All about muscle-powered outdoor sports within an hour's drive of the Wenatchee Valley.

Picture of the Week

Green whitewater, red boat, sandstone cliffs, evening light -- Drunkards Drop provided a perfect setting for John Marshall to photographed this boat for Wenonah, a canoe manufacturer. The boat looks good here, but find out if it survived the rest of the rapid.

 

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Spider Meadows - Chiwawa East Peak

Chester Marler reports on Chiwawa’s East Peak -- an unassuming little summit, with an alpine-like appearance from Spider Meadow. The peak giives the best view of Lyman Basin and the distant peaks, and the hike above the trail passes through beautiful benches, with rock gardens and multiple cascades. 
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Show me the Gold -- DAD Patrols

Photo magazines emphasize that landscape photographers shoot during the golden hours of perfect light in the morning and evening. Peter Bauer writes about using a Dusk and Dawn Patrol (DAD) so as to be on location during Golden Hour. 

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Astronomic Puzzle

We still don't have an answer to this astronomic puzzle: How do you calculate how far north of east the sun will rise during the summer solstice? Any of you smart guys want to weigh in? Post your answer as a 'Comment'.

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Kids at Squilchuck

Bernie Cain believes if you keep kids active, you'll have no issues at bedtime.  That’s one of many reasons why it’s worth getting children outdoors. This story about hiking with kids at Squilchuck unveils other benefits as well.

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Paddle or Ski -- A Seven-Fingered Dilemma

To paddle or ski? Aiyee Chiwawa, recreation decisions in the Chiwawa watershed are tough this time of year. Two skiers decide to ski Seven-Fingered Jack and Mt. Maude, peaks whose snows feed the Chiwawa. But is the decision brilliant or brainless? 
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Hall of Shame Signage

Parking issues continue between residents and recreationalists at the end of Day Drive, one of access points into the Sage Hills. Although the Land Trust removed their 'No Parking' signs, someone has taken the law into their own hands and posted false signage on the Land Trust's property. Tell us what you think.
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Whitewater - Local Update

Paul Milem writes, "The water is still cold, but the air is warm. First, you ski on it, then you paddle in it." He then gives an update of current flow levels on local rivers and of some of his adventures (or misadventures?) on the Wenatchee River.

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Condition Report - Forest Service Lands

The Wenatchee National Forest produces its Recreation Report on a biweekly basis that discusses trails, roads, campgrounds, and more. Here's the backyard information hikers, mountain bikers, climbers, and runners will find most relevant for their late spring/early summer adventures.
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Iron Creek Loop

Just pulled off the Iron Creek Loop. 20 miles of single track with beautiful views! 2 patches of snow on the North facing saddle-steep terrain. I kicked steps in before hauling my bike over them. ...
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The Wolves of Winthrop

Wolves are migrating south from Canada while killer bees are migrating north from Texas. Might the two converge in Central Washington? We don't know about the bees, but here's what we know about a wolf pack that has denned near Twisp.