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Confessions of a Former Snake Murderer

September 2, 2022
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When my husband and I moved over the pass from North Bend to Malaga, I had an established fear of snakes. In my defense, I come from a long line of snake detractors. My grandma kept strategically placed hoes th... Read More...

Growing Older and Tearing Tendons

August 1, 2022
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by Sarah Shaffer Sarah and Mark Shaffer took a "selfie" while doing an all day bike adventure while Mark's medial meniscus was healing. This year has brought many fun adventures. I have been fortunate ... Read More...

Trouble on Mount Stuart

July 27, 2022
Adventure, What's Happening
Story and photos by John Plotz Car-to-car suffer fests in which you pack several days of activity into one stupidly long push (like climbing the Complete North Ridge of Mount Stuart in a day) only wo... Read More...

Dream Homes for Outdoor Folks

July 18, 2022
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by Molly Steere  What every outdoorsman needs--a place to store everything. It might as well keep your climbing technique honed, too. When buying new gear, from skis and kayaks to tents and clothing, t... Read More...

The Neurological Rewards of Runout

June 3, 2022
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 The Neurological Rewards of Runout by Mark Shaffer Mark Shaffer getting ready to clip the next bolt on a stiff route. As your legs start to shake and your forearms ache, you glance nervously at you... Read More...

Worming through Hyperspace

May 30, 2022
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Looking up into 'The Pressure Chamber.' 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 sc... Read More...

The Athletic Life-Sisterhood of the Rope with Katy Pfannenstein

April 11, 2022
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Editors Note: Katy has been an inspiration for our team at Wenatchee Outdoors for awhile now. Her upbeat attitude, zest for life and multi-sport passions had us curious to know more about her. Read below to get... Read More...

The Reluctant Birder

April 1, 2022
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The Reluctant Birder by Molly Steere This article was originally posted on the Visit Wenatchee Valley blog. I have fostered an irrational fear of birds for the majority of my life. Maybe it's because I saw... Read More...

Twelve Climbers, Twelve Stories

December 3, 2021
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Twelve Climbers, Twelve Stories by Andy Dappen Once it was my driving outdoor passion. I liked to hike, bike, kayak, and ski, but I lived to climb. Over time family, profession, and other outdoor interests fi... Read More...

Speed on Snow Creek

October 13, 2021
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Speed on Snow Creek by Jacob Leonard A friend of mine (John Plotz) did Outer Space after work one day with another friend (Vern Nelson), completing RPM (RPM is the name of the route) and Outerspace (also the ... Read More...
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