MBE Fall 2018
Paradise Preserved: Easement secures permanent access to Galbraith Mountain
By Oliver Lazenby
I. Evolution
In the past 30 years, Galbraith Mountain has gone from a little-used patch of forest where dirt bikers twisted throttles through...
New trails at Lake Whatcom and plans for many more
Story and photos by Oliver Lazenby
With the second summer of construction on Lake Whatcom trails nearly done, bikers and hikers will soon be able...
Bag It Up: Help keep the backcountry permit-free with responsible poop...
By Jason D. Martin
Poop.
Yep. That’s right. Poop. That’s what all the cool kids are talking about these days. Or perhaps, more specifically, the cool...
Parting Shot: Jason Hummel’s glacier project
To me, the unknown is uncovering for yourself what’s new and exciting. It’s both walking in the footprints of others and creating your own...
Seduced by the Juice: An e-bike primer
By Pat Grubb
A silent revolution in the cycling world that began in China and conquered Europe is now riding strong across North America. Electric bikes,...
A yoga pose for carrying loads
Chest opener for backpackers
By Luca Williams
As I plan my annual backpack trip, I think about what lured me to backpacking in the first place....
Postcards: Whidbey Island’s Kettles Trail system
From the Whidbey Island Bicycle Club
The Kettles Trail System is a jewel stationed between Oak Harbor and Coupeville on Whidbey Island. The area gets...
