Adventure

Knocking Heads with Peshastin Creek

June 29, 2022

A peaceful but pretty piece of Peshastin Creek. by Andy Dappen Sometimes when fear, self doubt, or laziness undermines your desire to tackle a trip on your bucket list, the simple ability to say, "I've done ... Read More...

Double Crossed

June 20, 2022

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

by Ray Birks All bike images provided by Matt the XWA rider. “My bike just got stolen from Fred Meyers.” That Facebook message surprisingly extended a short-lived friendship that was forged out ... Read More...

Glamping Shaffer Style

June 15, 2022

Adventure, Gear, Things to know

Glamping Shaffer Style by Sarah Shaffer Glamping is the activity of camping with some of the comforts and luxuries of home. It derives from the words "glamourous" and "camping", as said by Dictionary.com. ... Read More...

KiteDreams and KiteMares

May 27, 2022

Adventure, Gear, Things to know

Story and photos by Kim Anderson The sport of kitesurfing is showing up in the Northwest on every body of water that has a consistent amount of wind and has become especially popular in Hood River. Wat... Read More...

The Passage

May 25, 2022

Adventure, Things to know

The Passage A Story of Growing Up, Growing Old and the Wild Places That Define Us. Editors Note: This 25-minute film focuses on our Board Chair, Andy Dappen, his brother, and his two nephews. This video mixe... Read More...

Desmarais Twins: Gear Recommendations

May 13, 2022

Adventure, Gear

Andy Dappen asked the Desmarais twins if they would list what they carry on trail runs. The duo also enjoys picking the brains of other hardcore athletes and included a list of all-star trail-running products t... Read More...

Quinn Brett & The Tour Divide

May 9, 2022

Adventure, Things to know

Editors Note: Quinn Brett & The Tour Divide is an inspiring short film on the challenges of life for someone who is physically unable to use her legs and decides to take on The Tour Divide by bike. This is ... Read More...

Crazy Robin & the Gun

May 6, 2022

Adventure, Things to know

by Andy Dappen It is difficult believing one crazed bird could vacate its bowels with such vulgarity and regularity that each square foot of the porch and every square inch of the window sills have been blotte... Read More...

Everything is Beautiful

May 4, 2022

Adventure, Things to know

Everything is Beautiful With metal pedals churning I aim my treaded tire up the silvery trail of frost below. Coils of wet smoke swirl from my flared nostrils fogging the sunglasses that sit above them.... Read More...

Climbing and Brownies

March 21, 2022

Adventure

Sarah setting up a route by lead climbing. Kate Bonnett belaying. Climbing and Brownies by Sarah Shaffer It has been a solid year since I last went rock climbing. A part of me wonders, if I... Read More...

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