High Seas Sailing on the tall ships of yore By Sue Madsen The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain When I arrived in Bellingham in the late 1990s as a landlubber from Montana, I was fascinated with …

Traversing the American Alps A photographer's account By Jason Hummel In June 2013, photographer/backcountry skier Jason Hummel and professional splitboarder Kyle Miller hiked and skied the Cascade …

Eight-thousand acres of potential The seventh-largest locally-managed park in the country just came into being in Bellingham's backyard. By Ian Ferguson Photos courtesy of Cascade Mountain Runners …

Spring into something hot There is a feeling of discovery in coming around a bend in the trail and seeing wisps of steam rising from still, dark pools, and something primal about slipping into a …

At home in the snow How to build a snowcave By Ian Ferguson Whether you want to claim first tracks at the resort the next day or stay warm on an extended camping trip, building a snow cave can help …

Huntoon Point snowshoe Wednesday, December 19, 2013 Courtesy of Mount Baker Club An even dozen gathered at Maple Falls to decide where to go today. There was promise of sunshine with …

Skijoring By Sue Madsen Photo by Brett Baunton Skijoring refers to the sport of running dogs (or horses) ahead of a musher on skis. The skier skis, assisting with poles, and the dog(s) pull. Simple? …

Sled dog racing By Sue Madsen Frost crystals glitter in the cold morning air, and a brittle layer of hoar frost crunching under my skis is the only sound that breaks the morning stillness until …

Route: We parked at Heather Meadows and skinned up the road to Artist Point. From there we headed west to a slope on the northeast shoulder of Table Mountain, where we lapped a mellow, shaded snow …

Photo by Casey O'Brien Diedre is a classic 5.8 on the apron of the Chief. Six pitches of easy/moderate slab, with a 100m layback crack thrown in make it a popular introduction to multipitch trad …

Third time's a charm Climbing and skiing Mt. Shuksan in a day Story by Ian Ferguson, photos by Paul Nicholson Like me, Paul was new to glacier travel, so when he looked down at a hole in the snow …

Earning your spurs A Deming ranch offers introductory horseback riding By Steve Guntli The Pacific Northwest is rich in horseback riding trails. Dozens of them, from gentle lowlands to treacherous …

Restorative Adventures Story by Brad Crescenzo, photo by Micah Shanser The beast let out a low and ominous moan as it dragged its feet toward me, inch by inch. Clawing at the air, the zombie reached …

A classic multi-day traverse in the Whistler Backcountry. The Blackcomb chairlift from the Whistler Resort gets you up to elevation - you can buy a backcountry pass for a single upload. Drive to …

This route is the easiest way to the summit of 9,131-foot Mt. Shuksan. The trail starts on the Shannon Ridge trail, which follows a creek through forest before zigzagging up to crest the ridge. …

Starting off on USFS Road 37, Skyline Divide offers supreme, 360 degree views for a moderate effort. With wildflowers, berries and spectacular scenery it's no wonder this is one of the most popular …

For the Turns-All-Year crowd, skiing Squak Glacier in June or July is a must. Start on the Scott-Paul Trail, a 7.5 mile loop trail near Concrete. In the early spring, it's easy to lose the trail for …

Heliotrope ridge is known locally as a mecca of early season backcountry skiing, because high-elevation slopes are easily accessible from the car. That is, they are accessible when the road is open. …

This beautifully restored lookout is set in a stunning location atop Winchester Peak. The trail starts out between the Twin Lakes and soon enters the Mt. Baker Wilderness. After about .25 miles …

A highly accessible ski tour, Table Mountain and the surrounding terrain presents an infinitude of skiable lines. You can skin over the Hermann Sadle and into the Iceberg Lake area, as this track …