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 …

When most of Washington’s trails turn to slush and mud, Whidbey Island keeps the pedals turning. Tucked in the Puget Sound rain shadow, the island dodges much of the winter downpour that soaks …

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 …

The 2025 Ski to Sea brought in athletes from around Washington, the Pacific Northwest, and the globe to experience the iconic multisport relay that spans 93 miles from the snowy slopes of Mt. Baker …

For the first time since its premiere in 2021, WA360 is returning this summer, offering a salty adventure for some of the toughest watercraft competitors on the globe to attempt a 360-mile, …

Ski to Sea 2025 is set for Sunday, May 25, and race organizer Whatcom Events announced that registration is officially open. Teams who register before Friday, January 21 will receive a $50 …

Once a year, I set out on a sacred pilgrimage. Not to the Hajj – walking in circles makes me dizzy – but further west, to France and the imposing amphitheater of the French Alps, where I …

Ski to Sea brought in athletes from around the Pacific Northwest to compete in the classic relay on Sunday, May 26. Birch Equipment earned its third first-place finish in as many years, beating …

Don't put the ski wax away just yet.  Ski to Sea confirmed it will hold both its cross-country and downhill ski portions of the iconic 93-mile, multi-sport relay race across Whatcom County. …

To ring in the New Year, Gran Fondo Guides , the pro cycling news site, named Mt. Baker Hill Climb as North America’s 9th-best race on January 1. In just it’s sixth year, the Mt. …

The legendary Ski to Sea is set for Sunday, May 26, 2024 and registration is officially open. After celebrating 50 years of the iconic relay race last year, Whatcom Events opened up its …

Story and photos by Nolan Baker The 2023 Mt. Baker Hill Climb was a rousing success atop Artist Point on Sunday, September 17. Hundreds of cyclists from among the Pacific Northwest and around the …

A rider in Mt. Baker Hill Climb gear rides toward Artist Point during the race in 2022. Ian Haupt photo Registration for Whatcom County’s iconic Mt. Baker Hill Climb is open. As of June 22, 162 …

Whatcom Museum courtesy photo The 7-leg relay race hopes to have all 50 states represented By Ian Haupt Ski to Sea will celebrate its 50th birthday this year on Memorial Day weekend. While the first …

Whatcom World Cup race series Story and photos by Harrison Winkel I could feel the buzz of excitement spread through town as group texts lit up my phone. “Are you racing Wednesday?” “Wanna go …

Reflections of a rainy marathon. File photo By Robert Rush, M.D. With sunnier skies, longer days and the Bellingham Bay Marathon coming up in September, it’s a good time to start talking about how …

Ian Haupt rides out of the Point Roberts Press Inc. parking lot, headed for home. Louise Mugar photo By Ian Haupt I turn left off Haxton Way onto Lapman Road. Nearing the halfway point of the ride, I …

Ski to Sea back after two years After a two-year hiatus, original multisport relay race Ski to Sea is back this year. The seven-sport event is scheduled for May 29 and, as of mid-March, 248 teams …

New hiking app to help avoid crowds A new hiking trail app provides outdoor enthusiasts with real-time trail and recreation data. The new TREAD Map App pilot program, released in partnership with the …

Scott Baste and Thomas Micek round the Point Roberts buoy. The two stand up paddleboarders beat four sailboats and two rowboats when they crossed the finish line on June 14 at 8:49 p.m. and 8:50 …