Molly Steere - Posts

 

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One Resolution

This year, I'm paring my list of New Year's resolutions down to one single, feasible, inexpensive, healthy resolution.  Say goodbye to "get organized" and "lose weight."  2011 is all about teaching my son to love the outdoors as much as I do.  It's a tough job, but someone has to do it.
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WTA Photo Contest Winners

Washington Trails Association has announced winners in its annual Northwest Exposure Photo Contest.  The photos are stunning, although we think some of our regular photography contributors may have swept the podium had they entered (ahem). 

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Exploring the Backcountry with El Sendero

Even with the strange weather patterns we’ve been experiencing in the valley recently, Gus Bekker assures us that the backcountry has surprisingly good conditions for snowshoeing and skiing.  Read his trip synopses from outings with El Sendero.

 

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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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Alter Ego

Dr. Russ Havlicek balances his busy schedule as an Internist at Wenatchee Valley Medical Center with some serious solo multi-day backpacking trips. His alter ego surprises a lot of folks, but dirt roads, fast Subarus and uncharted territory are the perfect release for this doctor.
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Cost Cutting at State Parks Goes Beyond the Bone

State Park budget cuts are painfully deep.  Washington State Legislature is preparing for 8.5 billion in budget cuts with 23 million of that from State Parks.  John Kruse explains what's going on ... and how you can help.
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After-work Rock Climbing Cranking Up

The Thursday Night Climbing Crew was out for their first climbing session this week. Several members of the informal group met and climbed at the Peshastin Pinnacles (or in the vernacular of the crew, the Peanuckles). Learn about joining the crew through the 'Groups' link on the upper right column of our homepage.
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What About Sleepy Hollow? Weigh In.

Despite increased patrols by sheriff's deputies during summer months, residents near the Sleepy Hollow Bridge say the area is plagued by loud, late-night parties, people jumping from the bridge, trash and graffiti.  Weigh in with your opinion on how these problems should be handled.  Participate in the poll on the sidebar to the right.

 

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Skis and Snowshoes Part 3

Part Three of an excerpt from Chester Marler's East of the Divide: Travels Through the Eastern Slope of the North Cascades 1870-1999, detailing Dale Allen's travels through the Pasayten on skis in the 1940s. 

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Quest to Become a Slacker

Like all good sports, slacklining has endured its ‘bad boy’ phase and is now becoming a fully integrated and accepted sport.  From its Camp Four birth to its present-day popularity on campuses and in public parks, it has grown in popularity while remaining blissfully elemental.