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...
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 – 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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 blotted with intestinal treasures....Read More...
