anytime soon. We ditched our luggage in our room and set out in search of a nice meal, as Iceland is a mecca for foodies with the fresh fusion of local ingredients and haute cuisine. We had arrived on a local holiday of sorts, and Google Maps informed us that many of our options were closed in observance. We took the enthusiastic dining recommendation of the friendly hotel staff and set out for a pre-dinner walk about the city.
Hallgrímur Church dominates the skyline of Reykjavik.
11th Century explorer Leif Erikson outside the cathedral. Leif Erikson Day is commemorated in the US October 9 each year
As most tourists do, we wandered up to the Hallgrimskirkja, the Lutheran church that at 244 feet tall is one of Iceland’s tallest buildings.
Too frugal to pay the 900ISK (roughly $8.50) per person fee to climb the tower for a city view, we instead marveled at the church’s massive pipe organ with over 5,200 pipes before exiting the church by the grand statue of Leifur Eiriksson. Our hotel staff recommended Kol Kitchen and Bar. We walked into this cozy, upscale bistro without a reservation and lucked into the last available table. We dined with our friends, sharing laughs and passing plates of beef carpaccio and WINTER/SPRING 2018 79
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Walking around Reykjavik reveals all sorts of interesting and colorful culture.
An eerily lit Hallgrímur Church during the few hours of summer darkness.
seared ahi appetizers. We took in the divine culinary offerings while marveling at the bar’s masterful
mixologist in action. The bartender was professional and enthusiastic, so much so that we speculated he kept himself in top shape from his antics behind the bar rather than at the gym. Despite the ghastly price of $25 dollars per cocktail (typical in Iceland, but the best you’ll ever try), we enjoyed sipping the uniquely flavored drinks even more than the display of its creator, mixing and shaking with vim and vigor. The evening’s favorites, besides the cocktails, were charred salmon with fennel escabeche, dill apples, aioli and dill Hollandaise and the ocean perch and langoustine with pepper polenta and other fresh accoutrements. After dinner, we separated from our friends and set out to walk off our meal beneath the light of Reykjavik’s famed midnight sun. We took in the waterfront buildings, mixed architecture, eclectic public
art and the background chatter from the boisterous pubs all the while filling our lungs and nostrils with the damp and salty sea air. Alas, we thought we would treat ourselves to one additional cocktail at a trendy bar near the waterfront. It was near midnight, but the streets were abuzz with energy as the steady stream of patrons transitioned themselves from restaurants to bars. I tried not to focus on the price as I sipped another $25 cocktail – when in Rome…. Our trip as a whole was economical and we knew going in that Iceland is not inexpensive. En route to the bar’s restroom, I mused at the life-sized sculpture of a man using the urinal, which served as a navigational beacon to the men’s restroom. Throughout the city we spotted evidence of Icelanders’ humor. They are serious about sustainability, energy independence, culinary arts,
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cocktails, and passing down their revered sagas, yet they do not seem to take themselves too seriously and maintain a quirky sense of humor. All are good reasons to love Iceland! The journey back to our hotel revealed the most beautiful moon shining over the Hallgrimskirkja, an incredible sight to behold. We were only in Iceland for a night’s stopover on our trip home from leading a group hiking in Italy’s Dolomites for three weeks. Having already maxed my time away from the office, I made arrangements for the group to soak in the Blue Lagoon and take a Golden Circle tour of Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir geothermal area and Thingvellir National Park. I
hadn’t made reservations to the Blue Lagoon for myself and my family and found that it was fully booked. Having been there before, I was happy to spend the morning shopping on Laugavegur Street. My husband, daughter and I bade farewell to the fantastic group we had been traveling with and set out to immerse ourselves in Reykjavik. What fun to see the random and brightly colored murals on the city’s buildings, to wander the shops without being on a schedule, to sip a coffee and people watch! We wandered from shop to shop as I purchased jewelry, salts, and other Icelandic goods to bring back in appreciation of the incredible team
that was covering me at the office during our summer holiday. Our flight didn’t depart until 5 p.m., which left us plenty of time to enjoy Reykjavik before heading to the airport to catch our flight home. To me, the world’s northernmost capital city is fresh, artsy, hip, healthy, friendly, safe and walkable. When contemplating whether to partake in an Iceland stopover, whether for one night or more, just say YES! Cheers and safe travels. Denise and her husband lead adventure travel trips abroad and will be organizing a trip to the fjords, mountains and highlands of eastern Iceland in the near future.
