Wenatchee Outdoors

Residents Voice Concerns Over Confluence Parkway Project Environmental Impact

January 18, 2023

The Confluence Parkway Project is an additional vehicle bridge proposed to ease traffic congestion over the Wenatchee River for those entering and exiting Wenatchee. The proposed bridge would run through the Horan Natural Area. Wenatchee Valley residents recently raised concerns... Read More...

Winter-Human Powered Commute

January 16, 2023

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by Charlie Hickenbottom I got my bicycle out this morning for a short ride to the grocery store, and that was a bit of a celebration for me. I had reluctantly put my bike away in early December, when... Read More...

Possible Whitewater Park Near Leavenworth

January 13, 2023

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There is a meeting taking place regarding the potential for a whitewater park near Leavenworth. The meeting will be held on January 18th from 7-8pm at the Wenatchee River Institute in Leavenworth. This article was originally published on 1/12/2023 on... Read More...

Leave No Trace Inspiration

January 9, 2023

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Editors Note: Although this article was made a couple of years ago, the information still provides importance and helpful tips. By Sarah Shaffer In the summer of 2019 I had the opportunity to join a Leave No Trace workshop held... Read More...

Getting Outdoors as a New Parent

January 6, 2023

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Getting Outdoors as a New Parent by Sarah Shaffer Being new to the world of parenting brought many challenges and joys. You get thrown up on A LOT, you clean up poop and pee constantly and you hardly get any... Read More...

An “Epic” Adventure With Some Kids

January 2, 2023

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An “Epic” Adventure With Some Kids By Andrea Bixby-Brosi Like we had done so many times before, we planned to park at the trailhead and hike the mile and a half to the lake. But because of the snow, the... Read More...

Diary of a Mad Shoveller

December 30, 2022

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by Andy Dappen My brother lives in the other Washington (the one back east that in the past was being pounded by many a snow storm). Because he’s coming to visit, I’ve been telling him how good the skiing has... Read More...

A Ski for All Snowshoers

December 29, 2022

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A Ski for All Snowshoers by Andy Dappen Sitzmark Ski Area, Washington. It was a world-record gathering of ‘Hoksters’ with over 75 people either bringing their own Hoks or wanting to test the ‘demo’ Hoks brought to the event by... Read More...

Weird weather adventuring and time to fix gear!

December 28, 2022

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by Sarah Shaffer Is it just me or does this month feel a bit underwhelming? The weather has been less than ideal with the mix of freezing rain, snow, rain and melting snow. Our family tried to build a snowman... Read More...

Backcountry Skiing Tip

December 27, 2022

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Backcountry Skiing Tip by Andy Dappen Backcountry skiers spend hundreds of dollars shaving ounces of weight from their skis, boots, and bindings …and then they walk uphill, collect a lot of snow on the topsheets of their skis, and let... Read More...

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