Photos courtesy Alyeska Resort Exploring the Great Land of the White Story by Eric Lucas I t’s a long way down from the top of Alyeska Ski Resort. In fact, when you reach the base, you swap out …

Story and photos by Tony Moceri T he Pacific Northwest is a camper's paradise giving those of us that like to leave our houses behind endless options to explore new locations and return to old …

Reviewed by Meg Olson Written in the Snows: Across Time on Skis in the Pacific Northwest Lowell Skoog Mountaineers Books As I was describing Lowell Skoog’s detail-rich chronicle “Written in the …

Washington State Parks will be increasing the price of its Sno-Park permits this year, which go on sale November 1. The seasonal permit fee is now $50, and the daily permit is $25. It’s the first …

Sophia Rouches biking the Cut Throat trail in Mazama, Washington during peak fall color. Grant Gunderson photo So talented, but so modest. Andy ‘Disco’ Jones doesn’t want/need any credit or …

Recreation Northwest executive director Todd Elsworth looks over Chuckanut Bay at Woodstock Farm. Events-based nonprofit shifts focus to outdoor recreation and nature education Story and photos by …

A road trip to the Northwest’s ‘real West’ Story and photos by Eric Lucas I ’m a middle-age white guy in a 1999 4Runner, V6, 206 cubic inches, 4WD, steel-belted Michelin truck tires. He’s a …

The Turn Point Light on Stuart Island. Story and photos by Jason Griffith T he sky seemed to have merged with the sea, except the stars below the horizon were like fireflies winking on and off, too …

Adult Female Bushtit leaving a nest. Early morning birding on Galbraith Mountain Story and photos by Ben Stalheim I hate my alarm. It’s set to my favorite song of all time, Rusted Root’s "Send Me …

A diver's paradise Story and photos by Pat Grubb In June, my daughter Alex called me up out of the blue from San Francisco and asked if I wanted to go on a dive trip to Roatan, an island off the …

Solo backpacking to Wing Lake and Black Peak Story and photos by Skye Schillhammer I spent most of my life hiking, backpacking and exploring the lakes and mountains in the North Cascades. Along with …

The Twin Sisters from Highway 9, Koma Kulshan with an appearance. Ian Haupt photo By Jason D. Martin T his article marks the fourth time that the Mount Baker Experience has featured mountain trivia. …

Jack Riley photo By Woody Moses M artine was dead serious. “No romance with clients during a trip. Ever.” Tall and muscular with wild blonde hair and piercing blue eyes, Martine stood like a …

Pingora and the boys. Written as a beginner's guide to alpine climbing Story and photos by Jason Griffith W hen the summer of 2020 rolled around, let’s face it, we were all going a bit stir-crazy. …

Story and photos by Jason Griffith Trail stats Distance: 17 miles, one way Elevation gain: 4,000 feet Max elevation: 1,700 feet Best: Spring or fall, summers are quite hot T he drone of the Lady of …

Gary Schillhammer skins up Mt. Baker on his 65th birthday. Story and photos by Skye Schillhammer F or most people, pushing the last thousand feet up the Roman Wall to the summit of Mt. Baker is a big …

The older boys explore natural bridges in Fairhaven's Hundred Acre Wood. Story by Katie Griffith Photos by Kat Schaumberg H ead into Fairhaven’s Hundred Acre Wood Park on a Wednesday around noon, …

The author's wife and son pause along the Lookout Trail in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park to take in a sweeping view of Kalamalka Lake. Story and photos by Craig Romano I ’m not sure if it’s the …

Carl Simpson climbs through thick fog in the skeleton of a burned forest. Crystal Mountain backcountry, Washington. Jason Hummel photo. Mt. Baker and Baker Lake Road. Andy Porter photo. Rainbow over …

Record-setting Pacific Crest Trail hiker Heather Anderson is giving a series of online talks and discussions for the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) that’s already underway. The next one, at …