MBE Winter 2012 / 2013
Feet First
Feet First
Snow-free winter hikes
Story and photos by Aubrey Laurence
Many day hikers are leery of snow-covered trails, and come winter they put their passion into...
Code Blue – When things go wrong on the mountain
Mountains beg to be climbed.
Their tall, unwavering peaks inspire dreams of conquering towering heights and call with siren-like attraction, daring men and women to risk...
Staying Dry
Precipitation, wind and cold are your external threats and sweat is your enemy from within. Having the right clothing can make the difference between comfort and catastrophe...
Blue T Lodge Open
The Blue T Lodge, the new lodge behind Chair 9 Woodstone Pizza and Bar, is open, just in time for the 2012-13 ski season.The...
Mt. Baker High
One week at Baker equals a season anywhere elseStory and photo by Molly BakerNorway. Chile. British Columbia. Argentina. Utah. Colorado. Montana. Wyoming. California. Idaho....
Eagle Watch
Eagle Watch
By Kara Furr
Photo by Gene Davis
Hundreds of eagles from Alaska and northern Canada migrate to the Skagit River each winter to prey on...
Shredding Ready
Getting prepared for backcountry skiing
By Sam Lozier
Photo by Patrick Kennedy
You’ve seen tracks out on Shuksan Arm or read about backcountry skiing in magazines. The...
SOS
Program gets
kids on the mountain
Story and photo by Patrick Kennedy
Snowboard Outreach Society (SOS) began in 1993 in Colorado and is now active in more than...
Great Reads
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Mountain Travel & Rescue
by National Ski Patrol
Written by experts, this manual is designed to help snowsport enthusiasts succeed in...
Where To Stay & Eat
Where to Stay
BELLINGHAMBest Western Plus
Lakeway Inn
714 Lakeway Drive
360/671-1011
thelakewayinn.com
Bellingham’s premier full-service hotel with 132 spacious guest rooms and suites, two restaurants, lobby café, indoor pool...