by Sarah Shaffer A note from the author: Although “thankfuls” is not a word, it is a term used by my child at the dinner table and I find it to be fitting. Therefore, it is used often in this article. Please...Read More...
Satellitic Salvation by Andy Dappen We’ve all been there… behind schedule on a trip and feeling the anxiety of missing a date, party, or dinner where we ‘re expected. When running late we’ve all worried about a family member who...Read More...
Whitepine Trail by Lori Nitchals and the Wenatchee 55+ Weekday Hiking Group Attractions. This is both a family-friendly and dog-friendly hike through old forests. Not only does the trail provide a shaded and naturally cooled stroll on a hot summer’s...Read More...
This sprawling peak is the highest spot between Wenatchee and Ellensburg. With about 6,000 feet of vertical relief above the Columbia River, it sports awesome views for a peak of its size. For folks from Wenatchee, it’s close enough to...Read More...
The elevation gain of this trail is stiff (4,800 feet), but rewarding views start early in the hike and only get better. The final panorama is one of the best in the area, offering views of the Chiwaukum Mountains, Cashmere Mountain, Icicle Ridge,...Read More...
By John Plotz Despite the quality of its granite and the length of its routes, Snow Creek Wall has a limited season when the climbing is truly great. From June through August, it’s typically way too hot on this wall...Read More...
Leroy—Carne Loop on Ice by Jim Brisbine Seven-Fingered Jack (9100’) North Spectacle Butte (8080’+) October 4-7, 2017 For our annual Golden Larch Trip this year, Doug, Fay, Lisa, Steve, Deb, Brian, and Eileen joined me on the very popular Leroy—Carne...Read More...
Image Lake Backpack by Jim Brisbine Sitting Bull Mtn (7789’) Plummer Mtn (7870’) September 15-18, 2017 Editors Note-Central Washington residents likely want to plan a slightly different route that intersects Jim Brisbine’s route by starting up the Chiwawa River Road...Read More...
Maps. See our attached map. Skill: 2 (intermediate) Fitness: 2 (intermediate) Jigsaw Wall, Tomato Wall, Riverview Area pdf pictures and route info (this takes awhile to load). Jigsaw Wall. Hard pulling is found on the entablature layer beneath the Tilted Pillars....Read More...
Article by Charlie Hickenbottom. Photos by Jocelyn Flitton. The “School of Rock” met for the third consecutive year recently. The “School..” was born as an opportunity for some of my elementary school teaching partners to try out the sport of...Read More...
