By Glenda Hammond I recently rode across northern Washington with members of the Washington Outfitters and Guides Association (WOGA). For the first time, I joined their Ride to Rendezvous, an annual wagon trek. What a hoot! What a cultural contribution, allowing people an eye-opening glimpse into the grit and courage of our pioneering ancestors as […]
Ride to Rendezvous
Rendezvous
Guests and crew of the 17th annual Ride to Rendezvous gathered on Monday afternoon at the Methow Valley Rodeo grounds for their first night in camp. Old friends and new friends swapped stories at the supper tables, above, while the lunch crew prepared over 200 sandwiches for the next day’s lunch, right. Most participants bring […]
Ride to Rendezvous goes ‘round the valley’ for a taste of camping cowboy style
The Ride to Rendezvous, a four-day/four-night horse-powered journey through the Methow Valley, sets off next week on what Washington Outfitters & Guides Association (WOGA) calls “the adventure of a lifetime.” Hosted annually for the last 17 years, the Ride showcases the services provided by …
Ride to Rendezvous goes ‘Round the Valley’ starting Monday
By Laurelle Walsh
Walk into the Twisp office of Washington Outfitters and Guides Association this week, and you’ll find WOGA secretary Marva Mountjoy going over last-minute details of the 2014 Ride to Rendezvous with the trail guides, teamsters, camp cooks and moving crews who…