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CONSERVATION
ONE LAND FOR ALL By KIMBERLY GUNNING
Repopulating and coexisting with North America’s endangered majestic mammals
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hought of as a symbolic species of the wild, an estimated 50,000 grizzly bears freely roamed North America between the Pacific Coast and the Great Plains in the early 1800s. Their lands, uninhabited by humans aside from local tribes, spanned vast forests, woodlands, alpine meadows and prairies. Each spring, these mammals emerged from their winter dens, tending to their young while foraging nature’s bounty of abundantly lush resources. Momma bears looked after playful cubs who somersaulted over one another across grassy fields; siblings sat idly, plucking and snacking on tart
huckleberries from surrounding branches; and adults gathered nearby, knee-deep in flowing rivers, to snatch fresh salmon dinners. These majestic mammals, distinguished by their rounded ears, tall statures and musclefilled shoulder humps, are among North America’s largest omnivores. Although their natural predators included wolves, mountain lions and adult males of their own kind, until the early 1800s, sickness and disease were the primary dangers lurking within grizzly bear territory. Throughout the next century, grizzly bear populations began
to diminish due to the arrival of pioneers, rapid settlement expansions and human-caused mortalities. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 37 separate grizzly bear populations remained in 1922. By 1975, 31 of those were extinct, and fewer than 1,000 grizzly bears remained south of the Canadian border. The extreme decline and concern for the future of the grizzly bear led to a “threatened” listing status for the lower 48 states under the Endangered Species Act, determined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Today, conservation efforts take place in five established recovery
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zones. In North Idaho’s own back yard are the Selkirk and CabinetYaak mountains. The first of which reaches into Washington and Canada and is currently home to an estimated 80 grizzly bears, while the second stretches into Montana and Canada and is home to an estimated 50 grizzly bears. Other zones include North Cascades in Washington, North Continental Divide in Montana and Canada, and Greater Yellowstone which shares the land of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, respectively. “If you’re listed under [the] Endangered Species Act, it doesn’t matter if you’re endangered or threatened, you have full protection of the [act],” says Wayne Wakkinen, Idaho Fish & Game’s Panhandle region wildlife manager. He addresses the common misnomer between the “endangered” and “threatened” status designations, which are often times misunderstood to equate to different funding levels. Funding for federally supervised, state-run initiatives is allocated by congress to help states finance recovery efforts for species listed under the ESA. “As a state, we decide the priority of how that pot of money should be distributed,” says Wakkinen. And when neighboring states, like Washington and Montana, share in the recovery efforts, the states’ cost-share responsibilities with the federal government decrease. “It’s an incentive for the states to work together,” he says.
