Cross-country skiing at the gates of heaven

by John D’Onofrio
COUNTY – People cross-country ski all over the country. Even in New Jersey. But here in the Northwest corner we are fortunate enough – nay, blessed – to have at our disposal scenery that buoys the heart and surrounds us with the true, deep silence of winter.
The cross-country destinations that radiate from the [...]

Mount Baker Hard Core celebrated in Vancouver exhibit

by Brent Cole
MOUNT BAKER – Some of the best snowboarders in the world have called Mount Baker home, including the riders of the legendary Mount Baker Hard Core, who are being recognized at an event celebrating snowboarding history and culture during the same time as the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, B.C.
In 1990, Bob Ridgley, owner [...]

Duct tape dreams: Cummins, Ricker take top spots in Banked Slalom

by Stephanie Kosonen
MT. BAKER – From Red Bull-pounding “next generation” riders to 60-plus-year-old guys still keeping it real, the racers in the 25th annual Legendary Banked Slalom joined a standing room only crowd of spectators Sunday to receive their coveted duct tape trophies.
Hundreds of people shed their winter layers and packed into the Mount Baker [...]

Get your snowshoes on

Lots of spots for day adventures in the east county
by Christina Claassen
Despite the hit-or-miss snow this season, there is plenty of time and opportunity to get out and play. One easily accessible winter sport, for young and old, is snowshoeing, and Whatcom County has dozens of trails and areas that are perfect for walking [...]