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Buck Mountain Ride

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by Matthew Tangeman Ask just about any Methow Valley local what their go-to mountain bike ride is, and there is a fair chance they’ll respond, “Buck Mountain.” A balanced mixture of Forest Service Roads, jeep roads, and fantastic singletrack, Buck... Read More...

The Golden Stairway….to the Golden Fleece

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by Matthew Tangeman Far from any place anyone might even consider a place, ‘The Golden Stairway,’ is an old, lonely sheep driveway (trail) nestled in the backwoods of Conconully. While ‘sheep driveway’ may not sound like the most appealing place... Read More...

Keystone Point

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Roger Gervin is quite the explorer and has authorized us to use his outing information on our website. Attached is a link to a trip Roger recently did to Keystone Point. This could be done as a hike, trail run or... Read More...

Byrd Point

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Roger Gervin is quite the explorer and has authorized us to use his outing information on our website. Attached is a link to a trip Roger recently did to Byrd Point. This could be done as a hike, trail run or... Read More...

Iron Goat Trail-A Hike for All Ages

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By Mike Lawson The Iron Goat Trail near Stevens Pass is not your ordinary hike. It’s an adventure into the past, where one can enjoy the beauty of nature, and learn about the history of the railway crossing over Stevens... Read More...

Cathedral Lakes Pilgrimage

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Cathedral Lakes Pilgrimage by Andy Dappen Forty two miles is a long way for a weekend warrior to walk. Your body sweats; then stinks. Your feet steam; then blister. Your legs go spastic; then cramp. Your back tightens, then knots.... Read More...

Cannon Mountain-Hel Basin

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by Andy Dappen A week ago, with the vernal equinox bearing down upon us, Tom Janisch and I searched for an appropriate destination to celebrate the day. Where better to sample some heat, we decided, than to ski Cannon Mountain... Read More...

The Four Faces of Twin Peaks

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The Four Faces of Twin Peaks – Winter Explorations by Andy Dappen Low snow came early and stayed late. For local backcountry skiers and snowshoers this poses a question: Why travel massive distances — like all the way to Blewett Pass... Read More...

JimBo’s Arrowhead Traverse

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JimBo’s Arrowhead Traverse (Ski touring between the Stevens Pass Nordic Center and the Whitepine Road) Story by Andy Dappen. Photos by AD and Coron Polley. Arrowheads are funny. Sometimes they are right there at your feet looking you in the... Read More...

Methow Trails-Rendezvous

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Rendezvous Trails Trailhead Text by Peter Bauer. Photos by Gordon Congdon Rendezvous Trails begin at the Cub Creek Trailhead. To get there, leave Highway 20 just west of downtown Winthrop on the West Chewuch Road. Follow this north for about... Read More...

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