A snowbridge too far A close call on the Watson Traverse By John Minier I carefully eased my skis over the roll and onto the face. “Easy does it,” I said to myself. “This is no place to blow …

Maintaining a career in today’s world of off-road cycling might benefit from an understanding of what it takes to keep a bountiful garden. I know a thing or two about racing careers, but virtually …

By Lynn Beck An active person’s diet definitely has a place for energy-packed treats. Loaded with complex carbs, protein and just the right amount of delicious (and good for you) dark chocolate, …

Slacklining for snow sports By Marty Grabijas You see them while you are assessing a run a bit beyond your comfort level. They move like silk in the wind and send, with grace and elegance, the run …

When all else fails Avalanche companion rescue skills By Richard Riquelme and Jason D. Martin We see it every day. Backcountry skiers come into our shop and ask to rent shovels, avalanche probes and …

Days of My Youth Premiere $2,567 raised for northwest avalanche and rescue services We premiered the ski movie Days of My Youth by Matchstick Productions and Red Bull Media House at Aslan Brewing Co. …

Do these poles look familiar? Panda Poles are made for the backcountry By Ian Ferguson | Photo by Jason Hummel Here at MBE, we often feature photos of northwest skier Adam Roberts (pictured at left …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-QbHRVOfcM Catch the premiere Days of My Youth at Aslan Brewing Co., 1330 N Forest St., in Bellingham November 7 at 7 p.m. Entry is free, with a suggested …

Introducing Skevik Skis Skevik Skis in Vernon, BC has been making insanely nice skis since 2008, when brothers Glenn and Gregg Anderson launched their company with help from the Faculty of …

Liz Daley dies in avalanche in Argentina On September 29, Elizabeth Devon Daley, a professional snowboarder from Tacoma, Washington died in an avalanche in the Fitz Roy Massif region near El …

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Think like a salmon The 2014 Bellingham Traverse By Ian Ferguson | Photos by Kayla Andres S almon, at least the ones that want to procreate, have it rough. When it's time to spawn, they not only have …

Green Stop opens in Maple Falls On the long drive down the Mt. Baker Highway, there are many worthy stops along the way. If you’re coming from Bellingham on a powder day, you might stop to pick up …

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 …

The Rundown The first round-trip run from Bellingham Bay to Mt. Baker's summit By Dan Probst Editor’s note: On August 1, Daniel Probst, Beat Jagerlehner and Aaron Poh set out from Cornwall beach on …

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"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 …

Alpine training Q&A with Steve House and Scott Johnston, authors of Training for the New Alpinism By Ian Ferguson Photo by Steve House Climbing big mountains requires a unique blend of physical …

Fly fishing the Skagit River By Ian Ferguson Photo by Ed Megill When the raft left the shore, stress left my mind. Ed Megill, a capable Northwest fishing guide, manned the oars. With a two-handed …

Between a rock and a hard place Sea kayaking the whirlpools of ancient myth By Sue Madsen Epic adventures often seem a bit mythical, particularly in the telling. Still, what could be more epic than …