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Washingtons newest, wildest, least popular and most misunderstood national park, North Cascades is beloved for its solitude. Still, its feeling growing pains.

If the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service proposals pass, fixed anchors in wilderness will be considered illegal unless granted special permission

Neighbors Jeff Hashimoto and Langton Earnest-Beck set out to climb Washington’s 100 highest mountains, and link the peaks by bike

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After six weeks, the “Autumn Arts & Adventure” series at Sisters Movie House & Café continues to draw strong crowds. But the final three weeks

It’s difficult to quantify and rank the threats of climate change — how do you weigh the complete collapse of a Yukon salmon run against the forced relocation of village — yet whatever your priorities the impact of a changing climate on outdoor recreation is likely pretty far down the list. I recognize I’m in an extremely privileged place, both to be able to recreate in the beautiful and wild Lingít Aaní, and to be able to talk about the changes I’m seeing...

Ellensburgs cross country runners can rest assured their coach understands the mental challenges involved with pushing the human body to its limits. Jeff Hashimoto has found success in …

The climbing duo's latest adventure will also get the documentary treatment from National Geographic TV. Stay tuned!

Kyle Knight reached the summit after a lifetime of watching the mountain, dreaming of the climb.

He is best known for his audacious climb of the West Ridge of Mount Everest in 1963 with Willie Unsoeld. He passed away May 6, 2023.