Mud is Our March Madness

Things to know
Note: This article by Susan Ballinger was first published in The Wenatchee World on February 21st, 2014 as a "Culture of Conservation" post within Community Connections. However, muddy trails (especially on nor... Read More...

Battle Scars

Things to know
Hours after abdominal reconstructive surgery, all doped up on pain pills, I took a "selfie." Battle Scars by Sarah Shaffer A few years back I had fairly extensive surgery. Following the birth of our daughte... Read More...

Backcountry Navigation

Gear, Things to know
This was originally posted in December 14, 2011. Backcountry navigation was the topic for a backcountry ski class.  Listed below are the notes from the session. The links in these notes have good explanations o... Read More...

Winter-Human Powered Commute

Things to know
  by Charlie Hickenbottom I got my bicycle out this morning for a short ride to the grocery store, and that was a bit of a celebration for me. I had reluctantly put my bike away in early December, when roads ... Read More...

Eastern Vs. Western Ski Resorts

Guidebook
Story by Allison Dappen This story was originally published on 3/3/2008. East vs. West. Do you want to attend college where ‘skiing’ is a euphemism for accessing fields of ice with single chairs? Two ... Read More...

The Scoop on Poop

Things to know
The Scoop on Poop -- What to do with Waste by Andy Dappen and Matthew Tangeman High-tech, solar-powered luxury latrines - like this one near Longs Peak, Colorado - aren't always so readily available. ... Read More...