Lake Stevens man completes rare Seven Summits feat
Mountaineer Travis Van Overbeke scaled Mount Everest this year, conquering the ultimate peak of the Seven Summits — the tallest mountain on every continent.
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Check out these LGBTQ+ outdoor groups during Pride month in WA
Many LGBTQ+ outdoor groups in Greater Seattle host races, runs, meals and more during Pride month. Here are four organizations to check out during June.
Ski to Sea relay race celebrates 50 years over Memorial Day weekend
Over 50 years, the event has become a beloved Whatcom County tradition. Teams race 93 miles from Mount Baker to Bellingham via skis, feet, bikes...
Chart out your summer trek: 6 long-distance hikes across WA
The Evergreen State is a backpacker's paradise. Use this list as a guide to chart your summer trek, with routes as short as 11 miles...
Government ‘can be a little dry,’ but this WA agency keeps going viral
Managing public lands is dry. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources social media team's goal: Make vital info about state public lands go viral.
Beloved climbing gym faces unclear future after 31 years in Redmond VIEW
After more than three decades on the Eastside, Vertical World Redmond is set to close its doors at the end of April when its current...
This WA ski teacher, 97, has trained multiple generations on the slopes
A fixture of the Mission Ridge resort in Central Washington, Otto Ross reflects on 72 years of mentoring and teaching skiers the ropes.
Want to take the dog cross-country skiing? Try this Nordic winter sport
The Nordic sport of skijoring brings four-legged friends into the fold for a day of cross-country skiing. Here's what you need to know to give...
Keep your laces tied, WA distance runners — these 8 races are creeping up
In Washington, running season never ends. Veteran distance runners and newbies honoring new-year fitness goals alike: Put these eight races on your calendar.
Seattle women launch vintage ski suit brand with pop-up shop
Seattle ski brand TaraShakti will host its Shakti Shack pop-up on Capitol Hill through the end of March, offering flashy, fun ski onesies for sale...