Ski Conditioning
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
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
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...
The Neurological Rewards of Runout
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...
Skin Tips for Climbing Skins
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
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
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
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...
Sun Lakes Dry Falls Loop
Sun Lakes - Dry Falls Loop Hike
by Fred Stanley
In early January minimal snow cover offered excellent hiking east of the Columbia. On bare, dry ground, Lori Contratto, Fred Dunham, and I explored a portion... Read More...
Sun Mountain & Methow Valley Skiing History
Below is an article Charles Hickenbottom wrote about his somewhat recent stay at Sun Mountain Lodge and the surrounding area. Charles is able to link his thoughts of cross country ski trails around Sun Mountain... Read More...