The Neurological Rewards of Runout

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 The Neurological Rewards of Runout by Mark Shaffer As your legs start to shake and your forearms ache, you glance nervously at your last piece of protection that is uncomfortably far below you. You analyze your potential fall and desperately... Read More...

Worming through Hyperspace

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By John Plotz There is nothing more aggravating than having an itch you can’t scratch. It’s usually centered around the middle of your back, dead center between the scapulae where it’s impossible to reach unless you’re a yogi contortionist who... Read More...

The Passage

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The Passage A Story of Growing Up, Growing Old and the Wild Places That Define Us.  Editors Note: This 25-minute film focuses on our Board Chair, Andy Dappen, his brother, and his two nephews. This video mixes beautiful cinematography with... Read More...

Devil’s Gulch/Mission Ridge Figure Eight

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Devil’s Gulch/Mission Ridge Figure Eight By Ray Birks This report is part of a series, written for Wenatchee Outdoors, to document some of the classic mountain bike rides within an hour’s drive of the Wenatchee Valley. They consist of more... Read More...

Living to 100

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by Andy Dappen  Newsweek’s cover story recently focused on the science of healthy living. Most of the story focused on the physical side of the formula – i.e., what empirical data seems to say about what different age groups need... Read More...

Rattlesnake Encounters-Central Washington

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Rattlesnake Encounters – Central Washington  These tips will help keep both you and the rattlers safe if you cross paths. Outdoor temperatures are starting to make us sweat, which means it’s time for cold-blooded creatures to seek out sunny patches near,... Read More...

Desmarais Twins: Gear Recommendations

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Andy Dappen asked the Desmarais twins if they would list what they carry on trail runs. The duo also enjoys picking the brains of other hardcore athletes and included a list of all-star trail-running products to consider buying. As an... Read More...

Number 2 Canyon Big Loop

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by Ray Birks This report is part of a series, written for Wenatchee Outdoors, to document some of the classic mountain bike rides within an hour’s drive of the Wenatchee Valley. They consist of more than just details on one... Read More...

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