Story and artwork by Gretchen Leggitt F or over five years, my friend Robin and I have been scheming and dreaming about combining a bike tour across B.C. with a climbing trip in the Bugaboos range, …

  Skye Schillhammer, left, and Hannah Bergemann blasting off at Blue Steel, a new trail on Galbraith Mountain built by a team from Transition Bikes and others. By Skye Schillhammer Photos by …

Photo by Ian Haupt Story and photos by Ian Haupt M y hands come down on the bars. I push out and down to bring my chest forward as I tilt my head back and close my eyes. I take a deep breath through …

Tenacious Tape, now available in animal shapes, is one of Gear Aid's best known products. Photo courtesy of Gear Aid. By Oliver Lazenby For people who use Gear Aid products, Pat Kennedy’s first …

Avoiding a dip after a climb, Zak Griffith returns to camp in Royal Basin, Olympic National Park. Jason Griffith photo. Australian born, now Canadian permanent resident Shannon Brown laying back and …

One of Grant Gunderson’s favorite photos, the only exposure captured during a break in the weather on the Shuksan Arm.[/caption] For more than 15 years, Bellingham-based photographer Grant …

The author on the Great Divide mountain bike route. Josh Schmidt photo. By Jenny Schmidt A few years ago, faced with a complicated and emotional decision, I knew I needed some solo time. I loaded my …

The new Evil Bikes headquarters in Bellingham. Photo by Benjamin Whitney. A Q&A with Kevin Walsh by Benjamin Whitney T he red hot brand Evil Bikes is known for defying tradition when it comes to …

Ground Keeper Fenders owner Keely Shannon with her “Donut Kill My Vibe” fender. Photos courtesy of Keely Shannon.[/caption] By Todd Elsworth W hen it comes to mountain bike fenders, graphic …

Spencer Paxson with his son Sawyer aboard his cargo bike. Photos by Spencer and Sarah Paxson A professional cyclist relaxes into the pace of touring with a toddler-laden cargo bike By Spencer Paxson …

Christina Chappetta samples a trail in the in the Diamond Head zone. By Jann Eberharter | Photos by Skye Schillhammer T he mountain bike trails of the Sea to Sky corridor are world-famous for their …

Bellingham Grind Corps members on a gravel road on the east side of Mt. Baker. Matt Curtis photo. By Oliver Lazenby B ellingham cyclist Kerri Love went on her first Bellingham Grind Corps ride after …

A wolverine caught on a trail camera near Washington Pass. Skiing scientists are tracking the Cascadian carnivore Story by Sophia Rouches | Photos by David Moskowitz When people hear the word …

Story, art and photos by Gretchen Leggitt I recall the exact moment, swimming in a sea of merriment at Aslan Brewing’s one-year anniversary party, when my adventure sister Robin and I conjured up a …

Anne Cleary photo. Hana Beaman, along with Barrett Christy and Robin Van Gyn, organized a women’s jam last year at Mt. Baker Ski Area called Lay-Back Weekend. The party started with a kickoff on …

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 are the fastest …

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 to be able to see clearly. Our fire crew dealt with this …

Dependable snowshoes are an easy way to get outside this winter MSR Evo Snowshoes • $139[/caption] By Chris Gerston, owner of backcountry essentials Keeping active in the winter can be difficult …

Helly Hansen Powderqueen 2.0 Jacket Waterproof, windproof and breathable, this PrimaLoft insulated, longer cut woman’s jacket will keep you warm while its relaxed free ride fit will make for big …

The author chases Haleahy Craven down a ridge on the Seven Summits trail. Jasper Gibson photo. Story by Benjamin Whitney | Photos by Jasper Gibson If I learned anything worthwhile in college, I …