Adventure

Downhill Skiing with Kids

January 14, 2019

Downhill Skiing with Kids by Liz Dunham There is a fabulous you-tube video of a father dressed as a drill seargant waking up his kids with a bugle and forcing them to go downhill skiing. His mantra echoes in ... Read More...

Ross Lake

January 3, 2019

Adventure, Guidebook, Things to know

Editors Note: Although this trip is a bit out of our general region that we cover in our guidebook posts, it is a special spot, an amazing lake and we are dreaming of summertime adventures. We thought this wort... Read More...

Winter in the Enchantments

December 27, 2018

Adventure, Things to know

Winter in the Enchantments Chester Marler's book, East of the Divide, is enjoyable and informative blending of history, natural history, and adventuring all focused on the east side of the Cascades. The follow... Read More...

Fall Scavenger Hunt

October 10, 2018

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

This post was originally written for the Visit Wenatchee blog. Fall is a stunning time of year as the Wenatchee Valley erupts in colorful autumnal awesomeness! A scavenger hunt is a perfect excuse to get out... Read More...

The Seasons of Saddle Rock

October 8, 2018

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

I don't remember the very first time I hiked Saddle Rock. What I do know is that I hiked it very soon after we moved to the Wenatchee area twelve years ago and it quickly became symbolic of my new home. The roc... Read More...

Passage to Juneau

October 2, 2018

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

Passage to Juneau by Andy Dappen Cast of characters for the 1974 trip paddling the Inland Passage. Brother, Alan, second from left. Andy kneeling on right. In June of 1974, my mother drove m... Read More...

Enchanting Substitutes

September 20, 2018

Adventure, What's Happening

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Enchanting Substitutes by Andy Dappen The Enchantment Traverse is one of Washington’s premier hikes. Because it’s hard to get an overnight permit for the 19-mile trek, many people have given up on backpacking... Read More...

River Relaxin’

September 7, 2018

Adventure, Guidebook

It took me twelve years, but I finally experienced the requisite summer activity for this valley: I floated the river. There are a lot of floating options in the Leavenworth area and I have wanted to partak... Read More...

Ladies Rejoice in the Sub-Alpine of Necklace Valley

September 5, 2018

Adventure, Guidebook, Things to know, What's Happening

by Sarah Shaffer The Huckleberry plants getting ready for Autumn at Al Lake. Picture by Sarah Shaffer. There is something to be said about trekking high into the mountains to take in the sub-alpine cou... Read More...

Expedition Behavior: The Finer Points

August 28, 2018

Adventure, Things to know

Written By: Howard Tomb A good expedition team is like a powerful, well-oiled, finely tuned marriage. Members cook meals together, carry burdens together, face challenges together and finally go to bed togethe... Read More...

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