Scottish Lakes High Camp
Scottish Lakes High Camp
by Elizabeth Dunham It was early October and I had made arrangements for a weekend away with my husband. My mother was going to watch our daughter and we were hoping to go backp... Read More...
The Athletic Life-Ada Bonnett-Inspiring & Well Rounded Athlete
Ada getting after a bouldering problem. Question: Ada tell us a bit about yourself, what is your age, what are your hobbies, outdoor activities, etc.?
Answer: I just turned 13. I was born in Moscow, Idaho ... Read More...
Great Impact for Our Youth-Footholds Foundation
Great Impact for Our Youth-Footholds Foundation
North Central Washington has world-class access to outdoor recreation, but not everyone gets to enjoy it. The heartbreaking part is this includes kids, mostly... Read More...
“The Deuce of Spades” Ultra-light Trowel
by Aaron Payne
Last year I spent the winter sewing and constructing a super-light tarp tent. The first time I used it one of the ends of my new ultra-light stakes came apart in the ground. I tried to dig with ... Read More...
Embracing the Cold-Fall Cycling
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 dur... Read More...
Bright Colors Are For Outdoor Adventures
We decided it was time to share some of our tips with you in a new form of media (drum roll please).....cue the video! Check out our video below on ways to stay safe and save cash on gear. Bright Colors Tip ... Read More...
Stevens Pass Eco-Promises
Editors Note: We received the News Release below from Stevens Pass giving a progress report on the Eco-Promises that all Vail Resorts are committed to achieving. We're happy to see a major player in the ski ind... Read More...
Lake Augusta & Big Jim Mountain
Jim Brisbine has been climbing Washington peaks for 40+ years, documenting hundreds of summits and thousands of trail miles in words and pictures. Jim recently went on a three-day backpacking trip with Eileen t... Read More...
Canister Stove Tricks
I’ve taken several multi-day trips this spring and summer with a Jetboil Stove, which like many lightweight stoves runs off canisters filled with a blended isopro fuel, and each time I pack I'm faced with the n... Read More...
Twelve Climbers, Twelve Stories
Twelve Climbers, Twelve Stories
by Andy Dappen
Once it was my driving outdoor passion. I liked to hike, bike, kayak, and ski, but I lived to climb. Over time family, profession, and other outdoor interests fi... Read More...