John Miles

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Sudden tragedy: 75 years ago, a massive avalanche on Mount Baker killed six WWU climbers

The weather on Mount Baker was warm and clear 75 years ago, much like the recent glorious sunshine that has bathed Whatcom County.

It was July 22, 1939, a Saturday.

Early that morning, before dawn, 25 members of a climbing party…

2014-07-21
WWU prof: Time right for Galbraith conservation effort

A new map that will be the official source of online information for the Galbraith Mountain biking and running trails has come at a time when bicyclists and others seek to conserve the mountain for recreational use.

A story about the map ran in the Monday, June 16…

2014-06-16
Faculty announced for March 22 commencement 2014-02-26
Miles to present 'What Would John Muir Think About National Park Wilderness Today?' Feb. 13 on campus 2014-02-11
Faculty attending commencement announced 2013-03-01
Bill to protect lookout would chip away at wilderness protection

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen has introduced federal legislation to effectively over-rule a federal court decision to remove the illegally constructed Green Mountain Lookout near Darrington. Larsen's actions are an unprecedented effort to strip away protections from a designated wilderness that…

2012-07-23
Environmental clubs to hold gala Wednesday 2012-05-08
Faculty scheduled to attend winter commencement 2012-02-24
Group Pushing Proposal To "Complete" North Cascades National Park

Its name evokes visions of lofty, snow-covered crags and wild America. A place where few venture far off-road and where wild things roam, an untamed landscape rich with rewards if you have the mettle to explore its mountains.

And yet, while North Cascades National Park was designated in…

2011-11-28
Why The Delay In Designating Official Wilderness In National Parks?

There is a false sense of security in the National Park System surrounding officially designated wilderness. And political actions, or, rather, inaction, demonstrates why there should be concern for the long-term fate of lands with wilderness qualities.

It is true that the National Park…

2011-11-28
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