Find Your Class: Avalanche education splits into professional and...
By John Minier For years, backcountry skiers and snowboarders with some avalanche training and a desire to learn more about the subject
View Article460 sleepless miles of trekking, mountain biking and paddling at the...
By Spencer Paxson Imagine standing on the outskirts of town. You are contemplating a journey equivalent to 17 back-to-back marathons or more
View ArticleNew park finder website helps doctors prescribe nature
By Oliver Lazenby Bellingham family physician Dr. Greg Anderson always tells patients to get more exercise, but he suspects not everyone takes it seriously. “I’d give patients a prescription for a pill...
View ArticleWinchester Lookout locked for winter after abuse
Volunteer group and Forest Service close Winchester Lookout in winter after increased skier use led to increased damage. Story and photos by Oliver Lazenby For backcountry skiers and snowboarders,...
View ArticleBuild a toolkit for spring foraging
What you need when plants start growing Story and photos by Amy Gibson The darkness is lifting, living nature is rising to meet the sun and foragers are itching to get out into the sunlight. Whether...
View ArticleDream job: Local authors pair beer and hiking trails
By Oliver Lazenby Five years ago, Brandon Fralic and Rachel Wood noticed a lack of travel guides that combined their favorite things – hiking trails and breweries. They knew they weren’t alone in their...
View ArticleA national park of roadless wilderness
“What wilderness we decide to save within the next critical decade or two of decision-making will be all we will ever have. Probably it will not be enough…The wilderness of the North Cascades is a...
View ArticleHow to bring ultra light thru hiking ideas to shorter trips
Story and photos by Nick Belcaster I first hiked the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island in 2014, and it’s safe to say I packed just about every fear I could manage into my 65-liter pack: bear spray,...
View ArticleCrown Jewel Wilderness: Creating North Cascades National Park
Book excerpt by Lauren Danner North Cascades National Park is unlike any national park that came before it. Its advocates wanted to preserve it as it was, rather than creating a “virtual outdoor...
View ArticleSeven days of alpine adventure through the heart of the North Cascades
Story and photos by Jason Griffith It’s hard to find a place in the lower 48 as wild as the tangled valleys at the head of the Baker River. Brush below tree line isn’t penetrated by trails and alpine...
View ArticleHiking Guide: A trio of trails in NCNP
Story and photos by Craig Romano The North Cascades National Park complex contains some of the largest roadless tracts remaining in the lower 48. Stunning views, lofty summits, sparkling alpine lakes,...
View ArticleA yoga pose for carrying loads
Chest opener for backpackers By Luca Williams As I plan my annual backpack trip, I think about what lured me to backpacking in the first place. Yes, I loved planning trips and the beauty that I saw...
View ArticleBag It Up: Help keep the backcountry permit-free with responsible poop disposal
By Jason D. Martin Poop. Yep. That’s right. Poop. That’s what all the cool kids are talking about these days. Or perhaps, more specifically, the cool kids are talking about pooping in the backcountry...
View ArticleNew trails at Lake Whatcom and plans for many more
Story and photos by Oliver Lazenby With the second summer of construction on Lake Whatcom trails nearly done, bikers and hikers will soon be able to see the true recreational potential of the nearly...
View ArticleThree easy fall hikes near Vancouver
Story and photos by Stephen Hui Many a hiker chooses to hang up their boots at summer’s end. However, committed trekkers know autumn hiking has its rewards: crisp air, vibrant foliage and deserted...
View ArticleBig dreams for the Nooksack Nordic Ski Club
Ambassador program introduces skiers to the sport By Oliver Lazenby From camping to snowshoeing, more and more people are playing outside. For winter recreation, human-powered sports are the fastest...
View ArticleWinter Magic: 3 easy snowshoe trips near Vancouver
Story and photos by Lisa Pulsifer Something magical happens once winter arrives in the mountains. The hard angles of the rocks disappear under a thick blanket of snow. The forest transforms as snow...
View ArticleRendezvous Huts: Postcard from the Methow
Story and photos by Benjamin Whitney The invitation read: Hey, guys, think fast! I booked two nights at the Rendezvous Huts in the Methow for the end of this week. We’d love to have you onboard. Ever...
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