Visit to Mordor by Andy Dappen I was keenly anticipating our return to Duncan Ridge. My wife and I had backpacked here with our daughters long ago — before they had the nerve to grow up. Our return to this...Read More...
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...
The trip down stream was pleasant. Some of the party crossed from side to side to get a closer look at things but for the most part we stayed on the west side of the river before Wenatchee and crossed...Read More...
Paddle and Pedal by Andy Dappen Sometimes my brother can be profoundly stupid. Years ago, for example, as we neared the end of a downriver canoe trip, he commented, “We need to invent a canoe that transforms into a bicycle...Read More...
I jumped on the road bike a 3 p.m. a few days ago because the temperature had just jumped over the 100-degree mark. Stupid me was curious about how well my body responded to the stupid hot temperatures of a...Read More...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
