If you can see Mt. Baker, you are part of The Experience
Photography
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Shadowing an owl whisperer

7/31/2026
When I pitched this article, I had a preconceived notion of what it would be. I had visions of hiking deep into the forest in search of remote owls. I’ve seen owls over the years, but infrequently. …
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Aurora Chasing in Washington State

7/31/2026
Washington state isn’t the first place that comes to mind for aurora borealis viewing, but dedicated chasers have been enjoying a spectacular couple of years. The aurora becomes more visible …
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Scenes from Ski to Sea 2026

7/31/2026
The 53rd Ski to Sea relay brought more than 500 teams across seven legs and nearly 100 miles from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay on May 24. With low snow conditions shortening the cross-country ski …
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Grant Gunderson turns the page

11/26/2025
One of North America’s premier adventure sports photographers, Bellingham’s Grant Gunderson has been a frequent contributor to a who’s who list of international magazines, outdoor …
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Winter 2025 Gallery

11/26/2025
Publisher’s Note: This issue of the Mount Baker Experience marks the 40th anniversary of its founding, making it one of the oldest outdoor adventure magazines in the state of Washington. …
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Fall 2025 Gallery

9/29/2025
Fall shots from Mt. Baker, B.C. and beyond.
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Wilderness calling in Takla Lake, B.C.

9/3/2025
Do you like wilderness camping? Do you like catching big fish? Do you like seeing lynx, moose, grizzly and caribou? Do you like being alone in the bush? Do you like long drives? …
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Scenes from Northwest Tune-Up 2025

9/3/2025
Northwest Tune-Up (NWTU) returned to Bellingham this July and once again delivered an unforgettable weekend of riding, rhythm, and good times. Set against the lush trails of Galbraith Mountain and …
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Riding the winds and waves

6/6/2025
Bellingham Bay is where adrenaline and artistry collide. With steady winds, sweeping views of the San Juans, and a tight-knit crew of locals who dance across the waves, this is ground zero for the …
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Glacier Peak: Summit to Sea

3/7/2025
A longer version of this story was originally published on Jason Humme's blog at jasonhummelphotography.com When I decided to ski across Mt Baker and pack raft to the Salish Sea in 2023, I …
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Spring 2025 Book Reviews

3/7/2025
All Humans Outside: Stories of Belonging in Nature Tommy Corey (Photographer) Mountaineers Books, May 1, 2025 When Tommy Corey hiked the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada in …
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Winter 2024/25 Gallery

11/25/2024
MBE Winter 2024/25 Publisher's Note: Speaking atmospherically (which is not a word for some reason), November was pretty interesting. We had a Super Beaver Moon, the last Supermoon of 2024 which …
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Aurora Borealis Photography for Dummies

11/25/2024
During the late 1900s, as Gen Z calls it, aurora borealis sightings at the 48th parallel were a rare, almost mythical event. But thanks to advances in cellphone cameras and the internet’s …
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The Trott’s Scavenger Inn of Mt. Baker Ski Area

11/25/2024
In the northwest corner of the Mt. Baker Ski area back parking lot, there once lived a creature named Scavenger Inn whose belly and wings morphed and expanded according to its owners’ wishes. …