Things to know

10 Fun Facts About the American Crow

September 24, 2021

From holding their own funerals to their penchant for maintaining grudges, this is one fascinating bird. This article was originally published on the Audubon website. It was written by Rachel Fritts on August 2... Read More...

The Best Water Filter For Every Adventurer

September 20, 2021

Gear, Things to know

The best water filter for every adventurer’s tool chest - Platypus Quickdraw by Robert Arnold Employee at Arlberg Sports in Wenatchee Rob Arnold, Arlberg team member. Like most gear nuts, I am always... Read More...

Why Type-Two Fun Feels So Good

September 13, 2021

Things to know

It’s not exactly fun in the moment, but after, you’ll say it was the best time you ever had. This article was written by Amanda Loudin on August 29th, 2021 and was originally published in Outside Magazine. It d... Read More...

Treaures of Trash

September 10, 2021

Gear, Things to know

Treasures of Trash by Andy Dappen What joy it is for a cheapskate to harvest useful, well-designed treasures right from the trash. Just this weekend I derived as much pleasure by salvaging a plastic jar my wi... Read More...

Wolf Tooth Components Pack Pliers

September 8, 2021

Gear, Things to know

by Ray Birks When it comes to the contents of my pack for mountain bike rides I am ashamed and in awe of myself of how much stuff I carry along. In my mind it all has a purpose, from the extra set of bolts for... Read More...

Love of Tarps

August 30, 2021

Gear, Things to know

by Andy Dappen Late August through mid October – it’s an unrivaled time of year to backpack, climb, and mountain bike. The crowds are down, the heat has dropped, the weather is stable, the angled light is p... Read More...

Painting the Beauty of Nature

August 27, 2021

Adventure, Things to know

by Jan Cook Mack Mount Stuart painting by Jan Cook Mack. Lake Colchuck painting by Jan Cook Mack. When I first came to Wenatchee in 1986, I had been painting rural landscapes in White Creek New Yor... Read More...

Sagebrush Love

August 25, 2021

Things to know

Story by Kristen Ballinger I grew up fifty yards away from a steep, dry, sagebrush and bitterbrush-covered mountain, home to rattlesnakes, coyotes, deer ticks and even a rusting 1950s washing machine. And I l... Read More...

Rock Climbing Is Getting More Popular-That Concerns Conservationists

August 23, 2021

Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: This article was originally published in National Geographic. It is written by Jackie Snow. This article discusses the environmental impacts of climbing chalk and other options for climbing fricti... Read More...

WenOut Team Members Book Recommendations For 2021

August 20, 2021

Things to know, What's Happening

Our WenOut team members recently discussed their recommendations on books that inspire or spark curiosity, books that provide insight and history to our region and books that just all around are our favorites. ... Read More...

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