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Desmarais Twins: Gear Recommendations

May 13, 2022

Andy Dappen asked the Desmarais twins if they would list what they carry on trail runs. The duo also enjoys picking the brains of other hardcore athletes and included a list of all-star trail-running products t... Read More...

Teaching Others to Succeed at Skiing

January 3, 2022

Things to know

Article written by Les Eddy Les demonstrating the Wedelen "Shortswing" turn. All black and white photos used in this article were taken in the 1950s-1960s at White Pass by Ken Whitmire. Beginnings In... Read More...

Embracing the Cold-Fall Cycling

October 18, 2021

Things to know

Embracing the Cold- Fall Cycling by Kathleen Hannah Cycling in Central Washington is a wonderful form of transportation and exercise during the warm months, but how do you stay motivated to keep riding dur... Read More...

Ski Conditioning

January 15, 2021

Things to know

Although this article is on the older side, this exercise program for ski conditioning still is pertinent. If you haven't started skiing yet this season, get going and follow the workout below to get in shape f... Read More...

Sagebrush of the Foothills

June 12, 2020

Things to know

Photo: Big sagebrush (Artemesia tridentata) on left and right intermixed with shrub-steppe flowers. Story by Grace Peven I used to believe only the brave and foolish ventured into the Foothills after a th... Read More...

Mountain Biking-Tips for Better Riding

June 1, 2020

Things to know

Mountain Biking-Tips for Better Ridingby Matthew Tangeman Whether you’ve mountain biked since the days of the first Specialized Hard Rock or are just beginning to venture off the asphalt, it’s safe to say that... Read More...

Skin Tips for Climbing Skins

February 12, 2020

Gear, Things to know

Skin Tips for Climbing Skins by Andy Dappen Following are some questions that inquiring minds have asked me, over the years, about climbing skins for backcountry skiing. Q: Should Nordic skiers, not just... Read More...

Quick Sticks

January 20, 2020

Things to know

Most of the essential tools and supplies: iron, copper-bristled base brush, ski clamp, plastic scraper, wax, and file (for sharpening the scraper and ski edges). Note: Old irons like the one in this picture a... Read More...

Avalanche ABCs for Snowshoers

January 15, 2020

Things to know

Avalanche ABCs for Snowshoers by Tom Janisch with illustrations from Allen & Mike's Avalanche Book by Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland (Falcon Guides) WHAT IS AN AVALANCHE? A snow avalanche is a mas... Read More...

A Ski for All Snowshoers

January 1, 2020

Adventure, Gear, Things to know

A Ski for All Snowshoers by Andy Dappen Sitzmark Ski Area, Washington. It was a world-record gathering of ‘Hoksters’ with over 75 people either bringing their own Hoks or wanting to test the ‘demo’ Hoks bro... Read More...

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