Why Telemark?
by Andy Dappen Dynafit's Tourlite Tech randonnee binding--a 1.5 pound (per pair) wonder.
Telemark skiing rose from the ashes of extinction in the mid-1970s for intelligent reasons. Lightweight ... Read More...
Sun Mountain & Methow Valley Skiing History
Below is an article Charles Hickenbottom wrote about his stay at Sun Mountain Lodge and the surrounding area. Charles is able to link his thoughts of cross country ski trails around Sun Mountain and the Methow ... Read More...
Stevens Pass & the Hitch-Hiker
The Hitch-Hiker
by
Andy Dappen
"Going to the Pass?"
Snow sticks to the hitch-hiker's pile hat as he sticks his dripping beard through the car window.
I want to tell him I didn't pull over to pick him... Read More...
New Wintertime Non-Motorized Areas Established in Wenatchee Mountains
by Andy Dappen
At the 2022 Backcountry Ski Filmfest held on November 19, sponsors of the event, El Sendero Backcountry Ski and Snowshoe Club, announced some big wins regarding the creation of new Wintertime N... Read More...
December Snows-2022
December Snows-2022
by Andy Dappen
December 3, 2022. It’s an unusually good early-December snowpack that currently coats the hills surrounding the greater Wenatchee Valley. In fact, as I skied up and down the... Read More...
To Bike or Not to Bike? That Was the Question.
by Sarah Shaffer
It was a cold and dreary day in mid-December 2017. A high of 34 degrees, cloudy and a bit misty. It was also the first time in awhile that my husband Mark, and I had a full 8 hours kiddo free,... Read More...
Mission Ridge Opening Day & Night Ski Expansion
Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort is excited to announce that opening day of the 2022/23 season will be Saturday, November 19th. The pre-Thanksgiving operations will be the earliest opening in 5 seasons. Th... Read More...
Salomon Adv Skin 5 Hydration Vest
Salomon Adv Skin 5 Hydration Vest Gear Review
By Dana Kerr Dana Kerr wearing the Salmon Adv Skin 5 Set Hydration Vest.
The Salomon Adv Skin 5 Hydration Vest is my first ever running vest, and I am imp... Read More...
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...
Dream Homes for Outdoor Folks
by Molly Steere What every outdoorsman needs--a place to store everything. It might as well keep your climbing technique honed, too.
When buying new gear, from skis and kayaks to tents and clothing, t... Read More...