The Case for Quilts
The Case for Quilts
by Andy Dappen
There are a few things that I do really well –I can eat and breathe with the best. But when life gets complicated, say when it’s time to get some sleep, I’m conspicuously in... Read More...
Wenatchee to Sweden
Wenatchee to Sweden
by Mark Shaffer
I have always had an affection for mnemonics. When I need to memorize facts or lists, I will spend great lengths of time arranging the data in such a way so that they form ... Read More...
Ellensburg Round Trip
by Ray Birks
As tailwinds go, usually if you get a nice one you tend to pay for it later. Most often Karma seems to be in cahoots with Mother Nature, evening things out to keep you humble. But sometimes the sh... Read More...
Slithering Fauna
Written by Timothy Hohn, pictures provided by Ian Garrison
“Snake!” someone suddenly cries. There’s a momentary paralysis among all who are nearby, now alert to a perceived danger. In the next few seconds, an ... Read More...
Confessions of a Former Snake Murderer
When my husband and I moved over the pass from North Bend to Malaga, I had an established fear of snakes. In my defense, I come from a long line of snake detractors. My grandma kept strategically placed hoes th... Read More...
Bikepacking
by Andy Dappen Single track riding along Tronsen Ridge. Some parts of the ridge are rocky and technical. Still this load-carrying system worked well. Keeping it light is crucial.
“If any one passes us,... Read More...
Smart Tubing
By Andy Dappen
"Smart" and "tubing" border on being mutually exclusive words— inner tubes were designed to inflate tires, not float rivers. If you want a smart craft, look to rafts, kayaks, canoes, maybe ev... Read More...
How to Carry Five Months of Food on Your Back
This is the fourth installment of Chelan Pauly's and Hannah Kiser's epic 2,660 mile journey to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail.
by Hannah Kiser and Chelan Pauly
How do we carry 5 months’ worth of food on ... Read More...
Five Reasons to SUP
Five Reasons to SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard)
by Sarah Shaffer
We recently bought a SUP and have been enjoying it during these hot summer days. Here are five reasons I recommend owning one.
1.We bought a blow u... Read More...
Love of Lakes
Written By: Andy and Allison Dappen
Most of us know recreationalists who are both crazy and quirky about lists. They may be mountaineers ticking off the 100 highest peaks in Washington State or striving to rea... Read More...