A DIY adventure Building your own paddleboard By Pat Grubb A year or so ago, I made a big mistake. I picked up a copy of Wooden Boat magazine, which contained an article on how to build the Kaholo, a …

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 …

Maëlle Ricker Interview with a gold medalist By Brandy Shreve A regular competitor in Mt. Baker Ski Area’s Legendary Banked Slalom, snowboarder Maëlle Ricker was the first Canadian woman to win …

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 …

Back from the brink Whatcom County women maintain their division in the Ski to Sea By Nathan Dalla Santa Photo courtesy Heather Nelson of team Kulshan Cycles Ski to Sea is a seven-leg adventure relay …

Spring into something hot There is a feeling of discovery in coming around a bend in the trail and seeing wisps of steam rising from still, dark pools, and something primal about slipping into a …

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 …

Publisher's Note By Pat Grubb Local legend Franz Gabl, 92, passed away in January. Born in Austria in 1921, he was drafted into the German army and fought on the Russian front until …

Branching out A local race organization becomes a park steward By Ian Ferguson Photo by Pat Kennedy There are literally hundreds of races held every year in the Mount Baker region. From weekly 5ks in …

Cyclocross: a friendly pursuit Story and photo by Quinn Welsch The wind at Cornwall Park in Bellingham was coming at them hard on the last race of the season. It tugged on the white tape that guided …

Photographic Meaning Story and photos by Neil Schulman “There’s nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept.” – Ansel Adams The sun is setting over the Pacific. The exposure is …

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 …

A cup of joe, and gelato to go Tasty new treats at Il Caffé Rifugio Story and photo by Brandy Shreve At Il Caffe Rifugio the walls are tumbling down, and owner Richard Balogh is finally seeing his …

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 …

Bonnington Traverse Hut-to-hut skiing in B.C.’s southern interior Story and photos by Cory Tarilton In B.C.’s southern interior south of Nelson, the Bonnington Range holds rewards for those …

Witness the great migration Festivals to inspire your inner birder By Nathan Dalla Santa Photos by David Riffle For bird watchers, spring is a magical time of year in the Pacific Northwest. Hundreds …

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 …

LBS 2014 locals qualifier results The Legendary Banked Slalom is rapidly approaching! Cheer on your buds February 7-9 during the main event at Mt. Baker Ski Area. The results from the locals …