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...Read More...
by Andy Dappen My brother lives in the other Washington (the one back east that in the past was being pounded by many a snow storm). Because he’s coming to visit, I’ve been telling him how good the skiing has...Read More...
A Ski for All Snowshoers by Andy Dappen Sitzmark Ski Area, Washington. It was a world-record gathering of ‘Hoksters’ with over 75 people either bringing their own Hoks or wanting to test the ‘demo’ Hoks brought to the event by...Read More...
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...
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 topsheets of their skis, and let...Read More...
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 you. Inconceivable? It happened for...Read More...
Editors Note: Although this trip is a bit out of our general region that we cover in our guidebook posts, it is a special spot, an amazing lake and we are dreaming of summertime adventures. We thought this worthy of...Read More...
by Molly Steere Eight weeks ago, I ruptured my plantar fascia (the flat band of tissue, or ligament, which runs from the back of the heel and fans out to the toes). I had plantar fasciitis and decided to go...Read More...
Editors Note: The North Cascades Institute and Theodore Hoss present a new video series to educate people of all ages on forest ecology and a few important species of the North Cascades. We have enjoyed these videos so much we...Read More...
Below is an article Charles Hickenbottom wrote about his stay at Sun Mountain Lodge and the surrounding area. Charles is able to link his thoughts of cross country ski trails around Sun Mountain and the Methow Valley during a season...Read More...
