The Wonderland Trail
Marie at the start of the Wonderland Trail in Longmire Washington.
by Marie DeJournette
Things didn't go as planned. Things didn't even go according to my modified plans. Basically, things were whack! But co... Read More...
Night of the Inferno
Night of the Inferno
by Andy Dappen
Photos by Mike Rolfs and Heather Dappen
The Sleepy Hollow Fire started Sunday afternoon (June 28). Wind propelled the fire east and south toward Wenatchee where it destro... Read More...
Reflections from the PCT: 2,658 Miles of Trail, Triumph and Trials
Reflections from the PCT: 2,658 Miles of Trail, Triumph and Trials
by Hannah Kiser and Chelan Pauly
Editors Note: Although this adventure took place awhile back, it is a nice way to learn some tips and tricks... Read More...
Black Peak & Corteo Peak
Black Peak (8970’) and Corteo Peak (8080’+)
by Jim Brisbine
August 4-7, 2017
For our 15th annual Mid-Summer Climbing Trip I teamed up with Jon, Todd, Eric, and Adam for a bid on Black Peak and Corteo Peak ne... Read More...
Summer’s Last Taste of Whitewater on the Tieton River
Summer's Last Taste of Whitewater on the Tieton River
By Ariahna Jones
When all of the other Cascade rivers have run dry, the Tieton River recharges due to the much anticipated annual dam release at the Rimr... Read More...
Confessions of a Former Snake Murderer
When my husband and I moved over the pass from North Bend to Malaga, I had an established fear of snakes. In my defense, I come from a long line of snake detractors. My grandma kept strategically placed hoes th... Read More...
Bikepacking
by Andy Dappen Single track riding along Tronsen Ridge. Some parts of the ridge are rocky and technical. Still this load-carrying system worked well. Keeping it light is crucial.
“If any one passes us,... Read More...
Where is Horse Lake?
by Shelly Forster In 2006 the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust purchased the Horse Lake Reserve, intending to forever protect the land from development. Visiting the Reserve you can clearly see that the land ... Read More...
Smart Tubing
By Andy Dappen
"Smart" and "tubing" border on being mutually exclusive words— inner tubes were designed to inflate tires, not float rivers. If you want a smart craft, look to rafts, kayaks, canoes, maybe ev... Read More...
How to Carry Five Months of Food on Your Back
This is the fourth installment of Chelan Pauly's and Hannah Kiser's epic 2,660 mile journey to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail.
by Hannah Kiser and Chelan Pauly
How do we carry 5 months’ worth of food on ... Read More...