Bellingham, Washington

Organic craft brewery in downtown Bellingham committed to zero waste. B Corp certified, all ingredients organic, and spent grain goes to local farms. Named after the lion from Narnia because the founders wanted a brewery with a conscience.

Functional stoneware with botanical-inspired decoration. Ayla Mullen thru-hiked the PCT in 2021 and works from a shared studio in Bellingham. Her pieces are rooted in PNW plant life and landscapes. 49K followers.

Handcrafted metalsmith jewelry by Kira Rainey. Started at farmers markets in 2017, grew through Etsy and Instagram, recently opened an artisan corner store in Sunnyland. Studio in the Morgan Block above Good Earth Pottery in Fairhaven.

Small-batch craft distillery on Bellingham Bay making whiskey, gin, and vodka from Washington-grown grains. Tasting room overlooking the San Juan Islands. Grain-to-glass production in the Pacific Northwest tradition.

Indigenous-inspired jewelry blending ancestral Heiltsuk and Nuu-Chah-Nulth traditions with modern fashion. Vina Brown's business name is a translation of her Heiltsuk name. Featured in Mexican Vogue and New York Fashion Week. 55K followers on Instagram.

Handmade cooking knives by Andy Gladish from a studio on Guemes Island near Bellingham. Forged blades designed for the kitchen, not the backcountry.

End grain cutting boards and charcuterie boards from domestic and tropical hardwoods. Andy Thorp has been a custom woodworker in Whatcom County for 25+ years. Every board is made from collected and reclaimed wood scraps — born from a desire to reduce shop waste.

Handmade pottery in historic Fairhaven since 1969 — one of the longest-running pottery studios on the West Coast. The gallery represents multiple local ceramic artists under one roof.

Antimicrobial pee cloths for hikers, designed by a Bellingham backpacker who was tired of the toilet paper problem on trail. Artist-designed prints, snap-on carry system, and a product category that didn't exist before Kula invented it. A PCT thru-hiker favorite.

Minimalist metal-and-leather wallets and EDC accessories, all hand-crafted in Bellingham. Mark King launched via crowdfunding in 2013 at age 22 with a machinist's eye for precision. Factory is still in town.

Community climbing gym and outdoor hub in Bellingham. More than a gym — a gathering place for the climbing, skiing, and mountain biking community that defines Bellingham's outdoor culture. Hosts events, clinics, and film screenings year-round.

Hand-blown art glass in Peshastin, just outside Leavenworth. Craig Sorensen studied glassblowing at Cal Poly, Corning Museum of Glass, and Kurashiki University in Japan before opening the studio with Jori Delvo in 2020.

Wheel-thrown functional pottery from Leavenworth. Mugs, bowls, and planters glazed with Pacific Northwest colors — forest greens, glacier blues, and alpine whites. Handmade in a studio near the Wenatchee River.

Premium down sleeping bags and jackets made in Seattle since 1972. One of the few remaining U.S. manufacturers of down products. Their sleeping bags are used on Everest expeditions.

Outfitting people for unforeseen conditions since 1897. Rugged bags, clothing, and accessories still made in Seattle.

Craft brewery in Leavenworth using water from Icicle Creek and Cascade hops. Small-batch ales, IPAs, and lagers brewed in the Bavarian Village. Their taproom is the gathering spot for hikers, climbers, and skiers coming off the Enchantments.

Handmade stoneware and porcelain by Terry, a UW ceramic engineering grad who founded an international ceramic supplier before returning to wheel-throwing full-time in 2010. Custom heirloom pieces from a studio on Cedric Road.

Handcrafted copper and brass sculptures made in Leavenworth since 1981 by the Orcutt family. Ron Orcutt and Bonnie Orcutt-Kinnear shape metal into wall sculptures, waterfalls, birdhouses, and garden art — with daughter Christine crafting the jewelry line. Three generations of metalwork in a Bavarian village.

Family-owned outdoor lifestyle brand on Front Street. Graphic tees, sweatshirts, hats, and drinkware with Cascades-inspired designs, all made in-house.

Fine handcrafted jewelry by Margaret Ostling since 1982. Winner of the AGTA Spectrum Award and De Beers Diamonds International Awards. GIA-trained, designing from a Commercial Street studio for over four decades.

Technical outdoor clothing and accessories designed in Seattle. Gloves, hats, gaiters, and shells for serious conditions.

Family-run bushcraft gear company in the Pacific Northwest. Axes, saws, fire starters, and camp tools sourced from American manufacturers and built for wet-weather use.

Climbing-inspired artist creating expressionistic paintings of climbers, skiers and mountain landscapes.