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Cashmere Mountain Circumnavigation

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Words and pictures by John Plotz On Sunday Feb 17, Tom Janisch, Kyle Flick and I enjoyed a sun-baked circumnavigation of Mt. Cashmere inspired, in part, by Lowell Skoog’s presentation (given a week ago in Wenatchee) of skiing the Cascade... Read More...

Snowgrass Mountain & Lake Margaret

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Snowgrass Mountain provides an uninterrupted and unparalleled panorama of Washington’s mountain ranges in every direction. There is also great trout fishing in Lake Margaret and a scramble to high peaks and great views. Maps: USGS Chiwaukum Mountains and Jack Ridge.... Read More...

Cannon Mountain Couloir

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Photo: Cannon Mountain Couloir as seen from the bottom of the Eightmile Road. Dreams and Dread – The Cannon Mountain Couloir by Andy DappenIt’s been on Jamie’s hit list for eons. In fact, every time he’s driven or skied the... Read More...

Sage Hills-Complete Trail System

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The Good. Sage Hills or Saddle Rock? Which of these parcels of undeveloped hills flanking Wenatchee to the west offer the best hikes, mountain bike rides, and trail runs? It’s a contentious debate, but my money is on the Sage... Read More...

Cannon Mountain-NW Face

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Photo Right: The Northwest Face of Cannon Mtn with Plotz’s ski line noted.  Words and photos by John Plotz I’m a visual learner so I’m partial to the cliché that a picture is worth a 1,000 words.  People can tell me... Read More...

Big Jim Mnt by Hatchery Creek

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Photo: Big Jim Mountain — a peak that once sported a full head of glaciers is looking bald now.  by Tom Janisch Big Jim Mountain off Icicle Ridge once harbored three glaciers, each flowing into Tumwater Canyon. Furthermore, the peak is visible... Read More...

Alpine Lookout (Nason Ridge)

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  May Day Weekend — this year’s absence of a low snowpack in the Cascades limits the ski touring options around Central Washington. After studying maps, tossing out tours that are too low, and eliminating objectives we’ve skied too often,... Read More...

Rock Mountain

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In addition to being a great wildflower hike in the spring, this uncrowded trail also offers a steep climb and a good workout. Maps: View our topo map below for more information. Note: use ‘Print Preview’ before printing to properly scale... Read More...

Pyramid & Squaretop Mountains

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Trip Participants (left to right): Michael Colpitts, Chester Marler, Ann Fink Marler, and Lloyd Berry Chelan Mountains Adventure Article and photos by Earl Tilly A long awaited high county adventure finally happened. Ever since I read Chester Marler’s book, East of the... Read More...

Purple Creek to Purple Pass

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Excellent views of Lake Chelan and the surrounding area. Maps: View our topo map below for more information. Note: use ‘Print Preview’ before printing to properly scale this map to a full sheet of paper. Activity: Hiking Nearest Town: Stehekin... Read More...

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