>> Shifting Tides and Shared Efforts In the 1990s, human-caused mortality, including poaching, accidental shooting and road infrastructure, was the primary challenge for grizzly bear recovery
efforts. However, Wakkinen explains that the challenges have since shifted to the perimeter of the ecosystems. “There’s a lot of opportunity and a lot of groups that have been involved in grizzly bear recovery, from a nonprofit and nongovernmental end of things,” says Wakkinen. Organizations like the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, The Nature Conservancy of Idaho, Nature Conservancy of Canada and Vital Ground, among other local and national operations, are run by passionate environmental and wildlife advocates who work to fill the gaps in resources, funding, support and education initiatives. “Vital Ground is working toward a regional vision where all of the ecosystems have some connection with the others,” explains Ryan Lutey, executive director of Vital Ground. The nonprofit organization works to acquire land around recovery zones through purchases and conservation easements with willing landowners to ensure property use does not conflict with conservation values. “There are a growing number of examples where grizzlies have been
documented in the areas between the separate recovery zones and their associated ecosystems,” says Lutey. “And Vital Ground wants to secure a landscape that permanently allows for those movements.” “Land acquisition and easements have been a big focus for [nongovernmental organizations],” says Dustin Miller, administrator for the Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation. “However, these groups and many others also continue to focus on education and outreach efforts to landowners and others to support coexistence with grizzly bears.” Outreach campaigns aim to educate residents and visitors of the difference between black bears and grizzly bears in an effort to eliminate hunting mortalities due to mistaken identity. These initiatives also draw awareness to bear-safe practices, like refraining from leaving corn outside for the deer and sunflower seeds for the birds, as bears love these foods. Compost piles and barbeque pits are discouraged and securing trash cans is recommended. For hikers and campers, proper food and trash storage is key, and pepper spray is always, always a necessity. WINTER/SPRING 2018 85
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Other efforts include working with companies located near recovery zones to instate bear-safe procedures and safeguards for the management of waste and sanitation. Capabilities have greatly advanced over the years, providing more accurate monitoring of grizzly bear behaviors. Wakkinen says GPS collars help identify bears who make long-distance movements between ecosystems. Likewise, non-invasive DNA-collection methods help track travels – on one occasion, grizzly DNA was found in the Cabinet-Yaak recovery zone whose lineage could be traced back to British Columbia’s Selkirk area.
>> Coexisting with the Wild “The ESA has certainly helped curtail excessive mortality on grizzly bears in the Selkirk and CabinetYaak ecosystem, and it has helped put these bears on a trajectory towards recovery,” says Miller. “The intent of the ESA is to recover listed species to a point where the protections of the
act are no longer necessary.” At that point the species wellbeing becomes the state’s responsibility, without federal oversight.
Instead, the intent is to increase the population and ensure humans are educated about grizzly bears in order to safely coexist.
Progress towards population recovery is a slow and steady road, and involves the commitment of many organizations as well as the local community. As of June 2017, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the removal of Yellowstone’s grizzly bears from the endangered species list, thanks to conservation efforts. The population rebounded from an estimated 136 grizzly bears in 1975 to nearly 700 today.
“Grizzly bears have a very low reproductive rate, so recovery of this species certainly takes time,” says Miller. “But we have seen growth in the Selkirk and Cabinet-Yaak populations over the years due to the maintenance of on-the-ground conservation actions and because of local support.”
“Because of the northwestern United States’ tremendous public lands legacy, opportunities still exist to maintain habitat connectivity between grizzly recovery ecosystems,” says Lutey. “This is the only place in the country where conservation on this scale remains possible.” Creating a sanctuary for grizzly bears across recovery zones is not the intent, though road density may restrict travel through these areas.
Even when grizzly bears are taken off of the endangered list in these recovery zones, efforts will remain vital to ensure these populations are stabilized long-term. And Lutey lists the bear’s ability to adapt to climate change among important necessities for recovery continuation. Wakkinen relishes in the extraordinary fact that here in the Pacific Northwest, “[We] still have habitat that’s wild enough to support grizzly bears. It’s kind of a special place.” N
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Excited Matt’s Place is finished, the Wilds are ready to welcome the first family.
THE NIGHT
By KRISTINA LYMAN
A LEGACY WAS BORN
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att Wild knows a thing or two about strength.
A former Marine, Wild served his country as an E-4 Corporal working on weapon systems for F18 fighter planes. At his strongest, the 6-foot-2-inch 230-pound Wild could run 3 miles in 18 minutes and knock out 20 pullups without breaking a sweat. “I could do anything I wanted to do,” he says. He felt invincible, as most men in their 20s do. Matt doesn’t feel that way these days, though. His body is failing him. Confined to a mobility chair, Matt can no longer walk. ALS has starved the muscles in his legs and arms and is now targeting those around his lungs. Yet Matt is strong, perhaps stronger than ever. His is an inner strength that has driven him to accomplish things even his former self might not have attained.
