The view from above the Nahahum Canyon communication site is to Cashmere what the view from Saddle Rock is to Wenatchee – an easily accessible viewpoint above the city for hikers and walkers of all ability levels. The gated road...Read More...
Attractions: This is a great introductory mountain biking route for children. The trail is flat and smooth with an occasional short hill. Most of the trail is gravel road with some double-track and very short sections of single track. The...Read More...
Camas Meadows Hike Information below is from Washington Trail Association.org at this link. This post was updated on 7/20/16 by Sarah Shaffer. “An ecological gem hidden in the Wenatchee Mountains, Camas Meadows (a.k.a. Camas Land) harbors plant species found nowhere...Read More...
Disclaimer: Much of the property between the summit of Tibbets Road and Hay Canyon lies on private property and should not be accessed without landowner’s permission. Tibbetts Mountain offers a variety of outings— from easy to adventurous walks and technically...Read More...
The Wenatchee business community, as reported by such articles in the Wenatchee World, have supported the Mission Ridge Proposed Expansion and the economic opportunity that is hoped to spin off of ski-area development. In early March, El Sendero Ski and...Read More...
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 backcountry ski outing with Todd, Yoko, and Debra for another quasi-annual installment...Read More...
By Adam Vognild For a guy who loves the outdoors and who geeks out on gear, I’m on the slow side when it comes to pulling the trigger and getting the latest-greatest. Since the mid-90’s skis have been getting wider...Read More...
By Chester Marler What does a 64-year-old hardcore outdoor enthusiast do for a birthday celebration? Canoeing on the Wenatchee or Columbia might do. So might a foothills hike just above town. But if you love backcountry skiing, it would be hard...Read More...
Attractions: If you’re looking for an early-season hiking opportunity and don’t mind exploring sagebrush country without a trail, this hike usually offers snow-free walking by late February and terrific views. Flowers often start in early March, with the showcase balsamroot...Read More...
Skin Tips for Climbing Skins by Andy Dappen Following are some questions that inquiring minds have asked me, over the years, about climbing skins for backcountry skiing. Q: Should Nordic skiers, not just backcountry skiers, carry skins? A: Depends. On...Read More...
