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...

The Squat

Things to know
by WenOut Staff Sports of all kinds require a base level of fitness to perform well. With the extremely wide range of sports to play in the Wenatchee Valley, it is best to keep your training broad, general, an... Read More...

Backcountry Pharmacy

Things to know
In this suit-happy world, the author of this article preferred not to be identified. He's had first-aid training and is an experienced climber. He is not a medical professional.  This story and its recommendat... Read More...

Sports Nutrition Made Simple

Things to know
by Andy Dappen Awhile back I listened to Maureen Boswell, a registered dietician and a health-fitness instructor, talk to Wenatchee High School athletes about sports nutrition. Maureen has written articles for... Read More...

Lessons of the Nearly Disabled

Adventure
  Lessons of the Nearly Disabled             by Andy Dappen It was DAD (Dawn and Dusk) Patrol Wednesday. Matt Dahlgreen and I had embarked on one of those trips our wives envision as a picture of Hell... Read More...

Adjusting to Injury

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by Molly Steere Eight weeks ago, I ruptured my plantar fascia (the flat band of tissue, or ligament, which runs from the back of the heel and fans out to the toes). I had plantar fasciitis and decided to go to... Read More...

First-Aid Lite

Gear, Things to know
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First-Aid Lite by Andy Dappen (fact checked by retired Dr. Mark Shipman) When trying to rid your pack of unnecessary pounds, the normal first-aid kit is worth putting under the microscope. With some scrutiny ... Read More...