October Slopes
October Slopes
by Andy Dappen Golden lit larches.
Several October hikes around North Central Washington have revealed the truth: Washington is no longer the Evergreen State. Just how far our lands have ... Read More...
Eightmile Lake
A fun, intermediate hike suitable for families with older children. The trail climbs to a pretty lake nestled at the base of impressive peaks in the Alpine Wilderness. The lake is great for swimming and fishing... Read More...
Prusik Peak-West Ridge
Above is a video that Mark and Sarah Shaffer made on the West Ridge route of Prusik Peak, which is located in the Enchantments right outside of Leavenworth. Videos are good to watch for descriptions and tips ... Read More...
Dirtyface Peak
Dirty Face PeakAnnette Shimy on summit This hike provides varying terrain and wildflowers to distract the hiker from 96 switchbacks and over 4,000 feet of elevation. The reward: spectacular views of Lake We... Read More...
Scottish Lakes High Camp
Scottish Lakes High Camp
by Elizabeth Dunham It was early October and I had made arrangements for a weekend away with my husband. My mother was going to watch our daughter and we were hoping to go backp... Read More...
Lake Augusta & Big Jim Mountain
Jim Brisbine has been climbing Washington peaks for 40+ years, documenting hundreds of summits and thousands of trail miles in words and pictures. Jim recently went on a three-day backpacking trip with Eileen t... Read More...
October Gold & Our Local Larch
Editor's note: This article, written by Susan Ballinger, originally ran in The Wenatchee World. Susan teaches a 12-week Wenatchee Naturalist course every fall at Wenatchee Valley College. Western larch, a ... Read More...
Enchantments Larch Patrol
Enchantment Lakes Larch Thru-Hike
by Cathy Gaylord
One of the great things about living in this area is all the choices we have for outdoor recreation. Among the many activities we could choose from on a rec... Read More...
Leroy-Carne Loop on Ice
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 Eile... Read More...
Larch Lakes-Pomas Pass Loop
Larch Lake from camp.
by Sarah Shaffer
A trip whose attractions offer a little bit of everything: lakes, passes, forests, rivers, and great views. As of Larch Lake from our campsite. The reflections were phe... Read More...