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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.

Snoqualmie Pass Commuter Hikes

Guidebook
Photo by: Ian Mackie Written By: Wenatchee Outdoors SNOQUALMIE PASS – COMMUTER HIKESWe all need to take the drive over the mountains to the West Side from time to time. For some it’s for work. For others it may be... Read More...

Best Canoeing Accessories – Part 2

Gear
by Andy Dappen We were a week into our canoe trip down the Gataga River, a wilderness river in British Columbia, when I popped a “guy” question capable of spurring hours of discussion–what were their favorite canoeing accessories? Part 1 of this article... Read More...

The Squat

Things to know
by WenOut Staff Sports of all kinds require a base level of fitness to perform well. With the extremely wide range of sports to play in the Wenatchee Valley, it is best to keep your training broad, general, and all... Read More...

Field Repairs 202

GearThings to know
Field Repairs 202 by Andy Dappen When it comes to keeping your outdoor equipment in good repair, I’ve sang the praises of Seam Grip many times. With this viscous liquid that flows from a tube-like cold honey but cures into... Read More...

Love of Tarps 2

Gear
  by Andy Dappen In 2008 when I wrote the Love of Tarps article, I lied. In that article, I said that Love of Tarps 2 featuring, quick-and-dirty methods to easily pitch a tarp most anywhere and in most any conditions was... Read More...

Drinking a Pine so Divine

Things to know
Disclaimer: Before bringing the kettle to a boil, know which tree needles you are brewing. Several trees are toxic – including ponderosa pine (such a shame considering its local abundance), common yew, and Norfolk Island pine. These plants contain toxins... Read More...

Argonaut Peak-NW Arete

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  Argonaut Peak, NW Arête Garrett Wolter and Edward Allison September 3-5, 2016 Eddie Allison and I climbed the NW Arête of Argonaut over Labor Day weekend. We originally planned to climb in the North Cascades but the weather forecast... Read More...

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