Drinking a Pine so Divine

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Disclaimer: Before bringing the kettle to a boil, know which tree needles you are brewing. Several trees are toxic – including ponderosa pine (such a shame considering its local abundance), common yew, and Norfolk Island pine. These plants contain toxins... Read More...

Argonaut Peak-NW Arete

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  Argonaut Peak, NW Arête Garrett Wolter and Edward Allison September 3-5, 2016 Eddie Allison and I climbed the NW Arête of Argonaut over Labor Day weekend. We originally planned to climb in the North Cascades but the weather forecast... Read More...

Ten Uses for the ‘Strap’

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  Ten Uses for ‘The Strap’ by Andy Dappen How many outdoor products do you own that deliver ten or more practical field uses? Less than a handful I would wager. Obviously, there’s duct tape. And, of course, there’s Seam... Read More...

Backcountry Pharmacy

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In this suit-happy world, the author of this article preferred not to be identified. He’s had first-aid training and is an experienced climber. He is not a medical professional.  This story and its recommendations are not the final word but the starting... Read More...

Canister Stove Tricks

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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 needling question of how... Read More...

Snake Identification and Snake Myths

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It’s that time of the year again friends. The warm weather brings the critters out of their nesting areas. Be prepared, by studying up on the difference between bullsnakes and rattlesnakes below. by WenOut Staff Lisa Robinson sent us some... Read More...

Trial by Fire

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Trial by Fire by Andy Dappen When my house nearly burned during the wildfires of 2015, crisis taught me a lot about the outdoor products I valued most. As the fire approached, my wife and I grabbed our most important... Read More...

Soap Lake: Paddling the Healing Waters

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Soap Lake: Paddling the Healing Waters by Andy Dappen Note: All the photos in this post were taken along the more scenic, western shoreline of the lake. It’s not on the list of our region’s best paddle trips, but both... Read More...

Paddling Lake Wenatchee

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Paddling Lake Wenatchee by Andy Dappen For most of the summer, Lake Wenatchee would not be a paddler’s first pick for a relaxing outing. The shoreline and the waters of the lake itself bustle with city refugees who come to... Read More...

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