Ever dreamed of attending the world's largest bicycling trade show? Now's your chance! Outdoors NW is awarding 10 free coveted passes to the nirvana of bike shows: Interbike 2013. Winners will make their own travel arrangements for entry on Sept. 20 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, baby.

This is the first time Interbike has opened its door to a select group of cycling enthusiasts.

Enter today at www.OutdoorsNW.com Ten lucky winners will be chosen on Aug. 14. . . .

Clips Beer & Film Tour, the travelling beer and film festival, will make its 3rd annual stop in Seattle on July 26 at Gas Works Park. The tour will bring 10 independent short films to be projected on an outdoor screen, as well as 18 varieties of beer . . .

Journalist overcomes her fear of heights at 200 feet
By Rebecca Agiewich
"Maybe it would be better if I didn't look down."
I gave myself this advice after getting up about 50 feet in "Sophia," the 250-foot Douglas Fir I was ascending . .

San Juans Scenic Byway, Nutty about Cyclepedia, Kitsap Peninsula Forest/Bay Victory!, Providence Bridge Pedal, USA Cycling hosts youth talent camp, Tour des Chutes, and Bicycle Sundays
 

It's our annual Hiking Issue. Summer Gear, Best Trail Snacks, Backpacking 101, Kids' Backpacking, Hiking with Craig Romano. Also: Tree climbing in Lane County, Ore. and more!

Our outdoor gear review for summer 2013.
Packs, boots, bottles and more including: Rakuda, ENO, Mountain House, Hi-Tec, Platypus, Therm-a-Rest, Liberty Bottleworks, Eureka, Easton, Deuter, Eton

Langley oozes with outdoor recreation
Whidbey Island is just about as Northwest as it gets. Nowhere else has such a variety of landscapes-from sandy beaches and rocky bluffs to rolling pasturelands and . . .

On Sunday, Sept. 29 riders from around the region will enjoy a beautiful last look at summer and a first look into fall as they roll through the lovely landscapes of Northwest Oregon. You are invited to join in the fun. Free t-shirts to early registrants!

The Anacortes Art Dash is a certified half marathon, 10k, and 5k run on Saturday July 27 starting at 9 a.m. It is a fast course along the beautiful Anacortes waterfront. Runners are well-supported and treated at the finish line to ethnic drumming and refreshments. Shirts for all participants; medals for half marathon and awards to top finishers. Register today! Day of race registration is also permitted.