Courtesy photo By Elizabeth Kimberly H ere in Bellingham, many of us seek the flow state. You know it: That sensation where you’re fully immersed in the moment, sea salt breeze in your face, cosmos …

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. …

Courtesy photo By Eric Lucas I did not know sea cucumbers move. Yes, I’m aware they are marine creatures common in the North Pacific near-shore intertidal waters. Not vegetative beings, like …

Hike to Zoa Peak, B.C. August 31, 2019. Stephen Hui photo By Stephen Hui T he fact that hikers flock to wildflower meadows like kids to an ice-cream truck may seem strange to the uninitiated. …

Courtesy photo. Get your pedals in gear, registration for the Tour de Whatcom bike ride recently opened for its 16th year. The ride will start the morning of Saturday, July 17, leaving from behind …

The Washington state Department of Ecology report highlighted declining salmon populations, low water levels due to growing demand and diminishing snowpack, and a long history of water disputes as …

Climbers descend below Mt. Baker’s Roman Wall past the active crater and ridge to Sherman Peak. Brett Baunton photo.[/caption] KC Deane and Jon Hansen through dense forest outside Bellingham, …

Still time for a couple more runs Story by Ian Haupt • Photo by Audra Lee Mercille L ast chair. It’s when many head to their cars to pack up and hit the road early. It’s the time to reunite …

Jack Bardi races outside of Montague, California, at the Shasta Gravel Hugger. Sean Bagshaw photo. A day in the life of a local cyclist with an eye on the pros Story by Jack Bardi I ’ve been …

Story and photos by Jason D. Martin, American Alpine Institute executive director Y ou’re sliding down a pristine snow slope, miles from the trailhead. That’s when it happens. Your binding pops, …

Gravel Unravel race map. By Conor Wilson Peninsula Adventure – Gravel Unravel After canceling its Gravel Unravel race last June due to the pandemic, Peninsula Adventure Sports will return to …

Story by Pat Grubb W hat do you do if you’ve been holding the longest race in North America since 2015, one that won’t let you use an engine, that presents some of the trickiest sailing …

Sitting stretches to do throughout the day Story and photos by Luca Williams But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee. Job 12:7 I n the early days of mankind, we learned from the animals …

Story and photos by Ian Ferguson I t was 5:30 in the morning in the dead of winter – I was in my car in the middle of nowhere. I had spent the night curled deep into my sleeping bag, searching for …

By Pat Grubb Nutcase vio MIPS led helmet 360-degree lighting provides visibility for the rider and motorists with a 3-hour run time. Adjustable spin dial for fit, magnetic buckle and removable visor, …

Shirley Schmidt and husband Jesse stoking the fire at Graham’s Historical Restaurant.[/caption] Restaurants in Glacier have adapted to pandemic-life Aaron Horwitz at The Heliotrope Cafe. Whether …

Story by Andrew Grubb T hose of us who live in the steep valleys of the North Cascades are aware of the difficulties of short days, torrential rain and cold nights. Few are as deeply cognizant of …

Photo by Elizabeth Kimberly Story by Elizabeth Kimberly Y our vantage is different from the sky. W ith wings, you can kiss volcanic summits and lenticular clouds in a matter of minutes. You can …

Story and photos by Tara Nelson E very year more than 350 species of migratory birds fly through northern Whatcom County bringing birding enthusiasts and visitors from all over the country and, with …