Sun Lakes Dry Falls Loop
Sun Lakes - Dry Falls Loop Hike
by Fred Stanley
In early January minimal snow cover offered excellent hiking east of the Columbia. On bare, dry ground, Lori Contratto, Fred Dunham, and I explored a portion... Read More...
Sun Mountain & Methow Valley Skiing History
Below is an article Charles Hickenbottom wrote about his somewhat recent stay at Sun Mountain Lodge and the surrounding area. Charles is able to link his thoughts of cross country ski trails around Sun Mountain... Read More...
Righting a Wrong
Righting a Wrong
by Andy Dappen
The hour is late. First the uninspiring cloudy weather kept me at home working, ‘You’re not going to see anything,’ the naysaying sightseeing side of me protested. By mid-afte... Read More...
All in a Day’s Play
Reason #437 why I love living in Wenatchee: we can pack more play into the day. We don’t have to sit in traffic or drive for hours to experience the very best of the outdoors. Regardless of the season, unlimite... Read More...
The Big Five (Universal Repair Kit for the Outdoors)
The Big Five of backcountry repairs: high-thread-count duct tape, needle and thread, stainless steel bailing wire, 1/4-ounce tube of Seam Grip, and thin nylon cord.
The Big Five (Universal Repair Kit for the ... Read More...
Living to 100
by Andy Dappen A group of 65- to 75-year olds still climbing peaks on multi-day backpacking trips in Central Washington. Newsweek’s cover story recently focused on the science of healthy living. Most ... Read More...
Wenatchee City-Walk or Run
Running – there’s no quicker way to get outdoors. There’s also no easier, cheaper way to acquire the frequent aerobic exercise a body needs to stay fit. And, around these parts, there’s no need to contend with ... Read More...
The Making of a Skier
by Andy Dappen “Did you ruin it for her?” she asks. “Possibly,” I confess. Photo by Allison Dappen. Heather during happier days (downhill skiing). Will she go back to earning her turns? Maybe... Read More...
Ephrata Community Trails
by Ray Birks and Andy Dappen Attractions: Open shrub steppe riding on good trails that drain well, make this a good place to ride in spring (flowers and greenery), fall (blonde grasses and golden light), a... Read More...
Penstock Pipeline (Old Pipeline Trail)
For starters it’s flat and relatively short. If you’ve got a family along or you’re out of shape, that’s good news. But there’s more going for this hike than the ease factor. In spring, when the Wenatchee R... Read More...