Fred Norquist whitewater line entered into Rider of the Year awards. Video below the break. If you picked up our summer issue, you may remember this photo: The shot, taken by Tait Trautman on Bear …

Celebrate the future Lake Whatcom Park Ever since Whatcom County Council made the decision to purchase 8,884 acres of land surrounding Lake Whatcom last March, hikers, runners, mountain bikers, …

Who needs a terrain park when you have such great natural features? This video from 686 and Snowboarder magazine showcases some of Mt. Baker's best jump spots - from Granny's ridge to the Mt. Baker …

The Baker B(e)acon Rally, 2013 Photos by Patrick Kennedy The delicious scent of freshly fried bacon wafted up the slopes of Mt. Baker Ski Area on a rainy day in mid December. A combination of factors …

Huntoon Point snowshoe Wednesday, December 19, 2013 Courtesy of Mount Baker Club An even dozen gathered at Maple Falls to decide where to go today. There was promise of sunshine with …

The Valhalla forest segment: skiing the trees, literally Have you seen Valhalla yet? The film won Movie of the Year at the Powder Awards last week. It's a groundbreaking ski film because it …

After 41 years in business, Sportsman Chalet is shutting down If you've visited their busy parking lot in the Trader Joe's complex in the last few days, you've seen the signs. Sportsman Chalet is …

The Elusive Mr. DeBari By Ian Ferguson Professional snowboarder and Glacier native Lucas DeBari took a moment out of his roller coaster year to tell us about his past, his present and the upcoming …

Money well spent The benefits of a sno-park permit By Sharon Robinson | Photo by Brett Baunton Costing about as much as dinner for two, a sno-park permit is a small price to pay for access to more …

Looking for a good book? These new titles from Seattle’s Mountaineers Books are certain to inspire, educate and thrill you. The Crag Survival Handbook The Unspoken Rules of Climbing By Matt Samet …

Staying Afloat Avalanche airbags and you By Jason D. Martin and Richard Riquelme Photo by Grant Gunderson It was February of 2012, and three skiers were dead just outside of the Stevens Pass Ski Area …

Remaking a winter classic Favorite hot chocolate recipes By Kristin Smith Winter is the season of snow, ice, crisp days and frozen fingers - the season when a hot drink suddenly becomes a life saver. …

Dream home on wheels By Molly Baker | Photos by Ian Provo Watch all four episodes of the Tiny House Tour and see more photos below the article. In October 2011, fellow Outdoor Research ski ambassador …

Eagles of the Skagit By Kara Furr Hundreds of bald eagles from Alaska and northern Canada migrate to the Skagit River every winter to prey on the thousands of salmon that swim upriver to spawn. …

Skijoring By Sue Madsen Photo by Brett Baunton Skijoring refers to the sport of running dogs (or horses) ahead of a musher on skis. The skier skis, assisting with poles, and the dog(s) pull. Simple? …

Sled dog racing By Sue Madsen Frost crystals glitter in the cold morning air, and a brittle layer of hoar frost crunching under my skis is the only sound that breaks the morning stillness until …

Take this job and shove it A pow-day poem By John Minier | Photo by Justin Kious Alarm cuts loose at 6 a.m. It must be time to get up again Wondering what the weather is doing – Newsman said a …

Mobbing in the Chuckanuts A mountain bike race in Bellingham By Ian Ferguson | Photos by Carl Buchanan Bellingham is known for its mountain biking and its races, but until very recently the town …

Art from the mountainside A unique gallery and gift shop on the Mount Baker Highway By Brandy Kiger Shreve If you’re in the market for a few holiday gifts to put under your tree this year, then a …