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It's yet another case of Compulsive Climbing Disorder as John Plotz goes off the deep end and tries to complete four long routes on Snow Creek Wall in a single October's day. Is he crazy or simply climbing like crazy?
November 13. Wenatchee, Icicle, and Chiwawa rivers are all 'in.' Recent rains are giving boaters a second whitewater season.. Find out about conditions and (brrrr) recommended gear.
Third time’s a charm. After flats and false starts, Molly Steere finally pieced together this mountain-bike ride in the Ancient Lake area. Do it as described or tack other rides in the Ancient Lake area onto it. This ride also makes a fine hike or run.
The bailout of GM affects us here in the Wenatchee Valley. It will impact our taxes and the economy. It also impacts the environment, air quality, and the planet itself. For decades American automakers have done little right. Now should they dine on their just deserts?
The November shoulder season has descended like rain from heaven. A frigid and unpleasant mixture of rain-snow is forecasted for the mountains. The foothill trails around Wenatchee are swampy... It's a perfect day for riding Ancient Lakes.
Can the November blues be bested? One person's attempt to find a cure for the seasonal blahs through through sweat, stench, and scenery.
A story of resurrection on the DEaD Ride. Or is it the EDD Ride?
With winter fast approaching, here’s some trail information everyone should know (and that should be forwarded to other trail users). When will trails in the Sage Hills be closed...Will Saddle Rock and Dry Gulch remain open in the winter... When should you stay off all the trails?
Shane Wilder sent us this picture of a leviathan levitating over the Wenatchee River. About a month ago, just before the spring Chinooks spawned, Shane noticed they were into a jumping phase. So he captured some in flight. He also sent us a documnetary he produced about the Leavenworth hatchery.
Peter Bauer writes about a backpacking traverse up Phelps Creek through Spider Gap, past Lyman Lake, and on to Holden Village. Completed with a college roommate, the ghost of Backpacking Trips Past seemed to linger nearby.
Another dandy from Marc Dilley. With the cooler temps and colors of autumn nearby, it's getting to be that time of year again to get out to enjoy the coulees and desert scenery of the Ancient Lakes environs near Quincy.
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