Editors Note: We have teamed up with local outdoor store Arlberg Sports with a monthly gear review of a piece of gear they sell in their store. First gear review is the Salomon Wildcross trail running shoe, read Rob’s break...Read More...
by WenOut Staff Calling all bad-asses, newbies and out of shapers. We are looking to expand the articles we have on our website and would like to hear from you! Please send us your articles as we would like more...Read More...
Thermarest Compressible Pillow-Frivolous Yet Oh So Wonderful By Sarah Shaffer I’ve taken at least one backpacking trip in the summer for the last 23 years. Over the years I have used my clothes as a pillow. My favorite pillow is...Read More...
This was originally posted in December 14, 2011. Backcountry navigation was the topic for a backcountry ski class. Listed below are the notes from the session. The links in these notes have good explanations of compass use and techniques. The link to the...Read More...
Have you ever wondered how to “leave no trace” when it comes to peeing in the woods? If you are a woman who enjoys time outside miles from the nearest porta-potty, this question could be one worth pondering. For years...Read More...
Rise of the ‘Mids’ by Andy Dappen In the outdoor world where needed equipment is usually strapped to your back, less is often more. Less weight translates into more distance traveled, more fun had. In some cases less even functions...Read More...
Athletic Life Series-Jim & Carolyn Phillips the Athletic Duo Question: Jim and Carolyn, please tell us a bit about yourself. Answer: Jim: I enjoy spending time with family, skiing and climbing. Being on backpacking trips with our grandchildren as well....Read More...
Great Gift Ideas 2-2020 by Wenatchee Outdoors Staff Editors Note: Click here to read part one of Great Gift Ideas for 2020. Petzl – Zipka Headlight ($30). Time for true confessions: We haven’t tested the latest-generation of the Zipka headlight....Read More...
Great Gift Ideas 1 – 2020 by WenatcheeOutdoors Staff Editors Note: Check back for next week’s installment of part two of Great Gift Ideas for 2020. Whether you’re thinking about the giving or the getting, it’s moved into that time...Read More...
Editors Note: Through the grapevine we had heard that Pete runs all over the place, up high mountain peaks (that we have hiked and they are steep) and that he can run for hours. So we wanted to learn more...Read More...