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Why are skis fatter in the PNW? Some insight from Backcountry...
By Chris Gerston
In the Pacific Northwest, and definitely in Bellingham, we seem to like our beers hoppy, our snow plentiful and our skis fat....
Kacie Cleveland on mental endurance, perspective and skating across America
By Oliver Lazenby
Kacie Cleveland, owner of Kulshan CrossFit gym in Bellingham, holds the record for the fastest trip across America on inline skates. That’s...
Wake ‘N Bakery: Glacier institution has new owners
By Oliver Lazenby
After 15 years in business – growing from a coffee cart with baked goods on the porch of the Glacier Ski Shop...
Newsroom: Notes from around the region, August 2019
North Cascades National Park applying for dark skies status
The National Park Service submitted a request for a dark sky study at North Cascades National...
Bro culture in adventure sports
By Jason D. Martin
It was a perfect day at the Mt. Baker Ski Area – crisp and cold with powder and sunshine. And people...
Mental prep for your big race
By Sneha Patel, doctor of osteopathic medicine
PeaceHealth is the title sponsor of the Bellingham Bay Marathon, which takes place on September 29, so we’re focusing our...
News briefs and feedback, summer 2019
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Notes big and small from around the region
Western Washington has a wolf pack
Western Washington officially has a wolf pack for the first time in...
Ski to Sea is for lovers
Meet the married couples who met at Ski to Sea
By Oliver Lazenby
Since 1973, Ski to Sea has been introducing people to new things: new...
Stretching after texting, typing, driving and mountain biking too
By Luca Williams
Since we were kids, my brother and I have had our own private war: the computer versus the trees. Our family owned...
Summer 2019 gear guide
By Pat Grubb
Boosted Plus Electric Skateboard
This California-designed e-board will get you across campus or town fast! 22 mph fast! With an extended range of...