“It’s an internal, mental, emotional strength of just trying to make the best out of every day,” he says. Matt is modest. He’s made a significant difference in his community and in the lives of others living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the fatal neurodegenerative condition commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In just a few weeks, a family will move into Matt’s Place, a fully equipped smart home Matt and his wife Theresa have been working on since Matt was diagnosed two and a half years ago. The home will allow a person in the mid-to-late stages of ALS to live out their remaining years independently, with dignity and with family. “We are really excited to get the first family there,” Matt says. The Wilds’ joy is evident. Yet, so is their relief. Not only have they accomplished what they had set
out to do. They can now move on to their next project, one with fartherreaching implications.
It was February 2015 when Matt was diagnosed with ALS. He and Theresa weren’t surprised. In fact, they knew before walking into their first doctor’s appointment Matt had the disease. “I was losing strength in my hands and fingers,” Matt says. “I couldn’t do buttons or anything.” That was their first indication. They searched the Internet for answers and came across ALS. They read everything about it; how it affects the nerve cells to the brain and the spinal cord, how it causes the muscles to waste away... how no one survives it. Matt underwent a battery of tests. “From start to finish, blood work to diagnosis, was three weeks,” he
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says. “The way they speeded it up, we knew something was wrong.” Once they had confirmation, the couple continued their research, gathering all the information they could, this time about how to live with ALS. They were shocked to learn it can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars just to manage the disease. As ALS progresses the need for expensive, high-tech equipment increases. ALS patients lose function of their limbs, requiring them to use things like mobility chairs and lifts. They also lose their ability to speak when the muscles around their lungs fail, restricting airflow. Many rely on eyegaze technology that allows them to communicate through apps on a smart device. Families have gone bankrupt outfitting their homes with all the needed technology and equipment, Theresa says. Matt can lean on the Veteran’s Health Administration for help. But so many others are not as fortunate. One night as the two were lying awake, Matt and Theresa talked about how they could help.
“Theresa came up with the idea,” says Matt, quick to credit his wife. “She said ‘we should build smart homes to help [those with ALS].”
Matt’s Place Foundation was born that night. “That became our mission,” Theresa says. “We had no idea what
Matt and Theresa Wild wanted Matt’s Place to have everything an ALS patient needs. Widened hallways and high-tech equipment are just some of the many features.
we were doing. We had just enough people in the right areas to be able to get this going for us.”
For the Wilds, the Foundation has been a way to support not only ALS patients but also individuals and families living with with other neurodegenerative diseases. The allvolunteer board held its first meeting at Capone’s Pub & Grill in Coeur d’Alene, and shortly thereafter the fundraisers started. In the past two and half years, Matt’s Place Foundation has raised over $200,000 and has helped 14 families with everything from $2,500 chair ramps to $15,000 mobility lifts. But the largest effort was building the smart home. Matt's Place Foundation teamed up with the Past President’s Council of the North Idaho Building Contractors Association to build the country’s first smart home designated for an ALS patient and their family. Donations poured in and allowed the Foundation to purchase a lot off Atlas Road. People in the community stepped forward in a
big way, donating materials, labor, technology and time. Construction started April 2017 and in three months the home was finished. “Many hands make light work,” Theresa says. “Because everyone pitched in, we did it lickity split.” The Foundation will pay all the home-related bills including rent until the patient’s fight with ALS has ended. The home will then welcome another family. For ALS patients, the home addresses most of their needs. It features widened hallways, timeroperated blinds and a hydraulic ceiling lift in the master suite that moves the patient from the bed to the open bathroom. All of the main floor controls are operated through voice, phone and eye-gaze technology. “Everything you see has been donated,” Theresa says. “We have had a few minor expenses, but mostly the home was built by the community and local businesses.” The Wilds are still in awe of the support they have received for their project. WINTER/SPRING 2018 89
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These three mayors are not afraid to get their feet dirty to stomp out ALS.
