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The first Mt. Baker Ultra Marathon: Concrete to Mt. Baker and...

By Oliver Lazenby In 1938, the town of Concrete in the North Cascades foothills went dark and lost power just as aliens invaded in Orson...

Swimrun: An amphibious new sport debuts in the Northwest

By Oliver Lazenby Photos by Tyson geBauer Swimming and running both offer simplicity. You can do either sport with basically no special, expensive gear. Put the...

Well-Earned Beers: What is it about beer and outdoors culture?

  By Aubrey Laurence For many outdoor enthusiasts, it’s almost assumed that after a day of adventure, beers will be shared at a local brewpub. Look...

Catching up Krissy Moehl, top ultra runner and Northwest native

By Oliver Lazenby When Krissy Moehl quit her day job seven years ago for ultra running, it allowed her the time to pursue any opportunities...

R2AK, the motor-free boat race up the Inside Passage, is back...

Story by Oliver Lazenby Jake Beattie wanted to come up with a more rugged boat race that captured the spirit of marine adventure – a...

Find your way on the Kulshan Quest

The Kulshan Quest Adventure race is back this summer.

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...

Featured Races, Fall 2013

Featured Races, Fall 2013 Ride the Chuckanut Century Bicycling enthusiast? We have the ride for you. On September 15, the Chuckanut Century bike event will bring...

Bragging Rights

Bragging Rights Two Ski to Sea teams compete for the cup Story by Brandy Kiger It’s painful, it’s intense, but most of all, it’s addicting. Every...

Race of Legend

Race of LegendRiding the Banked Slalom Story by Brandy Kiger Each year, an audacious group of snowboarders head for the hills, say their prayers and...