by Andy Dappen A week ago, with the vernal equinox bearing down upon us, Tom Janisch and I searched for an appropriate destination to celebrate the day. Where better to sample some heat, we decided, than to ski Cannon Mountain...Read More...
The Four Faces of Twin Peaks – Winter Explorations by Andy Dappen Low snow came early and stayed late. For local backcountry skiers and snowshoers this poses a question: Why travel massive distances — like all the way to Blewett Pass...Read More...
by Sarah Shaffer An exciting moment for the Wenatchee Valley is happening right now! Located only a stone’s throw from Walla Walla Park and the Town Toyota Center, Riverfront Rock Gym celebrated their grand opening this weekend. Riverfront Rock Gym offers...Read More...
Joe Anderson is a snowshoe guide for our local Mission Ridge snowshoe treks. Joe recently shared his thoughts about the different MSR snowshoes he has tested. by Joe Anderson I have used many different brands of snowshoes but find those made by MSR particularly...Read More...
JimBo’s Arrowhead Traverse (Ski touring between the Stevens Pass Nordic Center and the Whitepine Road) Story by Andy Dappen. Photos by AD and Coron Polley. Arrowheads are funny. Sometimes they are right there at your feet looking you in the...Read More...
Rendezvous Trails Trailhead Text by Peter Bauer. Photos by Gordon Congdon Rendezvous Trails begin at the Cub Creek Trailhead. To get there, leave Highway 20 just west of downtown Winthrop on the West Chewuch Road. Follow this north for about...Read More...
Frisco Mountain Solstice Skiing Story and Pictures by Andy Dappen They are intrigued about spending the summer solstice circumnavigating Mt. Baker on skis. In concept, I’m with them but the drive is ugly long and the forecast for that great...Read More...
The Graduation Tour by Andy Dappen It was the college graduation season of mid-May when we arrived at Washington Pass to try this tour. I was thinking about my youngest daughter — I’d be attending her college graduation ceremony the...Read More...
Mazama & Winthrop Nordic Trails Words and photos by Gordon CongdonThe groomed trails clustered around the little hamlet of Mazama create a wonderful pod for cross-country skiers of all abilities. Most of the trails cover flat, scenic ground over farmland...Read More...
Lichtenberg Mountain offers backcountry skiers and snowshoers options for a north-side climb, a south-side route, or a circuit going up one side and down the other. Pick the route that offers the best (and safest) snow. Through much of...Read More...
