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Improving Bike Safety in Chelan County

November 21 2008, 18:50 Posted in Wenatchee    0 comments , 11 views
Browse by Category: Living Here, Biking-Mtn & Road, Editorials-Issues
Tags: chelan county commissioners, improving bicycle safety
Patrick Walker and Steve Johnston recommend that local cyclists use this opportunity with the Chelan County commissioners to advocate for steps and signage that will improve the safety of cyclists using our paved roads. Cyclists should plan to make their opinions heard on November 25 at 9:30 a.m.  
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Silver Star - Nordic Skiing Resort

November 21 2008, 08:00 Posted in Wenatchee    0 comments , 11 views
Browse by Category: Where-To, Skiing-Alpine,Nordic,BC, Family Fun
Tags: nordic skiing, andy dappen, alpine skiing, silver star mountain

It may be in Canada, but it appears to be (hmmmm) the Number 1 choice of the US Nordic Ski Team. And for Nordic skiers, the resort is already up and at it.

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Sage Hills - Conditions, Closures, Map

November 20 2008, 19:26 Posted in Wenatchee    0 comments , 59 views
Browse by Category: Living Here, Conditions-Article, Trail Running, Family Fun, Biking-Mtn & Road, Hiking-Backpack, Editorials-Issues
Tags: wenatchee, sage hills, trails, pud, conditions, closures
New map to the Sage Hills. Also find out about trail conditions, trail closures, and how we can all get along -- recreational users need go cooperate if they want continued use of the Sage Hills.
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Favorite Gear – Your Picks

November 20 2008, 17:05 Posted in Wenatchee    5 comments , 85 views
Browse by Category: Gear, Features
Tags: favorite outdoor equipment, bridgedale woolfusion socks, topo! cd maps

What are your favorite pieces of equipment? We've shared some of our favorites and are asking you to spill the beans on some of yours. Learn from others ... share what you've learned.

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Ice Would be Nice

November 18 2008, 14:25 Posted in Wenatchee    0 comments , 28 views
Browse by Category: Living Here, Conditions-Article, Climbing-Mtn,Ice,Rock
Tags: leavenworth, kayaking, ice climbing, cold water
The outdoor crowd is getting the November antsies waiting for the skiing, the ice, ... or something to shape up. Or is the November Nasties? The snow isn't coming. In fact, the white stuff is coming as whitewater. The Wenatchee River was offering good boating last weekend. Now there's rumor of ice up high.
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The PsychoPlotz of Snow Creek

November 17 2008, 16:32 Posted in Wenatchee    2 comments , 142 views
Browse by Category: Living Here, Stupid Fun - Article, Climbing-Mtn,Ice,Rock
Tags: leavenworth, snow creek wall, rock climbing, orbit, outer space, iconoclast, mary jane dihedral

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?

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Bailout Those Who Have Bailed on Us?

November 14 2008, 11:04 Posted in Wenatchee    2 comments , 72 views
Browse by Category: Editorials-Issues, Conservation
Tags: general motors, kc golden, government bailout, tracy warner

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?

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Second Season for Boaters

November 13 2008, 07:21 Posted in Wenatchee    0 comments , 69 views
Browse by Category: Conditions-Article, Paddling-Flat, Whitewater
Tags: leavenworth, kayaking, icicle canyon, cashmere, peshastin, kayaks, boating, whitewater wenatchee river

November 21. Given that there is no snow, here's another way to get your whitewater. Wenatchee, and Icicle rivers have been  'in.' during this second boating season. Find out about conditions and (brrrr) recommended gear.

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Ancient Lakes - Loop to Loop

November 13 2008, 01:00 Posted in Wenatchee    0 comments , 75 views
Browse by Category: Trail Running, Family Fun, Biking-Mtn & Road, Hiking-Backpack
Tags: hiking, autumn, quincy, mountain biking, ancient lakes, hikes, fall, rides

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.

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