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Meet Brown Girl Magic, the first Ski to Sea team representing women of color

Racers hope to give women of color ‘permission to exist’ in outdoor spaces

May 12, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Youth ski, run, bike, kayak in Junior Ski to Sea

200 racers, ages 8 to 18, competed

May 11, 2024 7:42 p.m.

Outdoor gear rental businesses ready for Ski to Sea boost

Bike, ski, kayak rentals in Skagit, Whatcom prepare for crowds

May 9, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Ski to Sea 2024 will include skiing; low-snow uncertainty had delayed decision

Cross country and downhill ski legs are happening thanks to creative snow-moving at Mount Baker

May 8, 2024 8:37 a.m.

Car-free teams ditch vehicles, bike dozens of miles for Ski to Sea

10 teams will compete in taxing division

May 7, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Alaskan team is back for more at Ski to Sea

'The Alaska crew goes pretty hard — it’s a rowdy, fun-loving group'

May 4, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Elite Ski to Sea competitors bring wide-ranging athletic skills, motivations to race

Sponsored teams of recruited athletes don't always finish higher — but it certainly helps

May 1, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Meet the youngest racers competing in Ski to Sea

15-year-old athletes share goals, apprehensions ahead of Bellingham race

April 29, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Bellingham paddler to compete at Paris Olympics

Jonas Ecker, race partner Aaron Small capture first in MK2 500-meter event at Olympic qualifier

April 23, 2024 2:20 p.m.

Northside logging impacting Galbraith’s hiking, biking and riding trails

Large sections of popular trails will remain closed until June

April 17, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Ski to Sea race course now expected to be finalized two weeks before event

First two legs could be axed as late as 10 days prior to race

April 15, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Samish Park and bridge to close through next summer

Aging 250-foot-long North Lake Samish Bridge will be replaced

April 15, 2024 10:00 p.m.