Paddling Chilliwack Lake Story and Photos by Sue Madsen October 2006 – raindrops dot the water’s still surface and small waves lap the rocky shoreline. We’re a silent group in the morning mist …

Labor Intensive A climbing epic By John Minier Labor Day is an interesting holiday. Originally, it was meant to be an exhibition of the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor …

Vital Climbing Gym Bellingham's new hangout By Ian Ferguson, photo by Kaili Koo A reasonable drive from both the North Cascades and the granite walls of Squamish, Bellingham is a popular home base …

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Earning your spurs A Deming ranch offers introductory horseback riding By Steve Guntli The Pacific Northwest is rich in horseback riding trails. Dozens of them, from gentle lowlands to treacherous …

Restorative Adventures Story by Brad Crescenzo, photo by Micah Shanser The beast let out a low and ominous moan as it dragged its feet toward me, inch by inch. Clawing at the air, the zombie reached …

Indoor cycling and core exercises Story by Robin Robertson It’s dark. It’s raining. It’s below 40° F. There are galeforce winds. Any one of those reasons makes it uninspiring to go out and …

The latest film from Sherpas Cinema looks like it will further their reputation for groundbreaking ski cinematography. Their 2012 release "All. I. Can." was the first big ski movie to focus …

The 5point Film Festival's "On the Road" tour is coming to Depot Market Square in Bellingham. The outdoor screening will feature the year's best adventure sports cinematography and storytelling, and …

A classic multi-day traverse in the Whistler Backcountry. The Blackcomb chairlift from the Whistler Resort gets you up to elevation - you can buy a backcountry pass for a single upload. Drive to …

This route is the easiest way to the summit of 9,131-foot Mt. Shuksan. The trail starts on the Shannon Ridge trail, which follows a creek through forest before zigzagging up to crest the ridge. …

Starting off on USFS Road 37, Skyline Divide offers supreme, 360 degree views for a moderate effort. With wildflowers, berries and spectacular scenery it's no wonder this is one of the most popular …

For the Turns-All-Year crowd, skiing Squak Glacier in June or July is a must. Start on the Scott-Paul Trail, a 7.5 mile loop trail near Concrete. In the early spring, it's easy to lose the trail for …

Heliotrope ridge is known locally as a mecca of early season backcountry skiing, because high-elevation slopes are easily accessible from the car. That is, they are accessible when the road is open. …

This beautifully restored lookout is set in a stunning location atop Winchester Peak. The trail starts out between the Twin Lakes and soon enters the Mt. Baker Wilderness. After about .25 miles …

A highly accessible ski tour, Table Mountain and the surrounding terrain presents an infinitude of skiable lines. You can skin over the Hermann Sadle and into the Iceberg Lake area, as this track …

This track was taken in October 2008. The Coleman-Deming route is the standard route up Mt. Baker. It is essentially a walk up, but it does require glacier travel and potential crevasse …

Just a quick reminder about what winter has in store, from OnTheSnowcom's YouTube channel.

The bushwhacking might wear you out a bit, but you can sleep when you get to the top. Photo by Paul Nicholson. In summer, the White Salmon Glacier route up Mt. Shuksan requires a lengthy bushwhack …