Photos courtesy of San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau. By Eric Lucas At first glance the eagle nearby looks like it is perched on the water. It’s an illusion, of course – eagles don’t perch on …

"It's my dad to whom I owe my passion for the outdoors, the privilege of learning to ski at a young age, and really just who I am today. When he expressed interest in learning to backcountry ski, I …

Avoiding a dip after a climb, Zak Griffith returns to camp in Royal Basin, Olympic National Park. Jason Griffith photo. Australian born, now Canadian permanent resident Shannon Brown laying back and …

This is the third installment of Mount Baker Experience Mountain Trivia. Find the answers at the bottom of this page. By Jason D. Martin 1 The well-regarded novelist behind the “Hyperion Cantos” …

Story and photo by David Gladish We left Seattle after work at 5 p.m. on a Friday in February, eager to find ice that was still “in” before the ice climbing season disappeared. We pulled into …

On the summit of the President, in B.C.’s President Range in Yoho National Park.[/caption] The Stanley Mitchell Hut is the gem of the Alpine Club of Canada’s hut system. But dangers lurk in a …

The author on Mt. Rainier in a helmet and other gear used by John Graham in the 1960s. Photo by Kyle Oberkoetter. By Andrew Waite About halfway across the Cowlitz Glacier, one of my crampons fell off …

Ryan Carter rides atop a moraine at Mount Rainier. Jason Hummel photo. Textures on the Queen Bess Glacier in the Homathko River-Tatlayoko Protected Area. Matthew Tangeman photo. Kirsten Rowley ski …

Illustration by Doug De Visser. By Oliver Lazenby K acie Cleveland, owner of Kulshan CrossFit gym in Bellingham, holds the record for the fastest trip across America on inline skates. That’s a …

By Jason Griffith N osing our way to the beach on Clark Island, I focused on the water, looking for rocks and trying to pick a clear path. Suddenly the cry of “Orca!” came from our friends’ …

Story by Oliver Lazenby Photos by Paul Bikis W ith a sea of peaks to the east and saltwater to the west, Anna Soens sits above Mt. Baker’s Roman Wall, ready to ski 5,000 vertical feet of softening …

By Lisa Pulsifer W histler is a high end, world-class ski resort, but it doesn’t have to put a dent in your wallet. The picture-perfect, international destination is much more than gondolas and …

Story and photos by Hannah Singleton I n the southwestern corner of British Columbia, lost in the Coast Range, lays a blocky, granite summit: Brandywine Mountain. It’s one among hundreds, seemingly …

Tara and Carl Simpson hiking through an autumn wonderland in the Glacier Peak Wilderness. Jason Hummel photo. Liberty Bell after a fall snowstorm. Alan Majchrowicz photo. Wes Hoen on a boulder at …

Story and photos by Pat Grubb W hen it comes to island nations, with just around 300 islands, Fiji is low on the list. The country with the most islands, Sweden, has 221,800 islands. Hell, Canada has …

The author on the Great Divide mountain bike route. Josh Schmidt photo. By Jenny Schmidt A few years ago, faced with a complicated and emotional decision, I knew I needed some solo time. I loaded my …

By Katie Griffith A hiker on the north side of Mt. Baker. Photo by Jefferson Morriss. A s the snow melts on Mt. Baker, hikers, climbers and campers head to the hills. Roads clear of debris, trails …

Photos and tips by Marcus Paladino Tofino-based photographer Marcus Paladino isn’t giving away his spots, but he has some helpful tips for a first trip to the world-renowned surf destination on the …

View from Mt. Norman on North Pender Island. Story and photos by Lisa Pulsifer W ashington state residents know the San Juan Islands are a must-visit destination. They also know the San Juan island …

Michael Darling post surf on Vancouver Island, heading home through wildfire smoke. Photo by Marcus Paladino. Two trail runners descend toward Snoqualmie Pass via the Kendall Katwalk after a long day …