Kaytlyn Gerbin ran 93 miles nonstop around Mount Rainier's Wonderland Trail on Aug. 26, completing the run in a little over 18 hours, 41 minutes. Gerbin adds to a summer of newly set fastest known times in the Pacific Northwest as athletes compete against themselves amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Young Seattleites are biking more amid COVID-19, and ‘battle for road supremacy’ continues
More Seattleites are biking than ever before, but that doesn't mean longstanding tensions between cyclists and drivers are any better.
Seattle-area events, food recommendations and more: 14 things to do this weekend
Welcome to the weekend! Here are some things you can do around the Seattle area.
A perfect urban walk with a side of history for a sunny Seattle weekend
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — and it’s the perfect time to walk the Japanese American Remembrance Trail through Seattle’s original...
1 Swiss, 1 American die on Everest in year’s 1st fatalities
The Swiss climber reached the peak before having difficulties. The U.S. national had reached the Hillary Step, between the South Col and the summit, but...
Get ready for hiking! Seattle Trailhead Direct shuttle service returns in June.
Hikers, rejoice! The popular shuttle service to Issaquah Alps and Mount Si will return on June 5. COVID precautions will be in place.
Missing Columbia River Gorge hiker found alive
Authorities continue search for a hiker missing since Saturday.
China to draw ‘separation line’ on peak of Mount Everest
To prevent potential spread of coronavirus, climbers ascending the north side of the mountain from China will be prohibited from crossing the line or coming...
One man's quest: 600,000 photos of flying birds — and the incredible math behind it all VIEW
Peter Cavanagh, of Lopez Island, made his career in sports medicine and orthopaedics. A January 2009 morning visit to the Skagit Valley, where he observed...