The Wallowa Mountains tower over the plains of northeastern Oregon. I cut my teeth there as a backcountry skier so they are near and dear to me. When it comes to skiing beautiful Wallowaesque terrain, however, the mountains of the Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness are less visited and a whole lot closer...

Prime Rib, an 11-pitch rock climbing route on Goat Wall near Mazama, is outside our normal territory but we've included it because its unusual qualities make it a must-do route for Central Washington rock climbers. This guidebook information was first posted in 2009 but locals who have climbed recently agree this is a worthy route.

Our hiking classes and outings are part of the Subaru Outdoor Series. The series strives to ‘hook’ people on the outdoors. We want to get you (whether you are a beginner, newcomer to the area, parent with kids, or a retiree) over any obstacle preventing you from enjoying our local trails. Our trails are one of the great assets of living here.