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 …

This track was taken in October 2008. The Coleman-Deming route is the standard route up Mt. Baker. It is essentially a walk up, but it does require glacier travel and potential crevasse …

THERE WILL BE MUD Story by Jason D. Martin Photos courtesy of Whatcom Events Mud runs are good, not-so-clean fun for the whole family. I’m not huge on running, but I’ve always been adventurous …

FIRST DESCENT By Eric Parker, photo by Tait Trautman Fred Norquist nails the first descent of Klahanie Falls. The name of the drop is Klahanie Falls, on Bear Creek. It's a 50-60 foot waterfall with a …

MOUNTAIN BIKING IN BELLINGHAM Story by Ian Ferguson A scene on the rise. Over 50 miles of trails within the city limits and a growing trail network just south have already earned Bellingham a global …

The Coal Pad Building the Glacier Skate Park Story by Jeremy Miller The Glacier Skate Park came about because of a need to have a place to ride. After skating at various do-it-yourself skate parks, I …

NEXT ARTICLE: Randonnée Repairs Between Land and Sea Springtime tide pools are full of life Story by Sue Madsen The space between sea and land is a mysterious and intriguing world called the …

Border Patrol in the backcountry By Pamela Beason Photo courtesy of Customs and Border Protection A year ago, as I was eating lunch with about 25 other hikers scattered around Winchester Lookout, a …

Program gets kids on the mountain Story and photo by Patrick Kennedy Snowboard Outreach Society (SOS) began in 1993 in Colorado and is now active in more than 40 resorts, three countries and will …