Eight-thousand acres of potential The seventh-largest locally-managed park in the country just came into being in Bellingham's backyard. By Ian Ferguson Photos courtesy of Cascade Mountain Runners …

The backcountry photographer An interview with Jason Hummel By Ian Ferguson Jason Hummel’s photographs have appeared on magazine covers around the world, including the magazine you’re holding in …

At home in the snow How to build a snowcave By Ian Ferguson Whether you want to claim first tracks at the resort the next day or stay warm on an extended camping trip, building a snow cave can help …

Liz Daley, Mountain Slayist By Ian Ferguson To steal a quote from Zoolander, “That Liz Daley … She is so hot right now.” A Patagonia snowboard ambassador, American Alpine Institute guide and …

Six spring summit hikes Story and photos by Aubrey Laurence For peak-seeking hikers who have exhausted their lowland winter hikes and are itching for something bigger and better, spring can be a …

Heli rescue Saving the last resort By Jason D. Martin It’s something that we don’t want to think about. Someone slips and falls. Someone disappears in the woods. Someone is stranded in the …

Wilderness Cooking By Kosette Isakson Photo by Jason Hummel When I consider what has the biggest impact on travelers in the wilderness, it’s easy to think of the breathtaking views, constant fresh …

Celebrate the future Lake Whatcom Park Ever since Whatcom County Council made the decision to purchase 8,884 acres of land surrounding Lake Whatcom last March, hikers, runners, mountain bikers, …

The Elusive Mr. DeBari By Ian Ferguson Professional snowboarder and Glacier native Lucas DeBari took a moment out of his roller coaster year to tell us about his past, his present and the upcoming …

Dream home on wheels By Molly Baker | Photos by Ian Provo Watch all four episodes of the Tiny House Tour and see more photos below the article. In October 2011, fellow Outdoor Research ski ambassador …

Mobbing in the Chuckanuts A mountain bike race in Bellingham By Ian Ferguson | Photos by Carl Buchanan Bellingham is known for its mountain biking and its races, but until very recently the town …

6 Carless Trips From Vancouver, Bellingham and Anacortes By Pat Grubb, Brandy Kiger-Shreve and Ian Ferguson. Photo by Neil Schulman Want to get away? The world beyond downtown is full of …

Restorative Adventures Story by Brad Crescenzo, photo by Micah Shanser The beast let out a low and ominous moan as it dragged its feet toward me, inch by inch. Clawing at the air, the zombie reached …

This route is the easiest way to the summit of 9,131-foot Mt. Shuksan. The trail starts on the Shannon Ridge trail, which follows a creek through forest before zigzagging up to crest the ridge. …

Starting off on USFS Road 37, Skyline Divide offers supreme, 360 degree views for a moderate effort. With wildflowers, berries and spectacular scenery it's no wonder this is one of the most popular …

Heliotrope ridge is known locally as a mecca of early season backcountry skiing, because high-elevation slopes are easily accessible from the car. That is, they are accessible when the road is open. …

This beautifully restored lookout is set in a stunning location atop Winchester Peak. The trail starts out between the Twin Lakes and soon enters the Mt. Baker Wilderness. After about .25 miles …

This track was taken in October 2008. The Coleman-Deming route is the standard route up Mt. Baker. It is essentially a walk up, but it does require glacier travel and potential crevasse …

BOWRON LAKES Story and photos by Jason Hummel Take in the sights and sounds while canoeing the iconic circuit. Places have their sounds. They travel wherever you go. When an owl hoots, memories of …

HIKING THE HIDDEN LAKE PEAKS Story and photos by Aubrey Laurence Explore an alpine wonderland. It may sound strange, but if you hike often enough you can become desensitized to many of the great …