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.
Attractions. This is a 1.2-mile section of the Wenatchee River starting below Exit Falls (about ½ mile west of Leavenworth) and running to the bridge where the Icicle Road crosses the Wenatchee River. It’s short and sweet with a few...Read More...
Echo Super Loop By Ray Birks There’s something about biking a loop that feeds and satisfies the cycling soul. But is there something better than a loop? Of course there is: Behold the Echo Super Loop. Riding at Echo Ridge...Read More...
by Charlie Hickenbottom Details, Details: “King Crags” are visible from Highway 97 while driving either north or south. Point 5240’+ (“King Crag”) is not visible from the highway, hidden by the slightly lower “King Crags.” FS 7316 road is in...Read More...
Mt. Daniel Clock Tour by Andy Dappen Locally dominating its segment of the Cascade Crest south of Stevens Pass, the Mount Daniel-Mount Hinman massif is a snow magnet. Enough snow falls here each winter to form the largest glaciers between...Read More...
Camas Meadows Hike Information below is from Washington Trail Association.org at this link. This post was updated on 7/20/16 by Sarah Shaffer. “An ecological gem hidden in the Wenatchee Mountains, Camas Meadows (a.k.a. Camas Land) harbors plant species found nowhere...Read More...
Disclaimer: Much of the property between the summit of Tibbets Road and Hay Canyon lies on private property and should not be accessed without landowner’s permission. Tibbetts Mountain offers a variety of outings— from easy to adventurous walks and technically...Read More...
A fun ride or walk up the Douglas Creek canyon on smooth gravel roads, rocky gravel roads, and single track. Lots of wildlife to be viewed in the canyon as it is the only source of water around. The route...Read More...
Editors Note: Caden Stockwell is a determined athlete who enjoys a variety of activities but his favorite is road biking. This guy doesn’t mess around when it comes to being competitive and driven. Whether it is mountain biking, skate skiing...Read More...
by Sarah Shaffer How do we keep our heads balanced, keeping optimism and strength, when nothing seems balanced anymore? As I am running, I breath in fast and my pace quickens. I feel the wind on my face while...Read More...
ATTRACTIONS. A good training ride immediately accessed from Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. A scenic ride amid rolling wheat fields on a winding, aesthetic road with excellent views of town and the Cascades. DISTANCE. 24.4miles (round trip) as described ELEVATION: Start...Read More...