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Burch Mountain-Beginner Route

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Burch Mountain is adjacent to Wenatchee yet, despite its proximity to the town, it feels a world apart. It offers beautiful views of the Cascades, Columbia River, and Wenatchee River and, in early morning and late afternoon, the sunlit ridges and... Read More...

Chameleon Wall

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Words and photos by Marc Dilley Mark Shaffer and I recently tried out a new climbing sport wall in Tumwater Canyon. The Chameleon Wall is a vertical section of the west side of the popular February Buttress, the first major... Read More...

Waterville Loop

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Editors Note: Depending on the current weather conditions this could be a great workout and pleasant ride. Make sure to bring your layers. ATTRACTIONS. This ride, starting from the eastern side of the Loop Trail, offers a sustained climb up... Read More...

Landscaping with Wildflowers

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Landscaping with Wildflowers by Julia Leach  Growing up in western Washington, colorful wildflower communities seemed to only be found in mountain meadows that you’d have to drive and hike hours to get to.  We’d backpack on Mt. Rainier every August... Read More...

Spider Meadows

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by Sarah Shaffer Spider Meadows had been on my bucket list for too many years. Finally a date opened to tick it off and I texted my friend, Mandy, who agreed to join me. I recommended she bring her big... Read More...

Lion Rock

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by Ray Birks The ride to Lion Rock is a great adventure for intermediate riders or beginner riders that don’t mind some climbing and rocky roads. It delivers staggering views of the Kittitas Valley, the Enchantments, Mt. Stuart, Mt. Rainer... Read More...

Chiwawa River (Lower)

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An unexpected crack in the family schedule springs me free for the afternoon. The Chiwawa River is running at 1,400 cfs (an excellent level), and I find a paddling partner after one phone call. Thirty minutes later as I’m headed... Read More...

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