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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.

Shady Summer Climbing

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Summer sun can see local climbers sizzling like fried eggs on the granite slabs. However, just because the mercury’s climbing, it doesn’t mean you can’t, especially if you’re smart about seeking out shady routes. Charlie Hickenbottom sent us this beta... Read More...

Riding a Human – or – Packing a Bike

Adventure
by Matthew Tangeman and Andy Dappen Late summer has rolled around once again – the days are still long, but as autumn approaches temperatures will slowly begin to fall from their triple-digit peak, making it prime time to savor some... Read More...

Sagebrush of the Foothills

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Photo: Big sagebrush (Artemesia tridentata) on left and right intermixed with shrub-steppe flowers. Story by Grace Peven I used to believe only the brave and foolish ventured into the Foothills after a thick rain.  I fear the erosion, the muddy... Read More...

Loaded Carries

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Loaded Carries  by Adam Vognild Disclaimer: This article holds general fitness advice, you should check with a physician prior to partaking in strenuous activities to make sure you are healthy enough to perform these suggestions.  As the lower foothills trails are... Read More...

Lifetime of Adventures

Adventure
A Lifetime of Adventures by Keri Davis I used to think having kids meant game over. But then my daughter, Joanna, was born. And while my husband and I have definitely toned down our adventuring, it hasn’t been as game-changing... Read More...

Sports Nutrition Made Simple

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by Andy Dappen Awhile back I listened to Maureen Boswell, a registered dietician and a health-fitness instructor, talk to Wenatchee High School athletes about sports nutrition. Maureen has written articles for Wenatchee Outdoors in the past and on this evening... Read More...

Trail Culture

Adventure
This is the third installment of Hannah Kiser and Chelan Pauly’s epic journey of their planned 2,660 mile trek to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail. To see the first installment click here or to see the second installment click here. Trail Culture... Read More...

Mountain Connections

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Mountain Connections By Adam Vognild On September 1, 2017 Chelan County Mountain Rescue Association Volunteers got the text at 4:30 a.m. that two personal locator beacons (PLBs) were deployed near the summit of Dragontail Peak in the Enchantments. I was... Read More...

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