A Neverending Cascade of Snow
As the days shorten and cool mornings frost over the memories of a hot, dry summer, Washington’s reservoir begins to grow in the mountains. Most years the …
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Concrete students get immersed in mountain science at Snow School
One morning in mid-February, eighth-graders from Concrete caught snowflakes on their tongues and took a few falls as they learned how to walk with snowshoes strapped to …
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First day of Mt. Baker Snow School!
Last week kicked off the latest season of Mt. Baker Snow School with a group of students from Mt. Baker Junior High. This winter, approximately 650 middle-schoolers …
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Mt. Baker Snow School: Making climate science personal
On Sept. 20, thousands of people took to our local streets as part of the global Youth Climate Strike. Though activists continue to provoke thought and inspire …
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November Photo Round-Up!
Well the cold weather is officially here in the North Cascades. Washington Pass has closed for the year, and the mountains are shimmering with the beginning of …
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Weekly Photo Roundup: February 5 2017
Every Sunday I will be posting photos collected from various NCI graduate students and staff. Please enjoy this glimpse into our everyday lives here in the North Cascades.
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Mt. Baker SnowSchool: Bringing Students Into the Mountains
By Abby Sussman My life is focused in the mountains, so it is surprising how many local young people have never had the opportunity to visit our …
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