Walla Walla Wines Become a Growth Industry
The explosion of wineries in the Walla Walla Valley mirrors the impressive growth of wineries in Washington state. How impressive? Consider this:…
No Charge, No Judgement for Mountain Rescue | Bellingham Mountain Rescue
New Year’s Day, 2025. Mt. Baker Wilderness. A backcountry snowboarder reported overdue. As daylight faded, volunteers from Bellingham Mountain Rescue (BMR) worked against the clock to devise a rescue strategy. The shifting elements conspired against them: frigid temperatures, heavy snowfall, avalanche hazards, and complex terrain. The snowboarder endured a night in the frozen backcountry. The next day, Jan. 2, BMR mapped a route, scrapped it as avalanche conditions shifted, and then plotted a second route. They navigated the mountainous…