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.
Our Executive Director Sarah Shaffer, went on a backpacking trip in August through a burn area up the Entiat River Road. Here is a link to the story along with photos, about her experience that was shared with The Good Life Magazine....Read More...
Editors Note: Although this adventure for Hannah and Chelan was a few years back now, there are still plenty of pertinent tips in this article and useful information. If interested in reading other installments from this trip for Chelan and...Read More...
by Sarah Shaffer This spring, I had a very funny experience while mountain biking in our local foothills. I wrote a story about this experience which our organization shared with The Good Life magazine. Click HERE to read it! I am...Read More...
It’s that time of the year again. Time to start considering meal ideas for different adventure outings. Here is a handy video we came across on food items to buy from the grocery store to make 10 easy and cheap...Read More...
Thermarest Compressible Pillow-Frivolous Yet Oh So Wonderful By Sarah Shaffer I’ve taken at least one backpacking trip in the summer for the last 23 years. Over the years I have used my clothes as a pillow. My favorite pillow is...Read More...
WRPC Safety & Skills Classes Offered Summer 2021! The Wenatchee Row & Paddle Club (WRPC) is excited to offer three options for 1-Day Skill & Safety courses this summer taught by an American Canoe Association (ACA) certified instructor, Heather Herbeck....Read More...
Wenatchee Naturalist course instructor Susan Ballinger writes articles about plants, habitats and creatures in our area. She has a wealth of knowledge and expertise which make her articles true gems of information pertinent to those living in Central Washington. Check...Read More...
Although Prime Rib, an 11-pitch rock climbing route on Goat Wall near Mazama is outside our normal territory (it’s a little over 2 hours away), we include it because its unusual qualities make it a must-do route for Central Washington...Read More...
Steliko Lookout Available For Overnight Rental Nestle into your sleeping bag at the top of a mountain, wake up to a fantastic sunrise, enjoy a spectacular sunset, watch chipmunks scamper and birds fly, all experiences that will soon become available...Read More...
This outing is not in our general stomping grounds we post about, but we bring this story to you because Jim wrote it and he is Wenatchee homegrown. by Jim Brisbine Silvertip Mountain (8517’) Mt. Rideout attempt (8028’) May 26-28, 2017 When...Read More...