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A one-person outdoor education program
Story by Ian Haupt
Rubbing two sticks together. Put so simply, it sounds trivial. Yet it was necessary for all that’s...
Review: Cookbooks for the campsite coffee table
By Meg Olson
It’s time to take our meals outside. Whether you’re pitching a tent, hitting the road, or setting out on the trail, good...
Cosmic Dirt: New local clothing brand strives for outdoor inclusivity
By Elizabeth Kimberly
Here in Bellingham, many of us seek the flow state. You know it: That sensation where you’re fully immersed in the moment,...
After years of change Gear Aid is spreading its philosophy of...
By Oliver Lazenby
For people who use Gear Aid products, Pat Kennedy’s first experience with the company may sound familiar. The first time he wore...
Graham’s Historical Restaurant’s new owner highlights history, quirkiness
By Oliver Lazenby
Shirley Schmidt started cooking at Graham’s Restaurant, at 9989 Mount Baker Highway in Glacier, about five years ago and quickly fell in...
Winter 2020 gear guide
By Pat Grubb
Burton Ruler men’s step on boot with step on bindings
Step in, step out. Step on bindings have come a long way in...
Opening Day: An ode to the unscheduled holiday
Story and photos by Brad Andrew
Opening day at Mt. Baker Ski Area – the day when snow-lovers rejoice and reunite – happens annually. Exactly...
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...
Unwind the effects of hiking with a heavy pack
By Luca Williams
In the time I’ve known my husband, he’s only ever gone backpacking, reluctantly, with our oldest son or myself. When I...