Guidebook

Esmeralda Peak-North Ridge

September 18, 2018

by Roger Gervin It took more than two weeks, but we finally found a short window of time that provided relatively good air quality. The N. Fork Teanaway Road is in excellent condition and we found at least ... 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...

Knocking Heads with Peshastin Creek

August 3, 2018

Adventure, Guidebook

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...

Spider Meadows

July 30, 2018

Guidebook

by Sarah Shaffer The view from the base of the meadows looking up toward Spider Gap. Picture by Sarah Shaffer. The fun fluff balls of the sub-alpine. Picture by Sarah Shaffer. Spider Meadows had be... Read More...

Ellensburg Round Trip

July 16, 2018

Guidebook

by Ray Birks As tailwinds go, usually if you get a nice one you tend to pay for it later. Most often Karma seems to be in cahoots with Mother Nature, evening things out to keep you humble. But sometimes the sh... Read More...

Lion Rock

July 5, 2018

Guidebook

by Ray Birks The ride to Lion Rock is a great adventure for intermediate riders or beginner riders that don’t mind some climbing and rocky roads. It delivers staggering views of the Kittitas Valley, the Enchan... Read More...

Chiwawa River (Lower)

July 2, 2018

Guidebook

An unexpected crack in the family schedule springs me free for the afternoon. The Chiwawa River is running at 1,400 cfs (an excellent level), and I find a paddling partner after one phone call. Thirty minut... Read More...

Worming through Hyperspace

June 19, 2018

Guidebook, Things to know

Looking up into 'The Pressure Chamber.' By John Plotz There is nothing more aggravating than having an itch you can't scratch. It's usually centered around the middle of your back, dead center between the sc... Read More...

Blue Grade

June 8, 2018

Guidebook

Close to town (only five- to ten-minute drive) with nice views down on the town of Wenatchee, over the Rocky Reach Dam, at Burch Mountain, up the Columbia River. Maps: View our topo map (8.5’x11” portrai... Read More...

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