As I've mentioned in prior posts, the fitness business is one of the world's biggest snake oil markets. Count all the ways that promise to make you better: Devices, superfoods, miracle fitness and diet programs, and enlightened fitness gurus abound. Meanwhile, the stuff that actually works has been known since the dawn of human civilization. Background Back in the day I … [Read more...] about Skills, Action, & Stoke w/ Skye Nacel
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Seward Series 2019
2019 is the 30th year of the Seward Park Series bicycle race. For historical perspective, check out this recap from the 25th year. This year's season began on April 4 and runs through August 29 (with no race on July 4). With three races every night, the Series is a way for bike racers of all abilities to test their legs, brains, and luck against some of the fastest riders in … [Read more...] about Seward Series 2019
Northwest Winter Challenge Profile: Anna Gullickson
Goals don't often work out the way we plan. Life gets in the way in small ways and significant ways. For Northwest Winter Challenge participant Anna Gullickson, her 2018 plans were significantly derailed during the 2018 Challenge. She was hit by a car on one of her January runs. That accident led to a readjusting of her goals. With a positive attitude, she's recovered and ready … [Read more...] about Northwest Winter Challenge Profile: Anna Gullickson
Trail Running in the North Cascades: Festival 542
Highway 542, the Mt Baker Scenic Byway, runs east-west from Bellingham to Artist Point. It is the access point to some of the Northwest's best mountain terrain: fantastic trails, North Cascades National Park, mountaineering, skiing at Mt. Baker Ski Area, and some of the best backcountry skiing in North America if not the world. If you are new to hiking, trail running, or … [Read more...] about Trail Running in the North Cascades: Festival 542
Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey
If you play in the mountains or cliffs anywhere from Alaska to Southern California, Fred Beckey's life has touched yours. Beckey was the original climbing "dirtbag," and among his many firsts, pioneered an obsessive-compulsive climbing lifestyle that spanned 80 years. The recently released Kickstarted documentary "Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey" provides insight and … [Read more...] about Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey