AdventuresNW
Windy Pass The hike to Windy Pass is one of the most user-friendly hikes in the North Cascades. Suitable as a day hike or (better still) backpack, this stretch of the PCT literally glides along an open ridge with splendid views, starting right at the …
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After the Landslides
In the summer of 2023, our tight-knit community of White Salmon, Washington, was rocked by tragedy. Three young men, all br…
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Death, Love, and Goats on Deception Pass
Three decades ago, while wandering through the Himalayas, I ventured from the Vale of Kashmir to Ladakh, a mountainous realm where…
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Breaking Through Clouds
Everything feels familiar driving up Glacier Creek Road to the Heliotrope Ridge trailhead. I’ve been backpacking for decades, to more trailh…
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The Stillness of Autumn
Hiking through the Cascades in autumn fills me with a quiet peace found nowhere else. The cool, crisp mountain air feels clean and alive, ca…
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North Cascades Transect: Living the Line on the Map
With its extremely steep topography, the North Cascades is perhaps North America’s most rugged mountain range. Traversing along its cr…
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Cycology: The War on Bikes
Fall Up September and October are two of the most beautiful months to ride bikes in the Pacific Northwest. Long-distance trails, group bike rides, autumn foliage: we have it all in the most bike-friendly region in North America. And there’s wine. On Sunday, Sept. 7, …
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Make America Bike Again
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We’re Number One!
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Dampening Expectations
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Autumn Bikepacking
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Cycology: Summer Cycling and Climate Change
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Perseverance
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Fat Bike the Methow!
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An Enduring Resource
On September 3, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act into law. Its purpose: “to assure that an increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization, does not occupy and modify all areas within the United States and its possessions, leaving …
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Reflections on the Privilege of Running
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Celebrating the Dark and Grey
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Curiosity, Mystery, and Motivation
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Running As Ritual
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How Running Found Me and Changed the Game
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Solo Ironman: 140.6 Miles through Unfamiliar Territory
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Running the Hill
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The Burden of Knowing
Matt points his phone towards the stars over the mountains in the southern sky. “You’ve got to line it up with the satellite,” he says. “That seems to work best.” Apparently, iPhone 14 and newer have built-in satellite messaging. I ask him what he’s up …
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Cathedral of Ice
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The Trajectory of Dreams: Rediscovering Mt. Stuart
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Backcountry Bliss: A Week at the Asulkan Cabin
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The Couloir
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Requiem for the Raptors
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Rendezvous Huts: A Methow Tradition
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Running with the Big Dogs: My Iditarod Adventure
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Blending Rivers and Trails: Kayak-Hiking Route Design for Explorers
Explorers who combine rivers and trails create journeys that move beyond a single discipline. Kayak-hiking routes invite immersion in landscapes where water and land shape each other, from mountain tarns to coastal deltas. The design of such routes requires a balance of mapping skill, environmental …
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In Search of the Subliminal
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After the Landslides
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Onto Thin Ice: Daring Crossings of the Bering Strait
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Lake 22: A Homecoming
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From Glacier to Sea: A Cascadian Photo Essay
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The Punching Bag
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At the Water’s Edge: A Year Beside Todd Creek
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Field Trip: The Dawes Glacier
If you want to experience impermanence, I recommend a visit to the Dawes Glacier, located at the head of Endicott Arm in the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness of Southeast Alaska. The approach up the sinuous fjord, beneath the towering cliffs and countless waterfalls (many of …
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Top 8 Cheap & Convenient Airport Parking Options Across the UK
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Adventure Towns You Should Visit: Bend, Hood River, Leavenworth
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5 Car Rental Tips to Save on U.S. Trips
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Five Relaxing Getaways in France
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Moss and Mist: Twenty Years of Connection in Alaska
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Top Destinations for Luxury Adventures in Italy
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Bucket List Adventure Destinations Around The Globe
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4 Essential Outdoor Activities to Rejuvenate Your Mind
Life’s gotten pretty crazy lately. Between work deadlines, social media notifications, and just trying to keep up with everything, it’s no wonder we’re all feeling a bit fried. I’ve found that one of the best ways to hit the reset button is simply getting outside. …
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Lessons from the Glacier Peak Wilderness
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A Day in the Life of a Park Ranger
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Recovery Beyond: An Audacious Idea
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Chuckanut Drive: 21 Miles of Cascadian Splendor
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On Horses, Humans, and the Trail Ahead
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A Reflection on Hope in the 21st Century
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Up in Flames
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Autumn Gear Reviews: Backpacking Essentials
MSR Hubba Hubba™ LT 3-Person Backpacking Tent The new Hubba Hubba™ LT-3 tent from MSR delivers an amazing amount of interior space at an impressive weight of only 4 lbs., 13 oz. One gets used to tent manufacturers overstating the roominess of their tents, but …
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ANW Book Review: Pacific Harvest: A Northwest Coast Foraging Guide
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Gear Spotlight: From First Chair to Finish Line
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ANW Book Review: Conservation Confidential by Mitch Friedman
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Book Review: Teaching in the Rain
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Gear Spotlight: The Two Tent from Gossamer Gear
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Summer Gear Reviews: Maximizing Comfort
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Spring Gear Reviews: Warm & Dry