Winter 2009

James Heim in the Mt. Baker backcountry
Photo by Grant Gunderson

Featured Articles

Tracks on the snow
For some, the only way to hit the mountain is on the back of a new breed of more powerful and quieter snowmobiles. Is this an idea for you?

Keep that rod up!
The steelhead are running the rivers and you need to go catch one of these famed frigid fighters.

In the mood for love?
Here are two romantic getaways: one in B.C. and one by Baker, that call out for candlelight and a bottle of
Champagne.

Scenes of the mountains
Local photographer Grant Gunderson shows off the best of local riders and scenery.

Climb that mountain!
If you’re looking to get into mountaineering, there’s no
better place to turn to than Bellingham’s own American Alpine Institute.

A Convocation of Eagles
The eagles have landed. The vast number of birds both local and migratory who come into the area for spawning salmon have arrived and will peak in December remaining throughout January before they begin moving farther north to feed on other later runs of spawning salmon.

Skins give new look
Novelist John Dos Passos said that individuality is freedom lived. Bette Midler was known to quip “cherish forever what makes you unique, ‘cuz you’re really a yawn if it goes.”

Your Guide to Foothills Dining & Entertainment

Equipment Guide - click here to download