MBE Winter 2019
Rendezvous Huts: Postcard from the Methow
Story and photos by Benjamin Whitney
The invitation read: Hey, guys, think fast! I booked two nights at the Rendezvous Huts in the Methow for...
Winter Magic: 3 easy snowshoe trips near Vancouver
Story and photos by Lisa Pulsifer
Something magical happens once winter arrives in the mountains. The hard angles of the rocks disappear under a thick...
Big dreams for the Nooksack Nordic Ski Club
Ambassador program introduces skiers to the sport
By Oliver Lazenby
From camping to snowshoeing, more and more people are playing outside. For winter recreation, human-powered sports...
Meal Prep and Pocket Bacon: Eat well in the backcountry this...
By Mike McCartan
The smoke near Winthrop was unbearable and the fire rained ash on our vehicles overnight; we swept it off the windshield just...
Wild and Scenic: The campaign to protect the Nooksack River
Story by Jacqueline Thompson | Photos by Brett Baunton
Westbound water, trickling from icy blue glaciers and building into the mighty Nooksack River, flows in...
Avalanche Forecast Refresher: Brush-up and stay safe in the backcountry
By Jason D. Martin | Images courtesy of the Northwest Avalanche Center
It snowed on Wednesday. On Thursday, it rained. Today it was sunny. Tomorrow,...
Unlock your skiing potential with these exercises
By Luca Williams
All of us know at least one of those people who picked up skiing quickly, with ease and grace. Us mere mortals...
Season Passholes: Mt. Baker’s homegrown band
Last winter, local pro skier and off-season whale researcher and musician Adam Ü had an opportunity to put together a band for a show...
MSR Evo snowshoe review
Dependable snowshoes are an easy way to get outside this winter
By Chris Gerston, owner of backcountry essentials
Keeping active in the winter can be difficult...