Adventure

Stevens Pass & the Hitch-Hiker

January 4, 2017

The Hitch-Hiker by Andy Dappen "Going to the Pass?" Snow sticks to the hitch-hiker's pile hat as he sticks his dripping beard through the car window. I want to tell him I didn't pull over to pick him... Read More...

Before He Wakes

January 3, 2017

Adventure

"Before He Wakes," was filmed in the Wenatchee Foothills last fall. This short film, by Wenatchee resident Steven Gnam, is about one woman's daily routine to rise in the dark and greet the sunrise. Th... Read More...

Something-Old, Something-New Ski Tour

January 3, 2017

Adventure, Guidebook

by Andy Dappen To celebrate the last day of the year, Tom Janisch and I opted to do a-something-old-and-something-new ski tour. Both of us had skied most of the peaks accessible from the Smithbrook Road, makin... Read More...

Hok Giddiness

December 28, 2016

Adventure, Gear

Hok Giddiness by Sarah Shaffer Mark holding his Tiak and trying out the new Hok Skis. This last week my family and I got a couple of short test days to try out our new Hok skis made by Altai Skis. Her... Read More...

Sun Mountain & Methow Valley Skiing History

December 22, 2016

Adventure, Things to know

Below is an article Charles Hickenbottom wrote about his somewhat recent stay at Sun Mountain Lodge and the surrounding area. Charles is able to link his thoughts of cross country ski trails around Sun Mountain... Read More...

Giants of the Cascade Crest

December 20, 2016

Adventure

Giants of the Cascade Crest Ski Touring from Stevens Pass to Smith Brook By Coron Polley John Muir said, "Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine fl... Read More...

Be Inspired

December 13, 2016

Adventure

The worlds first ever sit-ski backflip. Perseverance paid off for this skier, and what an inspiring video to watch. ... Read More...

Ice Climbing Shaping Up?

December 8, 2016

Adventure, Things to know

Alight it's that time of the year again. Ice climbing season is coming! But, is it here yet? If you haven't joined our climbing chatter email list, you can find it under "local groups" on our homepage or just t... Read More...

Desmarais Twins: Gear Recommendations

December 4, 2016

Adventure, Gear

Andy Dappen asked the Desmarais twins if they would list what they carry on trail runs. The duo also enjoys picking the brains of other hardcore athletes and included a list of all-star trail-running products t... Read More...

Desmarais Brothers WA PCT Trail Run

November 17, 2016

Adventure

by Cyrus and Niles Desmarais We’re heading home. We are on the Lady of the Lake, and as we’re sitting on the boat, I can feel the water moving beneath us, the world gently rocking, my vision blurring a l... Read More...

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