The Wild Side of Washington —...
Washington State is one of the most ecologically diverse states in the country. From the ocean-lined rainforest on the west coast to the
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Stories by Brad Lane
The Triple Crown of Hiking
Every year, the American Long Distance Hiking Association (West) recognizes the long distance hikers who have completed the Triple Crown.
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Long-Distance Backpacking: Plan Ahead to Play Free
The hardest thing about long-distance backpacking trips is dialing in the logistics. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you
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Fun Facts About the National Park Service
Back in 1872, when the United States was rapidly expanding westward, congress preserved Yellowstone Country as the first area in the world
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2014 Washington Parks, Public Lands, and...
Washington State offers some of the most majestic natural scenes played out in the United States. With the Cascades careening down the
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The Five Regions of the Pacific...
The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the most majestic trails in the United States. Traveling from the southern border of the United States
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Five Fantastic National Parks
When the Yellowstone Act of 1872 was signed, it was the first legal doctrine protecting an area of land as a “public park or pleasuring
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Book Review: Wilderness and the American...
“A period recourse into the wilds… is not to retreat into secret silent sanctums to escape a wicked world; it is to take breath amid
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Ice Climbing in Iowa
Iowa is a state known for mass corn output, good educational systems, and world class ice climbing. Well, known for the first two at least.
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The Meaning Behind the Names of...
How many times have you glided off the chairlift, opened your trail map or headed towards a signpost, peered at the names of all the ski
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Download Now: 10 Best Apps for...
If you find the time and moolah to go skiing, don’t waste your snow day pulling out the phone to let everyone know you’re drinking
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Sustainable Ski Resort Spotlight: Stevens Pass, Washington
Stevens Pass Ski Resort in central Washington, 78 miles east of Seattle, gets approximately 450 inches of snow a year, covering its 1,125
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How to Plan a Ski Trip
For some, the numerous hassles of planning a ski trip are more intimidating than bombing down couloirs. That's why so many folks ski-trip
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Hypothermia and Frostbite: Prevention, Recognition, and Treatment
Hypothermia occurs when your body runs out of energy to keep your body warm. When exposed to frigid temperatures, your body starts rattling
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6 Winter Camping Survival Skills —...
When camping in the winter, it's good to know a few survival tricks in case things take a turn for the worse. Here for you today, collected
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Tips for Planning Your First Hut-to-Hut...
Hut-to-hut skiing offers a good workout and a comfortable wood-stove heated shelter to look forward to at the end of each day. But as
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