Hog Resurrection
Hog Ressurection
Bill Wicheta
I love our valley’s springtime outdoor smorgasbord. As hillside grasses morph from brown to green and yellow Arrowleaf Balsamroot paints the valley sides, the higher peaks still ... Read More...
Conditions First, Location Next
Conditions First, Location Next
by Andy Dappen Patti Janisch skiing the shady side of the East Ridge. The unexpected snow blanketing Wenatchee over the evening changed everything. The intended route u... Read More...
Skin Tips for Climbing Skins
Skin Tips for Climbing Skins
by Andy Dappen
Following are some questions that inquiring minds have asked me, over the years, about climbing skins for backcountry skiing. Q: Should Nordic skiers, not just... Read More...
An “Epic” Adventure With Some Kids
An “Epic” Adventure With Some Kids
By Andrea Bixby-Brosi
Like we had done so many times before, we planned to park at the trailhead and hike the mile and a half to the lake. But because of the snow, the road ... Read More...
Shaser Creek-Middle Fork
ATTRACTIONS: Quickly accessed snow zone with relatively light snowmobile traffic. This trip is a pleasant, solitary mosey up logging roads below about 4000 feet. Above that there are some wonderful subalp... Read More...
Cannon & Cashmere-4 Couloirs, 2 Days
Skiing Cannon Mountain and Mt. Cashmere - 4 Couloirs, 2 Days
By John Plotz
This ski touring season has been a struggle against inertia. Winter has been plagued with weather events that have rightly crea... Read More...
Agreement Protects Family Farming & Wildlife Habitat
The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) and the Keane family have entered into a conservation easement to permanently protect a 6,723-acre family ranch in Douglas County to support farming and prov Male greate... Read More...
Columbia-Turtle Rock
Skill: 1 (beginner) Fitness: 1 (easy) Attractions: The island is a wildlife protected area and has a fish hatchery on the island. Deer, eagles, heron, osprey, salmon and other wildlife may be seen depen... Read More...
Weird weather adventuring and time to fix gear!
by Sarah Shaffer
Is it just me or does this month feel a bit underwhelming? The weather has been less than ideal with the mix of freezing rain, snow, rain and melting snow. Our family tried to build a snowman ... Read More...
The Athletic Life-How to Have Fun with Tom Potter
Editors Note: Tom is someone we have heard a lot about from local athletes. A charismatic, inspiring outdoor adventurer. Hot yoga doer, winter kayaker (along with other seasons), air seeking mountain biker.... Read More...