Freehub Issue 9.3

Fall 2018 // The North Cascades Photo Book

From the rainforest hills surrounding Puget Sound to the arid slopes of eastern Washington, the North Cascades make up an incredible and diverse region. At Freehub Magazine, we’re lucky enough to have these mountains—also known as the American Alps—in our back yard, and can testify to the amount of opportunity and beauty within. For our fifth annual Photo Book, we figured there was no better place to explore, document and share. The North Cascades Photo Book is a guide to the iconic singletrack of the American Alps.

DEPARTMENTS
Who We Are | Just Ask a Geologist
The Big Picture | All the Trails and Where to Find Them
Two Truths and a Lie | The Story of the World Famous Brick Saloon
Contributors | Amazing People Behind this Issue
A World Away | Ride, Relax, Repeat on Orcas Island
Experience is Everything | The Region's Best Off-Road Stops
Trail Index | Maximize the Riding
The Final Frame | Vast and Beautiful

FEATURES
The American Alps | Peaks, Valleys and World-Class Singletrack in Washington's North Cascades
Full Circle | Seattle's Big City Life
All About the Down | A Little Bit Different in the Wenatchee Valley
The End of the Road | Methow Valley's Truly Wild Offerings
The Tipping Point | Passion and Drive in Whatcom County

ISSUE 9.3 COVER
Photo: Eric Mickelson
Rider: Tyler Deschaine