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Horseshoe Lake

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By Chester Marler What does a 64-year-old hardcore outdoor enthusiast do for a birthday celebration? Canoeing on the Wenatchee or Columbia might do. So might a foothills hike just above town.  But if you love backcountry skiing, it would be hard... Read More...

Ribbon Mesa

Guidebook
Charlie Hickenbottom sent us an interesting suite of hikes to the Ribbon Mesa area near Entiat and accessed directly from Highway 97. He compiled the hikes, parking information, and different walks into a very complete PDF RibbonScrambles-Hickenbottom which you can... Read More...

Dirtyface Peak

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This hike provides varying terrain and wildflowers to distract the hiker from 96 switchbacks and over 4,000 feet of elevation. The reward: spectacular views of Lake Wenatchee, the White and Little Wenatchee rivers, the North Cascades, and Glacier Peak. Maps:... Read More...

Scottish Lakes High Camp

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Scottish Lakes High Camp by Elizabeth Dunham It was early October and I had made arrangements for a weekend away with my husband. My mother was going to watch our daughter and we were hoping to go backpacking. However, the... Read More...

The Long Trail

Adventure
Although this story is about a location out of our region, it still holds the true character of long distance treks. Whether near or far.-WenOut Staff The Long Trail by Cedric C. Keith February, 2017 As I remember it, I was... Read More...

Stehekin Mtn Bike Rides

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Mountain bikes or cross bikes are among the best ways to get around if you’ll be visiting and staying in Stehekin. From the ferry landing at the end of Lake Chelan, there are about 15 miles of road taking you up... Read More...

Duncan Ridge to Duncan Hill

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A ridge outing that starts high and stays high. The trail follows a high forested ridge until about 6700 feet and then breaks out into open country with fabulous views of the Entiat River Valley, Seven Finger Jack, Mt. Maude, Mt.... Read More...

Mad River (Upper) to Mad Lake

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Attractions: Great views and a beautiful (albeit a popular and well utilized) alpine lake at the top of the trail. Many difficult but navigable climbs that reward with outstanding views of Lake Wenatchee and the Cascades. There are many spurs... Read More...

Red-Devil Loop

Guidebook
While we watched our daughter’s play soccer, John was grilling me about a mountain-biking circuit in the Devils Gulch environs.  “I’ve heard it’s one of the best rides in the area, so why doesn’t the website have a guidebook entry for... Read More...

Heather Lake Hike

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Mark Shaffer swimming in Heather Lake. Heather Lake Hike – Where Has All the Heather Gone? by Sarah Shaffer Attraction. Heather Lake seems like a misnomer because you’re going to be seriously challenged to find heather growing along the edge... Read More...

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