MBE Spring 2014

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Back from the brink

  Back from the brink Whatcom County women maintain their division in the Ski to Sea By Nathan Dalla Santa Photo courtesy Heather Nelson of team Kulshan Cycles Ski...

Spring into something hot

Spring into something hot There is a feeling of discovery in coming around a bend in the trail and seeing wisps of steam rising from...

At home in the snow

At home in the snow How to build a snowcave By Ian Ferguson Whether you want to claim first tracks at the resort the next day or...

Publisher’s Note

Publisher's Note By Pat Grubb Local legend Franz Gabl, 92, passed away in January. Born in Austria in 1921, he was drafted into the German army...

Branching out

Branching out A local race organization becomes a park steward By Ian Ferguson Photo by Pat Kennedy There are literally hundreds of races held every year in the...

Cyclocross: a friendly pursuit

Cyclocross: a friendly pursuit Story and photo by Quinn Welsch The wind at Cornwall Park in Bellingham was coming at them hard on the last race...

2014 Spring Gear Guide

Liz Daley, Mountain Slayist

Liz Daley, Mountain Slayist By Ian Ferguson To steal a quote from Zoolander, “That Liz Daley … She is so hot right now.” A Patagonia snowboard ambassador,...

A cup of joe, and gelato to go

A cup of joe, and gelato to go Tasty new treats at Il Caffé Rifugio Story and photo by Brandy Shreve At Il Caffe Rifugio the walls...

Six spring summit hikes

Six spring summit hikes Story and photos by Aubrey Laurence For peak-seeking hikers who have exhausted their lowland winter hikes and are itching for something bigger...