Tag Archives: Whatcom Events

The beloved Bellingham Traverse is back, coming to our local woods, mountains, lakes, waterfront, and Bellingham Bay on August 29, thanks to Whatcom Events, which took over the management of the Traverse late last year. The Bellingham Traverse, a multi-sport relay race, was the creation of local recreation visionary Todd Elsworth in 2002.  Elsworth, inspired by the writings of David …

Get out the candles—Ski to Sea celebrates its 50th birthday this year on May 28, and the celebration promises to be one for the ages. I love that week when you start seeing all the cars with boats, bikes, and skis on them, and it hits me that it is GO time. Inspired by the original Mt. Baker Marathon (1911-13), …