Blog | Wenatchee Outdoors

The Athletic Life-How to Have Fun with Tom Potter

January 27, 2020

Adventure, Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: Tom is someone we have heard a lot about from local athletes. A charismatic, inspiring outdoor adventurer. Hot yoga doer, winter kayaker (along with other seasons), air seeking mountain biker.... Read More...

Old Blewett Pass Options

January 24, 2020

Guidebook

A view out toward Diamond Head while climbing Peak 4,675' near Old Blewett Pass. On drives over to or back from Seattle, it’s nice to stretch the legs, get some fresh air, and bag some nice views. Here’s a ... Read More...

Bikepacking Marlin 2.0

January 22, 2020

Adventure, Gear, Things to know

By Ray Birks This is part two of the story on beginning bikepacking. Part one can be found here. In this section, I had a captive audience with Marlin Peterson as we drove east to Spokane. I had some script... Read More...

Quick Sticks

January 20, 2020

Things to know

Most of the essential tools and supplies: iron, copper-bristled base brush, ski clamp, plastic scraper, wax, and file (for sharpening the scraper and ski edges). Note: Old irons like the one in this picture a... Read More...

Entiat River Road

January 17, 2020

Guidebook

ATTRACTIONS. You’ll travel up a beautiful mountain valley alongside the Entiat River with rock cliffs and deep woods on either side. The area feels remote -- except for the occasional snowmobile that will pass ... Read More...

Avalanche ABCs for Snowshoers

January 15, 2020

Things to know

Avalanche ABCs for Snowshoers by Tom Janisch with illustrations from Allen & Mike's Avalanche Book by Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland (Falcon Guides) WHAT IS AN AVALANCHE? A snow avalanche is a mas... Read More...

Van Creek to Sugarloaf

January 13, 2020

Guidebook

ATTRACTIONS. Nordic/cross-country skiers who choose to undertake this route near Leavenworth on snowed-over, groomed roads will do so because they love climbing. And because they love the fruits of climbing, wh... Read More...

Chelan-Douglas Land Trust Seeks Community Input

January 10, 2020

Things to know, What's Happening

CHELAN-DOUGLAS LAND TRUST SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT Survey provides opportunity to help shape key initiatives for local land and habitat conservation The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust is asking the community to help ... Read More...

Mission Ridge Adds a Bonus Day of Operations

January 7, 2020

Things to know, What's Happening

Mission Ridge Adds A Bonus Day of Operations Mission Ridge is returning to a 7 day-a-week schedule through the end of February for the first time in 19 years. “It is very exciting to be able to return to a d... Read More...

Snoqualmie to Stevens on Skis

January 5, 2020

Adventure, Guidebook

Snoqualmie to Stevens on Skis by Tom Janisch & Adam Vognild Stats from the trip, courtesy of Adam Vognild. Adam & Coron savoring views. I believe the idea came during a hike between Steve... Read More...

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