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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.

Wolves on Walkabout

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Wolves on Walkabout by Andy Dappen In a presentation that was educational and entertaining told to a standing-room-only audience at the Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) on Wednesday evening (January 14), biologist David Moskowitz recounted his adventure of following the 1200-mile-long... Read More...

Iron Goat Trail-A Hike for All Ages

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By Mike Lawson The Iron Goat Trail near Stevens Pass is not your ordinary hike. It’s an adventure into the past, where one can enjoy the beauty of nature, and learn about the history of the railway crossing over Stevens... Read More...

Melanoma on the Rise

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Our WenOut Staff was recently doing errands and heard a special story on the radio that we thought our viewer’s may be interested in. So here is a link to the same podcast we heard about Sunscreen and whether it... Read More...

New Experiences WenOut

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For Families with Young Children who want to get out with other Families and Explore Outings Include: Rock climbing at Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee. Hike up Balsamroot Trail in the Sage Hills of Wenatchee. (completed) Hike up Devils Spur... Read More...

Does Outdoor Recreation Threaten Wildlife?

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Editor’s Note. This article from The New York Times is interesting … and uncomfortable. Outdoor recreation may be having more impact on wildlife than we want to admit. Leave Only Footprints? Think Again. (Is Outdoor Recreation Threatening Wildlife?) by Christopher... Read More...

18th Annual Rockfest!

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Leavenworth Mountain Association hosts the 18th annual Rockfest on Saturday & Sunday, May 6th & 7th 2017 at Fromm’s Field in Leavenworth, Washington LMA’s mission is to strengthen the community through climbing and what better way to do that than... Read More...

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