“Many people here got behind the idea to make it a reality,” Matt says. “It’s really exciting. We never would have gotten to this point without everyone else.”
As Matt talks about the smart home, Theresa rushes in late from a meeting in Spokane. She takes a seat next to her husband at the kitchen table. Her meeting with folks at Washington State University went well, she tells him. He smiles, looking pleased. Matt and Theresa are in the preliminary stages of the next Matt’s Place. This one is set for Spokane and will be markedly different. Rather than amassing volunteers, Matt and Theresa are pulling together partners. WSU is one of them. Others are from the medical and building communities. The concept, presented to the Wilds by a local manufacturer and a lumber company, is to build fully
equipped smart blockhouses that can be dropped anywhere in the country. Think of a mother-in-law house, Matt says. The custom blockhouse could be dropped in the back yard of a family’s home. ALS patients could keep their independence and families could stay together.
two-year anniversary, spending the evening at a board meeting for Matt’s Place Foundation.
Inspired by the widespread potential, the Wilds took the reins.
“We just keep going,” Matt says.
“We’re just in the design process now,” says Theresa. “If we can build this house and build it efficiently and it has all you need, boom here you go! This idea can suddenly not just be about ALS but also other diseases.”
When the new family settles into their smart home, Matt and Theresa hope they will live comfortably. And they hope they will feel the love and support they have felt.
Matt and Theresa are excited about their next project, but they prepare for more difficult times ahead.
They need only to look at the garage wall covered with handwritten messages from the community. Words of love, support and inspiration for those who stay at Matt’s Place and for Matt himself.
They wait for when Matt will lose that strong deep voice of his, as most ALS patients do in the late stages of the disease. His lungs, he says, can move only about half the air they used to. “Every time he progresses, it’s a mourning stage for both of us,” Theresa says. “This disease doesn’t just affect him. It affects everyone around him. It’s a roller coaster. Sometimes it’s bumpy every single day.” ALS patients live on average three to five years from diagnosis. Sometimes, though uncommon, patients can live 10 or more years. Famed physicist Stephen Hawking has lived more than 50 years with ALS. Nobody else has done so. As Matt describes the toll ALS has taken on his body, his wife leans in. Matt and Theresa have an ease about their relationship, despite the terribly difficult challenges they face together. The two dated before Matt’s diagnosis and married shortly after. They just celebrated their
They are deeply committed to each other and to the Foundation, and they have no plans to stop doing what they can to help other families in their fight.
One message It’s from Theresa.
stands
out.
“My husband, Matthew Wild, has taught me the true meaning of courage and strength. My hope for this home is that each family makes memories to last a lifetime.”
