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On a whim, Casey O'Brien and Mark Cionek decided to climb Mt. Baker last weekend. The conversation went something like this: "Do you want to climb Mt. Baker tomorrow?" "Sure." The two experienced …

FUEL THE RIDE Providing healthy food for kids Since 2007, Erin Baker’s Wholesome Baked Goods, based in Bellingham, has been helping kids get fueled up and geared up for skiing or snowboarding at …

Cold & Bold Story by Jake Merrill A winter traverse of the Twin Sisters The Twin Sisters, lower than both Mt. Shuksan and Mt. Baker, stretch from Mt. Baker Highway roughly 45 miles south to …

Total Commitment A daring Isolation Traverse Story by John Minier “OK, brake is up this time,” I say. Jenni wrinkles her brow and gives me a concerned look. “But brake is down,” she responds. …

Snowshoeing 101 Story by Aubrey Laurence When I first moved to Bellingham from Colorado, someone in a bar told me that if I could survive two winters here, I would be OK. “It’s kind of like …

Shredding the Gnar ... And other things people say at the mountain Story by Ian Ferguson Ever wonder what the word bomber means when used as an adjective? What does it mean to billy-goat a line? If …

Hitting the Trail Enjoying winter's scenic touring sport Story by Brandy Kiger Shreve Shush, shush, shush. The cross-country skis slip easily through the deeply-grooved tracks on the edge of the …

Glacial retreat Climate change and the future of skiing By Ian Ferguson The smell of a ski lodge triggers one of my earliest memories. You know the smell – the musty odor of old woodwork, …

Frost Flowers Magic happens on the forest floor Story by Sue Madsen Take a walk on a cold winter day in the Pacific Northwest lowlands and you are likely to see a phenomenon considered rare in other …

Andy Parry, Will Wesson, Ian Compton and friends do outlandish things on skis.  

http://vimeo.com/59719904 Lucas DeBari, Kael Martin, Alex Yoder and Blake Paul check out the cold smoke at Jackson Hole in episode two of Go! A snowboarding roadtrip. DeBari is our local …

By Sue Madsen Concrete, Washington, is famous for its speed trap, its role as the setting for Tobias Wolff’s “This Boy’s Life,” and for Annie’s Pizza Station. Annie’s was started by Chuck …

Collective Purpose Local screen printer boosts community spirit Story by Molly Baker Bellingham’s streets have become a little more artistic and a whole lot more hip ever since INNATE, a …

Spring Gear Guide Story by Pat Grubb Teva Chair 5 Teva has launched a new line of boots called the Lifty Collection. About half the weight of typical boots, the Chair 5 has a rubber outsole and a …

Music Highway Get into the groove on 542 Story and photos by Travis Rambo The highway began life as a muddy trail after Jack Post and his two partners from Sumas discovered gold on Bear Mountain, …

Three Rivers, Many Hours Triad River guides master their art Story by Ian Ferguson Triad River Tours operates on three rivers – the Skagit, Sauk and Suiattle – that encompass a wide variety of …

Serving Up Splitboards Local restaurateur retrofits snowboards for the backcountry Story and photo by Ian Ferguson Maple Falls business owners Trish and Serafino Gesmundo have provided delicious, …

Mt. Baker Mountain Guides New guide service launches in Bellingham Story by Brandy Kiger Originally from Alaska, and a veteran on Colorado slopes, John Minier knows his way around the backcountry, …