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Stuart (Mt)-Razorback Ridge

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by Tom Janisch Razorbacks are feral hogs that that were introduced to North and South America in the 16th century. Columbus established the precedent when he intentionally released swine in the West Indies during his second voyage in order to... Read More...

Stuart (Mt)-North Ridge (Upper)

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Mt. Stuart – Soloing the North Ridge: by John Plotz If I had to choose one of the most priceless aspects of solo alpine climbing, it would be that I get to eschew the alpine start and sleep in. I’m getting... Read More...

Steamboat Rock

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Summit Post details this trail nicely and includes photographs. Click here to view the post. Adapted from Summitpost.org: Steamboat Rock is an island (or near island with an isthmus) of basalt in Grand Coulee’s Banks Lake. The mesa of rock stands... Read More...

Spider Meadows-Chiwawa East Peak

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Chiwawa’s East Peak (elevation 8,134 feet) is an unassuming little summit, with an appealing alpine-like appearance from Spider Meadow.  What makes the peak interesting is the setting:  it gives the best view of Lyman Basin and the distant peaks, and... Read More...

Spectacle Butte-South Butte

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Summit Post details this trail nicely and includes photographs. Click here to view the post. Adapted from Summitpost.org: Nearest Town: Lake Chelan/Entiat Uses: Mountaineering/Scrambling Skill: 3 Fitness: 3 Access: Exit Alt.US-97 just south of the town of Entiat on the west... Read More...

Snowgrass

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Tom Janisch is fishing for a partner for an Equinox Ski Tour on Friday, the day the experts claim is the first day of spring. I like themed outings and suggest a ski of Snowgrass Mountain, an appropriately named peak... Read More...

Sherpa Peak-West Ridge

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“Three Old Men Scale Sherpa Peak” or “How to Begin My Retirement”  by Charlie Hickenbottom Ira Rushwald, Roger Gervin, and I recently completed an ascent of the West Ridge of Sherpa Peak in the Stuart Range.  At age 59, I... Read More...

Seven-Fingered Jack-South Side

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Photo: The various forms of whitewater. What’s an outdoor person to do–ski or paddle? “Water: First you ski on it, then you paddle in it.” It’s Friday, June 12, and Paul is enticing me to paddle the Chiwawa River. The... Read More...

Saska Peak-South Route

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Summit Post details this trail nicely and includes photographs. Click here to view the post. Adapted from Summitpost.org: Nearest Town: Lake Chelan/Entiat Uses: Mountaineering/Scrambling Skill: 1 Fitness: 2 Access: To get to the trailhead, exit Alt.US-97 just south of the town... Read More...

Valhalla Lake & McCausland

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Photo: On Lake Valhalla Words and Photos by Drew Gaylord Chester Marler recently suggested that Cathy and I join him on a ski tour to Lake Valhalla and then up Mount McCausland.  He said it was a fun tour —... Read More...

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