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Snow’s coming; find a guided snowshoe trip
Thanks to some colder, wetter weather, the mountains are finally seeing some snow. The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest…
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Go snowshoeing for charity Saturday at Stevens Pass
Tubbs Romp to Stomp, a snowshoeing event, is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Stevens Pass…
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Memorial events planned for Mukilteo climber
Two memorial events are planned for Franklin Bradshaw, a 52-year-old mountain climber from Mukilteo who died earlier this…
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Where to learn about sea kayaking
So, I was planning to write about the upcoming Mountaineers sea kayaking class. Turns out, though, that it’s…
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Historic ski race resurrected after 73 years
In 1930, adventurous cross-country skiers set out for the first Patrol Race, a challenging 18-mile course between Snoqualmie…
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Outdoor events: Birds, first aid, fossils, skiing, more
For students: EvCC’s Ocean Research College Academy will have an open house at 6 p.m. on Thursday at…
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App helps you ID birds with just 5 questions
Getting started with birdwatching can be frustrating. If you know nothing about birds, bird books are overwhelming. Where…
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Outdoor events: Eagles, scrambling, first aid, more
North Cascades: The North Cascades Institute recently announced about a dozen new courses over the next several months.…
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Visit Ebey’s Landing for a winter hike on the beach
Ebey’s Landing is a perfect winter walk. If you haven’t been out there yet, you really should give…
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After a decade away, ski trip is bruising and thrilling
My parents put me on cross-country skis when I was 3. I have no memory of learning to…
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State parks, national forest will be free for MLK Day
Washington state parks will be free on Sunday and Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Day. National…
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Wallace Lake hike a pleasant alternative to Wallace Falls
Wallace Falls is a hugely popular trail. It has a lot going for it. It’s easy to get…
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5 reasons you should go hiking in the rain
I recently took a hike in the rain to Wallace Lake. We may as well have jumped in,…
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Weekend reading: Cross-country snowboarding
Happy weekend. Here’s some entertainment to keep you happy until you can get outside.
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Visit Boulder River for an easy winter exploration
Sometimes, I don’t want to work hard. I just want to wander slowly and enjoy the views. A…
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Free program takes teen girls exploring on glaciers
Girls from 15-18 are invited to apply for the free Girls on Ice program this summer. The deadline…
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Still tickets left for Backcountry Film Festival
The Mountaineers still have tickets left for the Winter Wildlands Alliance’s Backcountry Film Festival on Friday.
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Outdoors events: Snow fun, PCT talk, eagles and more
PCT record holder: Heather Anderson, who hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 60 days, 17 hours and 12…