MBE Winter 2021
Finding the trail less traveled
By Hannah Singleton
I was hiking in the hills outside Bellingham when I arrived at what I thought would be a trail junction. Instead, the...
Fall/early winter 2021 gallery
Carl Simpson climbs through thick fog in the skeleton of a burned forest. Crystal Mountain backcountry, Washington. Jason Hummel photo.
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How to stay in shape even if you’re ...
Story and photo by Luca Williams
Every fall, when the rain begins, I begin to dread Jillian Michaels’ sly lift of her lip as she...
Using nature to stay present in the time of Covid-19
By Lisa Pulsifer
Many residents of the Pacific Northwest have regular access to nature and it’s become a widely acknowledged fact that time spent outdoors...
Guides adapt to a new normal of smokier summers
By Katie Griffith
During an approach to Sahale Peak in summer 2018, Mountain Madness guide Amber Smith and her client enjoyed sunny, clear skies, with...
Chuckanut Drive: Contemplating safety along a popular, scenic road ride
Story and photos by Ian Haupt
My hands come down on the bars. I push out and down to bring my chest forward as I...
Chains and all-wheel-drive vehicles
By Doug Dahl
Q: The Washington State Patrol lists "alternative traction devices" that are approved for use when "Chains Required" signs are posted. However, the...
Guiding through a pandemic
Story and photos by Jason D. Martin
American Alpine Institute executive director
Though there had been news about Covid-19, most of us weren’t following it closely...
