Story and photos by Oliver Lazenby B efore we see our destination, we smell it. We’re walking a new logging road through an ancient forest; the trees are beginning to get smaller with elevation. …

Illustration by Doug De Visser. By Oliver Lazenby K acie Cleveland, owner of Kulshan CrossFit gym in Bellingham, holds the record for the fastest trip across America on inline skates. That’s a …

By Jason Griffith N osing our way to the beach on Clark Island, I focused on the water, looking for rocks and trying to pick a clear path. Suddenly the cry of “Orca!” came from our friends’ …

Story and photos by Hannah Singleton I n the southwestern corner of British Columbia, lost in the Coast Range, lays a blocky, granite summit: Brandywine Mountain. It’s one among hundreds, seemingly …

By Luca Williams I n the time I’ve known my husband, he’s only ever gone backpacking, reluctantly, with our oldest son or myself. When I plan a trip, he rolls his eyes at my love of walking for …

The upper southwest rib of Mt. Prophet. Story and photos by Jason Griffith I ’m just drifting off to sleep when I hear it, far down the Big Beaver Valley … Thud. The wind rushing up the valley …

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 …

View from Mt. Norman on North Pender Island. Story and photos by Lisa Pulsifer W ashington state residents know the San Juan Islands are a must-visit destination. They also know the San Juan island …

Views from the trail to Poland Lake. Story and photos by Stephen Hui F or Vancouverites, the Coast Mountains north of the city are celebrated for rugged trails and wild views. Perhaps lesser known, …

Newsroom Notes big and small from around the region Western Washington has a wolf pack Western Washington officially has a wolf pack for the first time in decades. This winter, a female wolf joined a …

Mt. Hood in its early summer glory. Photos by Erin Rain Gautier. By Erin Rain Gautier W ith micro-spikes strapped to our hiking boots and loaded bags topped off with instant coffee, we hit the trail …

Photos by Hannah Singleton. By Hannah Singleton I sat on my living room couch listening to the steady drumming of rain on the roof. Over the last hour, the world outside had succumbed to the kind of …

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 …

Pushwalla Palms in Pushwalla Canyon in the Coachella Valley Preserve. Story and photos by Craig Romano I have lived nearly my entire life in the Northeast and Northwest. I love green landscapes and …

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 …

Story and photos by Benjamin Whitney The invitation read: Hey, guys, think fast! I booked two nights at the Rendezvous Huts in the Methow for the end of this week. We’d love to have you onboard. …

Story and photos by Lisa Pulsifer Something magical happens once winter arrives in the mountains. The hard angles of the rocks disappear under a thick blanket of snow. The forest transforms as snow …

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 …

Anne Cleary photo. Last winter, local pro skier and off-season whale researcher and musician Adam Ü had an opportunity to put together a band for a show at the Mt. Baker Ski Area. He assembled a …

Story and photos by Stephen Hui Many a hiker chooses to hang up their boots at summer’s end. However, committed trekkers know autumn hiking has its rewards: crisp air, vibrant foliage and deserted …