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October Slopes

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October Slopes by Andy Dappen Several October hikes around North Central Washington have revealed the truth: Washington is no longer the Evergreen State. Just how far our lands have strayed from a purity of green becomes apparent after the equinox... Read More...

Lessons of Aasgard 2

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Lessons of Aasgard 2 by Andy Dappen Unforeseen problems often beget unexpected solutions. My blizzard-induced blindness spikes my anxieties about getting down safely, but Jan quickly recognizes she can’t take a backseat role in this descent. She recognizes she must... Read More...

East vs. West-Fall Colors

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When it comes to fall colors, the Northeast is considered the country’s Holy Grail. I just returned from those far-off forests on a trip that took me across northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, southern Ontario and Quebec, Vermont, and New Hampshire.... Read More...

From Road to Dirt

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From Road to Dirt – Making the Transition to Trail Running by Adam Vognild I was recently asked when I first started trail running. It made me pause and think back to what nudged me from pavement to dirt. I... Read More...

The Wonderland Trail

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by Marie DeJournette Things didn’t go as planned. Things didn’t even go according to my modified plans. Basically, things were whack! But considering that I missed out on a substantial block of training due to work, had to maneuver around... Read More...

Slithering Fauna

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Written by Timothy Hohn, pictures provided by Ian Garrison “Snake!” someone suddenly cries. There’s a momentary paralysis among all who are nearby, now alert to a perceived danger. In the next few seconds, an escape reaction takes over that may... Read More...

Superhero Tape

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Superhero Tape by Andy Dappen Duct tape has dozens of uses to fix or fortify equipment in the field.  And yet there are times when you need something better – a duct tape with super powers. Enter Tenacious Tape, the... Read More...

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