Satellitic Salvation by Andy Dappen We’ve all been there… behind schedule on a trip and feeling the anxiety of missing a date, party, or dinner where we ‘re expected. When running late we’ve all worried about a family member who...Read More...
A note from the editor-It may be nearing Winter but we are stoked about this new mapping system of our area. We checked out the maps and really like how routes are broken down by comfort level for biking, and...Read More...
Whitepine Trail by Lori Nitchals and the Wenatchee 55+ Weekday Hiking Group Attractions. This is both a family-friendly and dog-friendly hike through old forests. Not only does the trail provide a shaded and naturally cooled stroll on a hot summer’s...Read More...
This sprawling peak is the highest spot between Wenatchee and Ellensburg. With about 6,000 feet of vertical relief above the Columbia River, it sports awesome views for a peak of its size. For folks from Wenatchee, it’s close enough to...Read More...
The elevation gain of this trail is stiff (4,800 feet), but rewarding views start early in the hike and only get better. The final panorama is one of the best in the area, offering views of the Chiwaukum Mountains, Cashmere Mountain, Icicle Ridge,...Read More...
By John Plotz Despite the quality of its granite and the length of its routes, Snow Creek Wall has a limited season when the climbing is truly great. From June through August, it’s typically way too hot on this wall...Read More...
Leroy—Carne Loop on Ice by Jim Brisbine Seven-Fingered Jack (9100’) North Spectacle Butte (8080’+) October 4-7, 2017 For our annual Golden Larch Trip this year, Doug, Fay, Lisa, Steve, Deb, Brian, and Eileen joined me on the very popular Leroy—Carne...Read More...
Snow Creek Wall is an 800-vertical-foot granite wall near Leavenworth that is Central Washington’s tallest ‘crag’ and offers climbs between six and eight pitches in length. Crag is a bit of misnomer here because the base of the wall is...Read More...
Image Lake Backpack by Jim Brisbine Sitting Bull Mtn (7789’) Plummer Mtn (7870’) September 15-18, 2017 Editors Note-Central Washington residents likely want to plan a slightly different route that intersects Jim Brisbine’s route by starting up the Chiwawa River Road...Read More...
El Sendero Backcountry Film Festival Celebrates 13 years of Snow Less Traveled Wenatchee, WA — The Backcountry Film Festival celebrates its 13th Anniversary with eight unique films aimed to inspire winter adventurers to seek the snow less traveled. The festival...Read More...
