Since moving here 12 years ago, my family and I have taken full advantage of what is available in our own backyard; hiking, skiing, backpacking, boating, biking, to name only a few. I have traveled many places in the world, but have found nothing to compare with the uniqueness of this remarkable region. There aren't many towns to live in where you can ski Mt. Baker (which in 1998 set the world record for snowfall in a ski resort) in the morning, and come home to sail the San Juan Islands in the afternoon. No wonder many native Bellinghamsters have said that I should work for the Chamber of Commerce . . I'm hooked!