by Kalie Wertz Having lived by the blue span of the Pacific my whole life, moving to the Wenatchee Valley has been my boldest undertaking to date. “So what will you do out there?” friends asked me, bewildered that I...Read More...
Editors Note: Climbing gyms are a great opportunity for those who rock climb, alpine climb and or mountaineer to hone their skills, practice technique, gain strength and stay in climbing shape during winter or shoulder seasons. They hold a prominent...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...
A note from Andy Dappen: Bruce Bendickson sent Mike Rolfs and me a link to a New York Times story. It’s about risk and creeps and I’ve been wondering all day why he sent this to both of us. I mean,...Read More...
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world. Held every fall from the Rocky Mountains of Banff, Canada, the 2020 Festival went virtual for the first time in...Read More...
Sage Hills Closures Begin Dec. 1 to Help Wildlife Survive Winter Sage Hills trails system will close for four months starting Dec. 1 to provide winter sustenance and quiet range land for mule deer and other wildlife. The area will...Read More...
Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort is excited to announce that the opening day of the 2020/21 season will be today, Friday, November 27th. This year’s opening marks the eighth time in nine years that The Ridge has opened by...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...
The Horan Eagles Second Year by Julanne Burts In their second year at the Horan Nest, our local Bald Eagles were more successful than their first. During 2020 the pair successfully raised three eaglets. Beginning with sporadic visits in the...Read More...
