MBE Spring 2014

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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...

Maëlle Ricker

Maëlle Ricker Interview with a gold medalist By Brandy Shreve A regular competitor in Mt. Baker Ski Area’s Legendary Banked Slalom, snowboarder Maëlle Ricker was the first...

Bonnington Traverse

Bonnington Traverse Hut-to-hut skiing in B.C.’s southern interior Story and photos by Cory Tarilton In B.C.’s southern interior south of Nelson, the Bonnington Range holds rewards for...

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...

The backcountry photographer

The backcountry photographer An interview with Jason Hummel By Ian Ferguson Jason Hummel’s photographs have appeared on magazine covers around the world, including the magazine you’re holding...

2014 Spring Gear Guide

Northwest Birding Festivals

Witness the great migration Festivals to inspire your inner birder By Nathan Dalla Santa Photos by David Riffle For bird watchers, spring is a magical time of year...

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...

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...