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Backcountry Skiing – March Madness

By Gordy Skoog - April 3rd, 2008

Silver Star- Craig pausing to take in the grandeur

Ski Jumping – in the slip stream of legends

By Gordy Skoog - March 17th, 2008

With a quick snap from the knees I launched, arms tucked back pressing my torso forward toward my ski tips searching for an air pillow of lift. It wasn't a big jump by modern standards, but to me it lasted a life time, and once in flight it was total bliss.

Heli-Skiing in the North Cascades

By Aaron Talbot - February 13th, 2008

Deep powder, blue skies and 3,500 foot runs await skiers on the edges of North Cascades National Park, where a  heli-ski operation will save your legs for the ski down.

Opening Day at Mount Baker

By Craig Bokesch - November 30th, 2007

The smell of fresh pine, a cool winter chill, and 14 inches of freshly fallen powder at Mount Baker makes for a great way to spend a November thursday afternoon.

Big Year for Climber Colin Haley

By Gordy Skoog - September 10th, 2007

With difficult routes on Cerro Torre, Huntington, Robson, Denali, and more, in one amazing year, 22-year-old Colin Haley is making his mark in alpine climbing.

On Top of the World

By Peter Potterfield - February 7th, 2007

With his successful ascent of Annapurna on May 12, Ed Viesturs becomes the first North American to reach the top of all 14 8,000 meter peaks without supplemental oxygen.

Viesturs Returns to Annapurna

By Peter Potterfield - February 7th, 2007

Ed Viesturs announces his return for a third attempt on Annapurna this spring in his bid to become the first American to climb all fourteen 8,000-meter peaks.

Learning to Carve in the Pacific Northwest

By Nancy Prichard - January 10th, 2006

The volcanic domes of the Pacific Northwest seem designed with snowboarding in mind. In addition to great snow, you can expect magnificent scenery, varied terrain parks to tempt beginners through experts, and a friendly atmosphere.

Classic Hikes of the World: Wonderland Trail

By Peter Potterfield - September 2nd, 2005

An excerpt from Peter Potterfield's new book on the world's best hiking routes.

Unpredictable Mount St. Helens

By Peter Potterfield - May 27th, 2005

From playground for Cascade climbers to destroyer of the landscape, the Cascade's most unpredictable volcano has played many roles in the past four centuries.

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Video: Wonderland Project

March 31st, 2005

Two friends take on an almost impossible goal: Run the Wonderland Trail, circumnavigating Washington's Mount Rainier, in a single 24-hour push.

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Video: Ride Like the Wind

September 29th, 2004

There's no rush like the adrenalin buzz from a high-horsepower day of kiteboarding at the Columbia Gorge, where new school meets old, and women riders show how it's done.

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Video: Caving!

May 9th, 2004

A GreatOutdoors.com exclusive: In the shadow of Mt. Adams in Washington state lies one of the finest cave systems in the Northwest.

Around Mount St. Helens in One Day

By Mike McQuaide - April 23rd, 2004

Where in the Northwest can you experience a full spectrum of spectacular landscape? From rain forest to desert, from canyons to riverbeds, from alpine meadows to volcanic blast zones, here's a 30-mile trail run you'll never forget.

Night Running in the Northwest

By Mike McQuaide - April 23rd, 2004

Nighttime trailrunning. It's not for everyone, but once you get the hang of it, it's a good way of staying fit through the winter months.

Cascadia Marine Trail

By Joel Rogers - February 27th, 2004

Joel Rogers explores more than 400 miles of watery landscape from the Canadian border to the Puget Sound.

Paradise at Mount Rainier

By Lakshmi and Chandra Mouli - July 22nd, 2003

Panoramic views of the ice-capped mountain peak, fields of glaciers, dense evergreen forests and meadows--how do you say "Paradise?"

Hike-In Fishing

By Elena Moon - November 20th, 2002

Leave car-bound anglers in the dust and catch some peace and quiet.

Top Ten in Washington

By GreatOutdoors Staff - October 8th, 2001

Here's your tick list of pristine slopes, plenty of powder, a dearth of people, and some very fine rides.

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