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More than a festival
Northwest Tune-Up has been a catalyst for the Waterfront District, organizers say
Story and photos by Ian Haupt
Bellingham’s bike, music and beer festival returns for...
Snowmobile education company brings avalanche and skills courses to Baker area
By Ian Haupt
The Mt. Baker area will have its own snowmobile-specific education outfit this season.
Elevated Backcountry offers beginner to advanced-level sled riders avalanche...
Mount Baker Experience magazine and contributors win awards
Mount Baker Experience and its contributors won awards at Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s Better Newspaper Contest for special section covers and stories.
Mount Baker Experience...
Mt. Baker Art Gallery
Local foothills artists now have a permanent space in which to showcase their work. The Mt. Baker Art Gallery, inside of the Mt. Baker...
Frozen gems
Blueberry-muffin sweetness of small, local ski areas
By Eric Lucas
“You look familiar,” I tell the Loup Loup lifty.
“Did you have lunch in the lodge?” He’s...
Acme General Store employee celebrates 37 years of service
By Ian Haupt
When Sue Masters has a day off from work at Acme General Store, customers routinely ask, “Where’s Sue?” She’s a staple at...
New Bellingham guiding collective ready for upcoming season
By Ian Haupt
Cascade Mountain Ascents (CMA) is a new-ish, worker-owned mountain guiding collective based in Bellingham.
All previous workers of multiple guiding companies, Mike Elges,...
Baker passes see 20 percent increase
Mt. Baker Ski Area season passes and ticket prices have been released, and to locals might look steep.
Season passes for returning passholders, which go...
Wednesday night magic
Whatcom World Cup race series
Story and photos by Harrison Winkel
I could feel the buzz of excitement spread through town as group texts lit up...
Gearing up for year-round paddleboarding
Story and photos by Tony Moceri
I love being on the water. I always have. There is something special about the way the world moves...