Factoring Fun on Mt. Adams by Andy Dappen “Have you heard about ‘Fun-Factor Ratings’?” he asks.It’s 7 a.m. and Mike Rolfs and I have just started the 7,000 vertical foot climb up the south side of Mt. Adams, Washington’s second...Read More...
Rediscovering Skiing By Brian Holt This story was originally published on 1/30/15. In September I moved to Wenatchee from the Southeast. Growing up in South Carolina, there was little opportunity to go skiing. Every year, however, my dad took my...Read More...
For backcountry skiers, much about a safe and enjoyable day of touring is wrapped up in the decision of where you ski. Knowing something about the general avalanche hazard in the surrounding mountains, the amount of new snow, the wind...Read More...
Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort is excited to announce the Wenatchee Express chairlift opened for the first time Wednesday, February 17th. The new high-speed, four-person chairlift replaces the old Liberator Express chairlift in the same position but features chairs...Read More...
ATTRACTIONS. Interesting route finding, nice winter atmosphere, good escape from motorized vehicles, beautiful scenery. Good overnight trip or long day trip. ACTIVITIES. Snowshoeing and backcountry skiing. This is best suited for lightweight backcountry skiing because the terrain undulates and is not particularly...Read More...
We were recently sent a link to the thought-provoking Tree Well and Deep Snow Safety website. Every winter a number of Washington skiers and snowboarders, who are skiing off-piste or who are ski touring, fall head-first into tree wells and suffocate. In technical term,...Read More...
Editors Note: We are itching for snow in Wenatchee and thought we could all remind ourselves the basics to snow camping. This post was originally published on 11/21/18....Read More...
Have you ever wondered how to “leave no trace” when it comes to peeing in the woods? If you are a woman who enjoys time outside miles from the nearest porta-potty, this question could be one worth pondering. For years...Read More...
The Paleozoics and Cenozoic of Silver Star by Andy Dappen We’re mainly a gray brigade of ski tourers who have assembled to ski Silver Star Mountain. At age 70, Chester Marler is our senior advisor, but to prove we’re inclusive...Read More...
For backcountry skiers, much about a safe and enjoyable day of touring is wrapped up in the decision of where you ski. Knowing something about the general avalanche hazard in the surrounding mountains, the amount of new snow, the wind...Read More...
