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Conditions First, Location Next

February 14, 2020

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

Conditions First, Location Next by Andy Dappen Patti Janisch skiing the shady side of the East Ridge. The unexpected snow blanketing Wenatchee over the evening changed everything. The intended route u... Read More...

Skin Tips for Climbing Skins

February 12, 2020

Gear, Things to know

Skin Tips for Climbing Skins by Andy Dappen Following are some questions that inquiring minds have asked me, over the years, about climbing skins for backcountry skiing. Q: Should Nordic skiers, not just... Read More...

An “Epic” Adventure With Some Kids

February 10, 2020

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

An “Epic” Adventure With Some Kids By Andrea Bixby-Brosi Like we had done so many times before, we planned to park at the trailhead and hike the mile and a half to the lake. But because of the snow, the road ... Read More...

Agreement Protects Family Farming & Wildlife Habitat

February 3, 2020

Things to know, What's Happening

The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) and the Keane family have entered into a conservation easement to permanently protect a 6,723-acre family ranch in Douglas County to support farming and prov Male greate... Read More...

Weird weather adventuring and time to fix gear!

January 29, 2020

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

by Sarah Shaffer Is it just me or does this month feel a bit underwhelming? The weather has been less than ideal with the mix of freezing rain, snow, rain and melting snow. Our family tried to build a snowman ... Read More...

The Athletic Life-How to Have Fun with Tom Potter

January 27, 2020

Adventure, Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: Tom is someone we have heard a lot about from local athletes. A charismatic, inspiring outdoor adventurer. Hot yoga doer, winter kayaker (along with other seasons), air seeking mountain biker.... Read More...

Bikepacking Marlin 2.0

January 22, 2020

Adventure, Gear, Things to know

By Ray Birks This is part two of the story on beginning bikepacking. Part one can be found here. In this section, I had a captive audience with Marlin Peterson as we drove east to Spokane. I had some script... Read More...

Quick Sticks

January 20, 2020

Things to know

Most of the essential tools and supplies: iron, copper-bristled base brush, ski clamp, plastic scraper, wax, and file (for sharpening the scraper and ski edges). Note: Old irons like the one in this picture a... Read More...

Avalanche ABCs for Snowshoers

January 15, 2020

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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

January 10, 2020

Things to know, What's Happening

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...

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