She signed it with a heart. “Matt always tells me how strong I am,” she says. “But I watch Matthew, and I watch him struggle. He doesn’t do it with pity. He never complains. He never says ‘why me?’ He never says ‘this isn’t fair.’ “He says ‘we’re going to get through this.’ “And somehow we do.” N
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The Spirit of Living in the Pacific Northwest
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AMERICAN
315 Martinis & Tapas Live music Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Full dinner menu. Located in Downtown Coeur d’Alene. Open Tuesday through Saturday at 3:15 p.m. 315 Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-667-9660 315martinisandtapas.com
Bardenay The first distillery-restaurant in the nation, Bardenay specializes in hand-crafted cocktails using house-distilled spirits & Pacific Northwest cuisine. 1710 W. Riverstone Dr. Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-765-1540 bardenay.com
Candle in the Woods Casual elegance in a beautiful, wooded North Idaho setting. Our cuisine is served in 7, 8 or even 10 course, prix fixe menus, with each course perfectly paired with an outstanding wine. Limo service available. Reservations are required. 11805 E. Nunn Rd., Athol, ID 208-664-0135 candleinthewoods.com
Chomper Cafe Situated in Stoddard Park, we offer a cozy, farmhouse feel with a friendly staff. Our corned beef, chicken fried steak, and fresh hand formed burgers are some of our favorites. Open daily 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. 2345 W. Prairie Ave., Hayden, ID 208-719-0441 chompercafe.com Crystal Toreson-Kern/Ctoreson Photography
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Collective Kitchen Public House At our upscale restaurant, we offer contemporary fine dining with something for everyone. We change our menu every couple of months, and it can be viewed on our website. Open 11-9, 7 days a week. 501 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-930-4762 scratchcda.com
Cricket’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar Cricket’s offers a large variety of fresh homemade items, sauces and creative preparation. A casual, lively entertaining atmosphere, Cricket’s is open for lunch, dinner and late night every day. Open Daily 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. 424 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-765-1990 cricketsoysterbar.com
Fedora A family-friendly, locally-owned restaurant offering an extensive, menu of American cuisine. Choose from over 600 bottles of wine or 18 rotating tap handles of microbrews. 1726 W. Kathleen Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-765-8888 fedorapubandgrille.com
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Floating Green Restaurant Dine with a spectacular view of Lake Coeur d’Alene and the world’s only floating golf green. Open for breakfast and lunch year round with NW inspired cuisine. Reservations suggested. 900 S. Floating Green Dr. Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-667-4653 floatinggreen.com
Moon Time From the world famous Moon Burger to our 5-star spicy Gumbo, locals and tourists alike will always find something to enjoy. Serving delicious food and cold pints 7 days a week for 20 years and counting. 1602 E. Sherman Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208-667-2331 wedonthaveone.com
The Oval Office Quaint, romantic restaurant that serves Northwest Cuisine with a foreign flair. You will love the steaks, ever-changing fresh fish selection and extensive selection of appetizers and martinis to choose from. 620 N. Spokane St. Post Falls, ID 208-777-2102 whitehousegrill.com
Red Tail Bar & Grill Located at The Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort. The order of the day at our Gathering Place is “fresh & local.” Our menu emphasizes seasonality, variety and value while our entertainment line-up features both established and emerging local musicians. The CdA Casino Resort, ID 800-523-2464 cdacasino.com
Republic Kitchen+Taphouse Sharing the craft foods we love to eat and the local brews we love to drink in a converted 1910 home on the National Historic Registry. 120 E. 4th Ave., Post Falls, ID 208-457-3610 repub.pub
Seasons of Coeur d’Alene Enjoy seasonally inspired, spirited cuisine in the intimate dining room, vibrant bar, or quiet fireplace lounge. Live music & daily happy hour! Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week. 209 Lakeside Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-664-8008 seasonsofcda.com
B R E A K FA S T
The Porch Our scenic location in Hayden Lake creates an idyllic setting for an outdoor meal. Offering delicious food, creative cocktails and a fantastic beer selection stop in and see why locals say, “every neighborhood should be so lucky.”
