Editors Note: Through the grapevine we had heard that Pete runs all over the place, up high mountain peaks (that we have hiked and they are steep) and that he can run for hours. So we wanted to learn more...Read More...
Editors Note: Jess Campbell is a Leavenworth rock climber who we have seen here and there working at Riverfront Rock Gym and volunteering at a Firefighting station in Wenatchee. We heard she was an amazing rock climber who was in...Read More...
Chelan County has no waterways qualifying for the federal designation of being a “Wild and Scenic” river. Our closest contestant may be the White River, flowing 33 miles from the eastern boundary of the Glacier Peak Wilderness into Lake Wenatchee....Read More...
Lake Creek Loop by Ray Birks The Lake Creek loop is a classic Pacific Northwest ascent to descent. After slogging up a long forest service road you’re rewarded with amazing views of the Entiat River Valley and Lake Chelan and...Read More...
Wenatchee River Road – Mountain Biking and Camping by Rob Mullins The Wenatchee River Road north from Highway 2 at Chiwaukum Creek traverses an area of the Wenatchee National Forest that has become more pristine since it was closed to...Read More...
Gunsight Peak (8198’) & Sinister Peak (8440’+) June 29 – July 4, 2017 by Jim Brisbine Over the long Independence Day weekend, Kevin K. and George W. joined Eileen and me on a six-day climbing adventure into the Glacier Peak...Read More...
Mt Hull Climbing Guide (copyright 2012, James Moore; 509-486-1429, applewood@hotmail.com) The SW face of Mt Hull is a huge area with many distinct cliffs and potential for thousands of routes. Most of these cliffs are on public lands (BLM and...Read More...
A note from the editor: We have continued to hear in 2020 about the huge amount of human poo being found on the public lands around Leavenworth. Let’s all take time to dig a cat hole or use a toilet...Read More...
Charlie Hickenbottom recently did a hike to Big Goat Mountain near Manson, WA. The trail was less crowded than many other trails during this pandemic time. So if you are looking for some quieter country with expansive views this may...Read More...
by Stefan Mitrovich Friday March 23, 2012 Finally, some sunshine in the upper valley. A bit chilly but the conditions looked good to get the first flight of the year off of Icicle Ridge above Leavenworth. The 45 minute hike...Read More...
