Winter 2005

In a place that abounds with wild rivers, wild places and a lot of literal wilderness – plus a cadre of residents who hike, bike, ski, paddle, climb and more in those places – opportunities abound for photographers to capture the outdoor lifestyle. In this issue, meet three of the local action photographers who have made careers of adventure photography here and around the globe.

Speaking of adventure, in this issue writer Thaddeus Laird tells of a backcountry ski excursion in the Cabinet Mountains. Also inside: an exclusive interview with part-time resident and full-time actor Viggo Mortensen; the story behind the storied names of Schweitzer ski runs; a "year of discovery" as Sandpoint is featured in a deluge of national media; and more.