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Hay-Nahahum Divide

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Hay-Nahahum Divide by Matthew Tangeman In the checkerboard of private and public lands that lace the canyons north of Cashmere, finding a measurable hike without trespassing can be tricky. Fortunately, the trail to the Nahahum-Hay Divide accomplishes that task, allowing... Read More...

Satellitic Salvation

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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

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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...

Mission Peak

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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...

Fourth of July Creek

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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...

School of Rock 3

Adventure
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...

School of Rock

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  Beginnings Charlie Hickenbottom, a third-grade teacher at Lewis and Clark Elementary School, has been pegged by his fellow teachers as a man who “teaches when he isn’t climbing.” Early in the spring of 2008 Charlie told his colleague, Tracie... Read More...

Larch Lakes-Pomas Pass Loop

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by Sarah Shaffer A trip whose attractions offer a little bit of everything: lakes, passes, forests, rivers, and great views. As of August of 2017 many areas along this trail have been burned by fire, this includes a bridge crossing over... Read More...

Bouldering Comp at Riverfront Rock Gym

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The Summer Send Off Bouldering Competition will be held on August 12th at Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee. Participants can Pre-Register at www.riverfrontrockgym.com, call at 509-888-2427 or visit the front desk. Competition schedule: 7am-9am Day of Registration 9am-12pm Heat 1... Read More...

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