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 …

Hannah on Galbraith Mountain Interview and photos by Beau Gaughran Bellingham mountain bike racer Hannah Bergemann graduated from the expert to pro category last year and she’s been placing near …

Mike Bateman rides Mullet on Galbraith Mountain. Paul Kelly photo. By Oliver Lazenby I. Evolution In the past 30 years, Galbraith Mountain has gone from a little-used patch of forest where dirt …

By Pat Grubb A silent revolution in the cycling world that began in China and conquered Europe is now riding strong across North America. Electric bikes, or “e-bikes” are finding fans across all …

Skye Schillhammer floats over Mt. Baker. Photo by Skye Schillhammer and Cadin Yeckley. Pete Devries has the conditions on Vancouver Island dialed. Marcus Paladino photo. River crossing en route to …

From the Whidbey Island Bicycle Club The Kettles Trail System is a jewel stationed between Oak Harbor and Coupeville on Whidbey Island. The area gets its name from a geologic feature that shapes much …

A racer nears Artist Point in the 2007 Ride 542. Mount Baker Experience file photo. By Oliver Lazenby Most popular bike races are long. The Tour de France is about 2,082 miles this year, with an …

Book excerpt by Lauren Danner North Cascades National Park is unlike any national park that came before it. Its advocates wanted to preserve it as it was, rather than creating a “virtual outdoor …

Stories and photos by Brad Andrew Mountain bike trails don’t just fall from the sky and land in the forest for all to enjoy. Whether you prefer flowing single-track or high-speed jump lines, those …

By Maya Hunger North Cascades National Park has everything an adventurer could dream of in the Pacific Northwest – remote wilderness full of old-growth trees, massive glaciers with electric-blue …

John and Doris Belisle, owners of BelleWood Acres and BelleWood Distilling Story and photos by Pat Grubb Every school kid growing up knows the story of Johnny Appleseed and how he wandered around …

By Luca Williams When my second son was born, we immediately noticed that his back and head were turned slightly left. As he grew, his left leg was obviously stronger. Moms tend to think their kids …

Harvesting hops at Atwood Ales in Blaine, Washington. Aubrey Laurence photo. Some local brewers are stretching the limits of local beer and discovering that the Northwest is full of ingredients. By …

By Oliver Lazenby It’s easy to find a scenic bicycle ride in our region. Finding one away from traffic is a little harder, but there are still plenty of options. These routes offer quiet pedaling …