Michael D’s Eatery Laid-back, neighborhood spot with American comfort food for breakfast & lunch, plus outdoor seating. 203 E. Coeur D’Alene Lake Dr. Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-676-9049
1658 E. Miles Ave. Hayden Lake, ID 83835 208-772-7711 wedonthaveone.com
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DELI
The Culinary Stone Our artisan deli includes gourmet meats and cheeses from around the world, Kraft Beers that are locally brewed, as well as all natural grain fed and grass fed meats that are GMO and Hormone free. 2129 Main St. Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-277-4116 culinarystone.com
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EUROPEAN
Vine & Olive Small plates, eight local drafts, Northwest wines with interesting imports and wine club. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11:30 a.m. 2037 N. Main St. Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-758-7770 vineandolivecda.com
Martino Tuscan Grill
Fine dine Tuscan style Steak, Seafood and Pasta located in Riverstone next to Starbucks. We specialize in Sustainable, Organic food prepared from scratch. Dine in a delightful ambiance. 2360 Old Mill Loop, Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-930-1464 martinotuscangrill.com
FRENCH
Fleur de Sel Our 35 seat restaurant is elegant yet casual. Experience our fantastic view and authentic cuisine from France, where we are from. Menu is seasonal and diverse. Full bar. Reservations recommended. A bientot! 4365 E. Inverness Dr., Post Falls, ID 208-777-7600 fleur-de-sel.weebly.com
Uva Italian Enjoy authentic Italian using the freshest, high quality ingredients. Family owned, casual, rustic neighborhood restaurant. Open daily 4-9 p.m. 309 E. Lakeside Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-930-0573 uvacda.com
I TA L I A N
JA PA N ES E
Angelo’s Ristorante
Syringa
A taste of homemade, authentic Italian cuisine in midtown Cd’A. Angelo’s offers fresh, organic (when available) handcrafted food, extensive wine selection and warm romantic decor. Reservations recommended. Open daily 5-10pm. 846 N. 4th St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-765-2850 angelosristorante.net
Japanese Cafe’ & Sushi Bar is one of Coeur d’Alene’s top sushi restaurants. Comfortable atmosphere with many selections to choose from. 1401 N. 4th St. Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-664-2718 syringasushi.com
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MEDITERRANEAN
White House Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. If you want a taste of the Mediterranean, drinking Ouzo and eating a crazy amount of garlic, just drive to Post Falls to be with us in our crazy, noisy, but also romantic White House Grill. 712 N. Spokane St., Post Falls, ID 208-777-9672 whitehousegrill.com
SEAFOOD
Fisherman’s Market & Grill Your home for fresh fish. Outstanding Sushi bar, fish and chips with eight specialty tartars, ahi steaks, fish tacos, fresh oysters and clams, sandwiches, entrees and fresh catch delivered daily. 215 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-664-4800 fishermansmarketcda.com
MEXICAN
Toro Viejo Along with our homemade chips and salsa we are proud to offer home style Mexican cooking at very reasonable prices. 117 N. 2nd St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-667-7676 toroviejo.com
Anthony’s Restaurant Fresh Northwest seafood complemented by in-season farm fresh produce, local microbrews and award-winning Northwest wines. Located on the water, serving lunch, dinner and happy hour daily. 1926 W. Riverstone Dr., Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-664-4665 anthonys.com
PIZZA
Fire Artisan Pizza Located in downtown CdA, Fire Artisan Pizza is a wood-fired oven pizza restaurant offering a menu of unique pies crafted using only the finest ingredients. 517 Sherman Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-676-1743 fireartisanpizza.com
SPORTS BAR
Sweet Lou’s Restaurant Offering an American fare experience with fresh ingredients and creative twists. Enjoy a view of Lake CdA while you sip on one of 32 beers on tap - 16 reserved for local favorites. 601 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-667-1170 sweetlousidaho.com
STEAKHOUSE
MacKenzie River Pizza Casual, rustic atmosphere with stunning panoramics and historic photographs sets the tone for distinctive, creatively prepared food. Featuring delectable dishes, always flavorful, fresh, and served up in hearty portions by vibrant servers.
Chinook Our USDA Prime Beef undergoes a 28-day aging process, which includes a full 14 days of dry-aging, double the time of most prime beef. The CdA Casino Resort, ID 800-523-2464 cdacasino.com
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FINAL IMPRESSION
Matthew 16:24 ~ Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
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Nspire Wedding
Join us for the 3rd Annual Nspire Wedding Show! Plan your wedding with North Idaho’s top wedding professionals at North Idaho’s premier wedding event.
February 3, 2018 ~ 11-4pm
At the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn Free hors d’oeuvres Free Parking No-Host Bar
Fashion Show ~ 2:30pm Tickets $5 at the door or online. For additional information contact (208) 930-0114
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