It’s not exactly fun in the moment, but after, you’ll say it was the best time you ever had. This article was written by Amanda Loudin on August 29th, 2021 and was originally published in Outside Magazine. It discusses the...Read More...
Treasures of Trash by Andy Dappen What joy it is for a cheapskate to harvest useful, well-designed treasures right from the trash. Just this weekend I derived as much pleasure by salvaging a plastic jar my wife was trashing as...Read More...
Story by Kristen Ballinger I grew up fifty yards away from a steep, dry, sagebrush and bitterbrush-covered mountain, home to rattlesnakes, coyotes, deer ticks and even a rusting 1950s washing machine. And I loved it. Scrambling or jogging up “the hill”...Read More...
Editors Note: This article was originally published in National Geographic. It is written by Jackie Snow. This article discusses the environmental impacts of climbing chalk and other options for climbing friction. CLICK HERE for this thought provoking read....Read More...
by Sarah Shaffer During this time of the year the wildfires rage on while we go about our daily activities. Some days the wind picks up just enough to clear out the smoke while other days it sits in our...Read More...
Cashmere, Caroline and Cannonballs by Mark Shaffer With snow in the forecast for the high country, I knew that I would have to escape to the mountains very soon if I wanted to have a dry, fair-weather alpine hike. Although...Read More...
Editors Note: This article was originally published on the Adventure Cycling Association website on 7/13/21. This article gives tips on how to make your first bikepacking adventure a bit more comfortable. Written by Lettie Stratton. Click on the link to...Read More...
by Sarah Shaffer Are you a newbie to outdoor activities? Or maybe you were asked to join a backpacking trip but you have never gone backpacking before. Washington State Parks has partnered with Arrive Outdoors which is an online rental...Read More...
Chelan-Douglas Land Trust acquires 2,100-acre reserve Land near Lake Chelan protected for climate resiliency, wetlands and wildlife habitat The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) has acquired over 2,100 acres about 7 miles south of Chelan for permanent conservation. This conservation project...Read More...
Story and Photos By Marie DeJournette In four weeks I will be heading to Longmire, Washington to begin my Wonderland run with Aspire Adventure Running. I will attempt to run and hike 93 miles in three days, around the base...Read More...
