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Whitewater Rafting with Kids

July 20, 2022

Editors Note: Due to Covid19 some of the information in this article may not meet current physical distancing guidelines. Please follow current guidelines given by the Department’s of Health. This article was written prior to the Covid19 pandemic. Whitewater Rafting... Read More...

Enchanting Substitutes

July 15, 2022

Adventure What's Happening

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 the route. Instead, day hiking and trail... Read More...

Everesting Mission

July 13, 2022

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Everesting Mission By Mark Shaffer “Nobody said it was easy. Oh, it’s such a shame for us to part. Nobody said it was easy. No one ever said it would be so hard. I’m going back to the start.” The... Read More...

Whiskered Wisdom

July 8, 2022

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by Andy Dappen Big ears, big nose, big hair, big brain… listen to your four-legged Yoda. Few creatures live as fully or as transparently as a dog. That’s why friends I recently visited in British Columbia recommend that we spend... Read More...

Washington’s Best Climb

July 4, 2022

Adventure Guidebook

Washington’s Best Climb – Does It Belong to Leavenworth or Index? by John Plotz In the words of G. W. Bush, “I have strong opinions, but I don’t always agree with them.”For example, I have always felt that Outer Space... Read More...

Knocking Heads with Peshastin Creek

June 29, 2022

Adventure Guidebook

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 that one,” can be an effective motivator. There’s power in knowing that a goal... 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. This was our family’s second attempt at camping... 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. Watching people rip... Read More...

The Passage

May 25, 2022

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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 mixes beautiful cinematography with... 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 to consider buying. As an... Read More...

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