By Cory Tarilton Photos by Lauren Dunn Many changes signal the end of summer in the Pacific Northwest. The mountains shed their green hues in exchange for vibrant fall colors. The rock climbing gets …

Shredder of red tape. When it comes to building trails, the box of paperwork that precedes any digging is just as important as shovels and excavators. Todd Elsworth shows what it took to build the …

Damaged buildings in Kathmandu. Photo by Doreen Richmond. Two local women tell their story of living through one of Nepal’s greatest tragedies Jeannie DeBari and Doreen Richmond were nearing the …

Climbing Iceland's highest peak By Aubrey Laurence A t 3 a.m., I peeled back the room-darkening shades to reveal the objective of our day: Hvannadalshnúkur (pronounced kvah-nuh-doll-shnooker, more …

The art of cooking over an open flame By Jason D. Martin I used to hate campfires. They’re dirty. They make your clothes smell bad. They’re a lot of work. And they’re kind of dangerous. But …

Foliage trails on Highway 542 By Oliver Lazenby F all might be the best season for hiking in the mountains. Snow is long gone, mosquitos are dead and the short growing season in the meadows comes to …

By Leif Whittaker I f you spend enough time in wild places, miles away from the nearest bathroom, you’re bound to have a moment when it’s more than a little awkward to answer nature’s call. …

Multisport adventure on the Mt. Baker Highway By Oliver Lazenby T he dark tower of rock that makes up the summit of Tomyhoi Peak scared me. I had been moving toward the dark tower for more than 24 …

Photo by Chris Duppenthaler A new trail connects Bellingham to the summit of Mt. Baker By Ian Ferguson You see Mt. Baker on the horizon, dwarfing the surrounding peaks, and you wonder how long it …

Three amazing hikes on the Olympic Coast By Tara Nelson With snow-capped peaks, coastline, wildflower meadows and moss-draped rainforests, the Olympic Peninsula is absolutely loaded with spectacular …

At Home with Zack Giffin Pro skier, carpenter and star of FYI Network's Tiny House Nation By Molly Baker | Photo by Re Wikstrom As a professional skier, Zack Giffin is known for an extensive …

Remembering Liz Daley By Jason D. Martin American Alpine Institute (AAI) guide and professional snowboarder Elizabeth “Liz” Daley was tragically killed in an avalanche in Patagonia in late …

Forest Stewards Recreation Northwest aims for sustainable recreation By Ian Ferguson | Photo by Dylan Hallett Most people know Recreation Northwest for the fun races they organize – the Bellingham …

"It's just a silly good time." Q&A with CX pro Courtenay Mcfadden By Ian Ferguson For readers who missed Quinn Welsch’s article in the spring issue of Mount Baker Experience, cyclocross is the …

Color hunting Three fall hikes By Aubrey Laurence As the days become shorter and temperatures become cooler, biochemical processes begin to work their magic, transforming shades of green to a wide …

Traversing the American Alps A photographer's account By Jason Hummel In June 2013, photographer/backcountry skier Jason Hummel and professional splitboarder Kyle Miller hiked and skied the Cascade …

Leave No Trace By Aneka Singlaub, Youth Leadership Coordinator at North Cascades Institute “I win, I win, I win,” announced an elated 14-year-old boy as he scrambled up the trail flaunting what …

Scrambles in the North Cascades By Aubrey Laurence scram•ble: (noun) A mountain climbing route that involves low-level rock climbing. The grade is low enough that ropes are not necessary, but the …

Introducing the Rock Trail I first encountered the Rock Trail when a mountain biker pointed it out to me while I was covering the Chuckanut Enduro last fall. I descended a series of stair sets from …