Avalanche ABCs for Snowshoers
Avalanche ABCs for Snowshoers by Tom Janisch
with illustrations from Allen & Mike's Avalanche Book by Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland (Falcon Guides) WHAT IS AN AVALANCHE? A snow avalanche is a mas... Read More...
Chelan-Douglas Land Trust Seeks Community Input
CHELAN-DOUGLAS LAND TRUST SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT
Survey provides opportunity to help shape key initiatives for local land and habitat conservation
The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust is asking the community to help ... Read More...
Mission Ridge Adds a Bonus Day of Operations
Mission Ridge Adds A Bonus Day of Operations Mission Ridge is returning to a 7 day-a-week schedule through the end of February for the first time in 19 years. “It is very exciting to be able to return to a d... Read More...
Sun Mountain & Methow Valley Skiing History
Below is an article Charles Hickenbottom wrote about his somewhat recent stay at Sun Mountain Lodge and the surrounding area. Charles is able to link his thoughts of cross country ski trails around Sun Mountain... Read More...
All in a Day’s Play
Reason #437 why I love living in Wenatchee: we can pack more play into the day. We don’t have to sit in traffic or drive for hours to experience the very best of the outdoors. Regardless of the season, unlimite... Read More...
The Big Five (Universal Repair Kit for the Outdoors)
The Big Five of backcountry repairs: high-thread-count duct tape, needle and thread, stainless steel bailing wire, 1/4-ounce tube of Seam Grip, and thin nylon cord.
The Big Five (Universal Repair Kit for the ... Read More...
Living to 100
by Andy Dappen A group of 65- to 75-year olds still climbing peaks on multi-day backpacking trips in Central Washington. Newsweek’s cover story recently focused on the science of healthy living. Most ... Read More...
Winter Warmth
Winter Warmth
by Andy Dappen and WenOut board members Andy Dappen is the WenOut Board Chair and an all-around outdoor enthusiast. Winter is backcountry skiing time for him. Finally I’m beginning to s... Read More...
A Family Wolf Encounter
A Family Wolf Encounter
by Glade Brosi
Every weekend possible my family heads out into the wild for an adventure. This past weekend, the middle of November, we decided to head up the Icicle River for a hike t... Read More...
73 acres Purchased along Kahler Creek by C.D.L.T.
Chelan Douglas Land Trust purchases 73 acres to protect salmon habitat
land along Kahler Creek near Nason Ridge benefits salmon and trail users
The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) has purchased 73 acres alon... Read More...