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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.

Embracing the Cold-Fall Cycling

Things to know
Embracing the Cold- Fall Cycling by Kathleen Hannah Cycling in Central Washington is a wonderful form of transportation and exercise during the warm months, but how do you stay motivated to keep riding during the chilly months? With these tips... Read More...

Quest to Become a Slacker

GearThings to know
by Molly Steere Like all good sports, slacklining has endured its ‘bad boy’ phase and is now becoming a fully integrated and accepted sport. From its Camp Four birth to its present-day popularity on campuses and in public parks, it... Read More...

Edible Gold

AdventureThings to know
by WenOut Staff Sherri Schneider, sent us a short missive concerning the Shangri-La of ‘shrooms’  sprouting from the slopes of close by hills and from the loams of local dales. She wrote: “Hey….with all this rain, mushrooms are popping up... Read More...

October Gold & Our Local Larch

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Editor’s note: This article, written by Susan Ballinger, originally ran in The Wenatchee World. Susan teaches a 12-week Wenatchee Naturalist course every fall at Wenatchee Valley College. By Susan Ballinger Low-angled, fleeting October sunshine sharpens the fall foliage display of... Read More...

Gear Storage 202

GearThings to know
Gear Storage 202 words and photos by Molly Steere This article was originally written in 2008. I constantly hear “you should talk to so-an-so about…[whatever their gear storage solution is],” when I chat with outdoor enthusiasts about gear storage. My... Read More...

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