Running
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...
Brushes and Trails: Bellingham artist finds inspiration on foot
Story and photo By Stefanie Donahue
It takes more than a set of oil paints and the right brush for Pacific Northwest painter Kristen Ingman...
There and Back: Running across the Grand Canyon twice in a...
Story and photos By Amelia Bethke
6 a.m., November 18
South Kaibab Trailhead, 7,260 feet
From the dark, a frigid wind clawed at my legs, my spandex...
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...
Bay to Baker race revived…starting in Concrete
By Oliver Lazenby
Dan Probst wants to hold a trail race from Bellingham Bay to the summit of Mt. Baker and back, a 108-mile journey...
A day of salmon, beer and Blanchard Mountain love
Story by Andy Basabe
“D’ya remember when…?”
That’s the silly question that delineates generational differences in communities. “D’ya remember when Mt. Baker Ski Area built jumps...
The one Fitbit
By Steve Guntli
In the 1970s, Stephen King published a book (under the pseudonym of Richard Bachman) called “The Long Walk.” The story involves a...
Run for the hills
Guided trail running in the North Cascades
By Ian Ferguson
For many runners, the act of running is its own reward. It’s a high-output activity that...