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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.

Explorer 130 Pole

Gear
By Andy DappenMy wife and I both grab for these poles first whenever we head out for a hike. A problem arises when we head out to do something together. Who’s gonna get our one pair of Exped Explorer 130... Read More...

Little Annapurna

Guidebook
Photo: Freeman Keller nearing Aasgard Pass. Words and pictures by Tom Janisch Perhaps this should be dubbed the special-place-special-people ski tour. Little Annapurna graces the cover of Chester Marler’s book, East of the Divide.  In the Cascade Alpine Guide Fred... Read More...

Icicle Ridge Traverse

Guidebook
Photo: Views to north while skiing Icicle Ridge By Chester Marler In mid-March 2009, Robbie Scott and I could not resist a good weather window (recent new snow followed by a forecast for sunny weather) to get out. We hastily... Read More...

Buck Creek Pass to Liberty Cap

Guidebook
Sarah Shaffer, Liz Dunham and Tana Shaffer (the beast) with High Pass in the background. Marmot Chirps and Snow Daiquiris by Sarah Shaffer Once a year my good friend Liz and I make plans for a one or two night ladies... Read More...

Wenatchee Mountain

Guidebook
Wenatchee Mountain is a minor peak directly south of the Mission Ridge ski area. It fits the need for a quick climb to a high vantage point (6742′) if you’re coming from Wenatchee. Views include major volcanoes and eastern Washington... Read More...

Wedge Mountain (Two Options)

Guidebook
Photo: Winter view from the summit of Wedge Mountain The access for this trail is a dramatic vista-view, contour-hugging Forest Service road which overlooks the Wenatchee River valley from Tumwater Canyon to Sunny Slope, north of Wenatchee. Visible to the east... Read More...

Squilchuck Park

Guidebook
ATTRACTIONS. Squilchuck State Park offers an easily accessed walk through frosty forests with fleeting vistas of nearby landscapes. It’s super fast to reach from Wenatchee, it’s pretty, and it’s good exercise. Skill Level: 1 (beginner) Fitness: 1 (beginner) HOURS. Summer... Read More...

Squilchuck Park Options

Guidebook
Attractions: Squilchuck State Park offers an easily accessed snowshoe (or ski) through frosty forests with fleeting vistas of nearby landscapes. It’s super fast to reach from Wenatchee, it’s pretty, and it’s a good place to exercise. From the eastern border... Read More...

Snoqualmie Pass Nordic Options

Guidebook
Where to Nordic Ski-Driving I-90 West to Seattle The Wenatchee Valley offers a plethora of Nordic skiing options for all skill and fitness levels. But for those times when we feel like taking a break from our Central Washington lifestyles... Read More...

Smithbrook Road

Guidebook
Attractions: A popular snowed-over road among cross-country skiers on lightweight touring gear and for snowshoers. Snowshoers and skiers tend to slog up the steadily climbing road for as long as energy allows, then turn around and make quick work of the... Read More...

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