Attractions: “Mt. Berge is a huge mountain of granite surrounded by chossy, loose peaks. That’s why its east ridge is such a pleasant surprise. The rock is solid and for the most part, clean. On the summit of Berge, one...Read More...
Photo: Panoramic views of the Stuart Range from Axis Peak Rising along the axis of the granitic uplift of the Stuart Massif and the Enchantment Peaks sits Axis Peak. It’s not exactly a name-brand mountain but, on its top, Axis...Read More...
Attractions: The couloir is approximately 1,200 feet long varying in width from 50 feet down to 10 feet. It is mostly 35 degrees with a couple steeper sections of 40 to 45 degrees. In cold weather, after significant freeze/thaw, the...Read More...
Article by Charlie Hickenbottom Three old men became what may be the oldest group to summit Argonaut Peak in recent years. Ranging in age from 58 to 69, Roger Gervin, Rod Yates, and I were ‘brothers in arms’ as coined...Read More...
The Axis of Skiing by John Plotz Ever since I started ski touring around the Eightmile Road corridor, Peak 7550′ has always been in view with its impressive north aspect. Sharp ridges are interspersed with couloirs, most of which end...Read More...
Paul and Muriel Milem took advantage of beautiful October weather and canoed up the Little Wenatchee from Glacier View Campground on Lake Wenatchee. The glassy water and gorgeous fall colors made the paddle an immediate favorite, tempting Paul to write...Read More...
ATTRACTIONS. The Columbia River of Central Washington is neither the wild, nor romantic river we associate with the tales of its history. Its rapids and falls are gone, as are its native people and dense wildlife. Throughout much of the...Read More...
Attractions: This Class V whitewater paddle through Tumwater Canyon above Leavenworth is a challenging run for topnotch paddlers. Be sure to look your best for the tourists who line up along the guardrails to watch the action. Skill: 4 (expert). Fitness: 3...Read More...
John Marshall Photo: Alex Carlson surfing at Happy Wave between Leavenworth and Peshastin. It’s not that old dogs can’t learn new tricks – it’s that old dogs resist learning new tricks. Take me for example. I gave up whitewater kayaking...Read More...
Photo Credit: Thomas O’Keefe Agnes Creek to Lake Chelan Skill: 2 (intermediate) but Advanced if starting above Cascade Rapids. Fitness: 2 (intermediate) Attractions: This paddle offers beautiful views of the North Cascades and the Stehekin Valley. The 312-foot Rainbow Falls...Read More...
