http://vimeo.com/59719018 Glacier native Lucas DeBari and friends embark on a snowboarding road trip for the ages in a '93 Subaru Loyale. Catch more at goboardin.com    

http://vimeo.com/59831331 Baker dayz 2 from Jacob and Andrew on Vimeo .

Mt. Baker Ski Area's All-Mountain Clinics have been especially popular this season. The program helps skiers and snowboarders take their riding to new levels while introducing them to parts of the …

The 28th Annual Legendary Banked Slalom at Mt. Baker Ski Area was another huge success. Eric Parker from Jackson, WY snapped this gem of Harry Kearney at the apex of a banked turn. Kearney placed 7th …

What to do during a persistent high pressure system and low avalanche danger? Get a goggle tan on an alpine tour, of course! Three friends and I took an easy tour up to the Mt. Herman saddle, parking …

Next time you drive to Mt. Baker, keep your eyes peeled to the right after you cross the snowline. You just may catch a glimpse of that fabled realm, Pillowlandia. http://vimeo.com/49715118 …

BUY LOCAL. Support your local bookseller. Mountain Travel & Rescue by National Ski Patrol Written by experts, this manual is designed to help snowsport enthusiasts succeed in mountain …

Where to Stay BELLINGHAM Best Western Plus Lakeway Inn 714 Lakeway Drive 360/671-1011 thelakewayinn.com Bellingham’s premier full-service hotel with 132 spacious guest rooms and suites, two …

The Blue T Lodge, the new lodge behind Chair 9 Woodstone Pizza and Bar, is open, just in time for the 2012-13 ski season.The lodge is the latest endeavor for the Cook family, who also own Chair 9. …

Tracking wildlife on the Nooksack River By Mallory Clarke Photos by Andrew Grubb and David Moskowitz We park at a slight widening of the narrow Forest Service road. The bit of wetland we glimpsed at …

Eagle Watch By Kara Furr Photo by Gene Davis Hundreds of eagles from Alaska and northern Canada migrate to the Skagit River each winter to prey on the salmon spawning in the river. Catching a sight …

Cascade foothills offers premier hawk watching By Sue Madsen Photos by Joe Meche I get out of the truck in the slanting light of the late winter sun, and pull my collar up against the breeze. …

Border Patrol in the backcountry By Pamela Beason Photo courtesy of Customs and Border Protection A year ago, as I was eating lunch with about 25 other hikers scattered around Winchester Lookout, a …

Feet First Snow-free winter hikes Story and photos by Aubrey Laurence Many day hikers are leery of snow-covered trails, and come winter they put their passion into hibernation. It’s understandable …

Winter 2013 Gear Guide By Pat Grubb BE LOCAL, BUY LOCAL. We’ve listed the manufacturer’s websites for more information, but we encourage you to support your local retailers. These winter items …

A primer on managing moisture By Aubrey Laurence Photo by Louise Mugar and Aubrey Laurence Precipitation, wind and cold are your external threats and sweat is your enemy from within. Having the right …

What’s on your bucket list? North Cascades Heli-Skiing should be. By Pat Grubb Photo by Grant Gunderson Up north in the middle of Washington in the Methow Valley sits the little town of Mazama, …

Program gets kids on the mountain Story and photo by Patrick Kennedy Snowboard Outreach Society (SOS) began in 1993 in Colorado and is now active in more than 40 resorts, three countries and will …

One week at Baker equals a season anywhere else Story and photo by Molly Baker Norway. Chile. British Columbia. Argentina. Utah. Colorado. Montana. Wyoming. California. Idaho. These are just some of …

A conversation with Duncan Howat, Mt. Baker Ski Area general manager By Pat Grubb Photos by Grant Gunderson and Patrick GrubbIf you spend any time at all at Mt. Baker, you’ll soon run across Duncan …