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Sun Mountain & Methow Valley Skiing History

March 20, 2019

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...

Teaching Others to Succeed at Skiing

March 18, 2019

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Article written by Les Eddy Les demonstrating the Wedelen "Shortswing" turn. All black and white photos used in this article were taken in the 1950s-1960s at White Pass by Ken Whitmire. Beginnings In... Read More...

A Tale of Trade-Offs

March 15, 2019

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

by Sarah Shaffer Photo by Mandy McLaren. In orange is Liz and in dark colors is Sarah, heading uphill. Photo by Sarah Shaffer. It was a day for celebration, at least for me it was. It was my 35th b... Read More...

A Friday Andy’s Not Working…and Maybe You Shouldn’t Either

March 13, 2019

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

Story and Photos By Andy Dappen Mike Rolfs enjoys his day away from work by flying over the snow at Mission Ridge. “I’m taking the day off because of you,” Mike Rolfs told me when WenatcheeOu... Read More...

New Chairlift Coming to Mission Ridge!

March 11, 2019

Things to know, What's Happening

Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort announced that it plans to replace it’s Chair 2 (The Liberator) prior to the start of the 2019-2020 season pending approval from the U.S. Forest Service and Washington Dep... Read More...

Nonprofit Agency Highlight-Join the Rebolt!

March 8, 2019

Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: Calling all Washington State rock climbers! This is a project worth paying attention to for your safety and for the safety of other climbers in Washington State. All information in this article al... Read More...

Backcountry Skiing Tip

March 6, 2019

Gear, Things to know

Backcountry Skiing Tip by Andy Dappen Backcountry skiers spend hundreds of dollars shaving ounces of weight from their skis, boots, and bindings ...and then they walk uphill, collect a lot of snow on the tops... Read More...

Sliking: The Secret to Feeling Eight Again

March 4, 2019

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By Carolyn Grow Dailey at SkinnyWalletFatLife Imagine the joy of feeling eight-years old again -- how liberating, exhilarating, and fun it would be to escape for a day and find that kid locked deep inside y... Read More...

Hot Summer Predicted

February 28, 2019

Things to know

Editors Note: If all this snow we have been having in the Wenatchee Valley has you assuming we are safe from wildfires this coming summer, think again. ... Read More...

Jumpen Jack Fox

February 27, 2019

Things to know

Jumpen Jack Fox This video was circulating several years ago. Even if you saw it then, it’s worth rewatching. And if this is the first time around for you, enjoy. Interesting and amazing. ... Read More...

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