Entiat River Road
ATTRACTIONS. You’ll travel up a beautiful mountain valley alongside the Entiat River with rock cliffs and deep woods on either side. The area feels remote -- except for the occasional snowmobile that will pass ... Read More...
Avalanche ABCs for Snowshoers
Avalanche ABCs for Snowshoers by Tom Janisch
with illustrations from Allen & Mike's Avalanche Book by Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland (Falcon Guides) WHAT IS AN AVALANCHE? A snow avalanche is a mas... Read More...
Van Creek to Sugarloaf
ATTRACTIONS. Nordic/cross-country skiers who choose to undertake this route near Leavenworth on snowed-over, groomed roads will do so because they love climbing. And because they love the fruits of climbing, wh... Read More...
Sun Lakes Dry Falls Loop
Sun Lakes - Dry Falls Loop Hike
by Fred Stanley
In early January minimal snow cover offered excellent hiking east of the Columbia. On bare, dry ground, Lori Contratto, Fred Dunham, and I explored a portion... Read More...
Sun Mountain & Methow Valley Skiing History
Below is an article Charles Hickenbottom wrote about his somewhat recent stay at Sun Mountain Lodge and the surrounding area. Charles is able to link his thoughts of cross country ski trails around Sun Mountain... Read More...
Righting a Wrong
Righting a Wrong
by Andy Dappen
The hour is late. First the uninspiring cloudy weather kept me at home working, ‘You’re not going to see anything,’ the naysaying sightseeing side of me protested. By mid-afte... Read More...
All in a Day’s Play
Reason #437 why I love living in Wenatchee: we can pack more play into the day. We don’t have to sit in traffic or drive for hours to experience the very best of the outdoors. Regardless of the season, unlimite... Read More...
Wenatchee City-Walk or Run
Running – there’s no quicker way to get outdoors. There’s also no easier, cheaper way to acquire the frequent aerobic exercise a body needs to stay fit. And, around these parts, there’s no need to contend with ... Read More...
The Making of a Skier
by Andy Dappen “Did you ruin it for her?” she asks. “Possibly,” I confess. Photo by Allison Dappen. Heather during happier days (downhill skiing). Will she go back to earning her turns? Maybe... Read More...
Ephrata Community Trails
by Ray Birks and Andy Dappen Attractions: Open shrub steppe riding on good trails that drain well, make this a good place to ride in spring (flowers and greenery), fall (blonde grasses and golden light), a... Read More...