Author Sarah Shaffer

Home
sarah
Sarah Shaffer
Executive Director
Sarah is fortunate to have her dream job as the Executive Director for Wenatchee Outdoors. Her interests include people, nature, wildlife and getting her sweat on outside. Alpine rock climbing, mountain biking and skate skiing are her outdoor passions. Sarah enjoys gardening, baking and home remodel projects. She is the mother of one, which keeps her busy and happy on a daily basis. Activities she would like to pursue that would be new to her are kayaking and backcountry skiing.

The Wonderland Trail

AdventureThings to know
by Marie DeJournette Things didn’t go as planned. Things didn’t even go according to my modified plans. Basically, things were whack! But considering that I missed out on a substantial block of training due to work, had to maneuver around... Read More...

Superhero Tape

GearThings to know
Superhero Tape by Andy Dappen Duct tape has dozens of uses to fix or fortify equipment in the field.  And yet there are times when you need something better – a duct tape with super powers. Enter Tenacious Tape, the... Read More...

Night of the Inferno

AdventureThings to know
Night of the Inferno by Andy Dappen  Photos by Mike Rolfs and Heather Dappen The Sleepy Hollow Fire started Sunday afternoon (June 28). Wind propelled the fire east and south toward Wenatchee where it destroyed 30 homes and several businesses... Read More...

Trail Etiquette Refresher

Things to knowWhat's Happening
Recently there have been near misses between different trail users in the Sage Hills. Several community members asked WenatcheeOutdoors about trail etiquette that would avoid conflicts and collisions. National practices have been agreed upon by such organizations as Evergreen Mountain... Read More...

Save the Planet-By Playing

Things to know
There’s evidence from all quarters that Americans work too much. Contrary to what our bosses say, this isn’t necessarily a good thing. In fact, it’s can be bad for one’s health and one’s happiness. Now evidence indicates that working too much is also... Read More...

Black Peak & Corteo Peak

AdventureGuidebook
Black Peak (8970’) and Corteo Peak (8080’+) by Jim Brisbine August 4-7, 2017 For our 15th annual Mid-Summer Climbing Trip I teamed up with Jon, Todd, Eric, and Adam for a bid on Black Peak and Corteo Peak near Rainy... Read More...

A Rookie’s Tale: Camping 101

Things to know
By Kathleen Hannah The conversation I had with the employee at Lake Wenatchee State Campgrounds went something like this: Me: Hello! I would like to camp out tonight. Is there any space available? Employee (laughing audibly): There’s no one here... Read More...

Bikepacking

AdventureThings to know
by Andy Dappen “If any one passes us, they’re going to wonder whether we’re the two the dumbest riders they’ve ever seen. Gary Womeldorff, my riding partner, is mulling over the fact that we are not just riding up Devil’s... Read More...

Like WenOut? Subscribe Now!

Get hand-picked trail guide posts, events, and more delivered to your inbox.