Wenatchee Outdoors

Mission Ridge Wins National Award

May 15, 2017

Last week, Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort was awarded the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) Conversion Cup Award for best learn to ski/snowboard program in the country during the NSAA Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mission Ridge’s Learn to Ski/Snowboard... Read More...

Bike Travel Weekend June 2-4

May 11, 2017

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Thousands Signed Up for Bike Travel Weekend, June 2–4 MISSOULA, MONT., May 9, 2017 — Adventure Cycling Association invites people throughout the world to go on a one- or two-night bicycle trip to a campground, hotel, or B&B during the... Read More...

Does Outdoor Recreation Threaten Wildlife?

May 11, 2017

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Editor’s Note. This article from The New York Times is interesting … and uncomfortable. Outdoor recreation may be having more impact on wildlife than we want to admit. Leave Only Footprints? Think Again. (Is Outdoor Recreation Threatening Wildlife?) by Christopher... Read More...

What Outdoor Rec Clubs Do You Want?

April 23, 2017

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WenatcheeOutdoors.org is conducting a short survey (here is the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/recclubs) to identify gaps in the types of non-motorized outdoor recreation clubs available for kids and adults in Chelan and Douglas counties. The information gathered from the survey will be... Read More...

The Why Behind Icicle Running Retreats

April 21, 2017

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The Why Behind Icicle Running Retreats by Marlene Farrell Sometimes I’m trail running with my friends, and our shared laughter conceals the fact that we are doing something tough. We’ve chosen to climb up a trail rather than stick to... Read More...

Challenge Course Programs

April 13, 2017

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Attention people who work for schools, youth groups, government agencies, law enforcement, juvenile courts, private business and service-oriented persons! Chelan/Douglas WSU Extension 4-H Challenge Program is offering open enrollment for their Challenge Course programs. Participants will learn how to: 1) Trust and... Read More...

The PCT Girls Hit the Trail

April 12, 2017

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Who: Hannah Kiser and Chelan Pauly – both 25 years old Wenatchee High School alumni with a love for science, the outdoors, and Type II fun. What: A 2,660 mile thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Where: From the... Read More...

CalTopo – A How-to Guide

April 7, 2017

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CalTopo – A How-To Guide by Matthew Tangeman It’s hard to beat Caltopo’s online topographic map website. No other free, online mapping software we’ve worked with at WenatcheeOutdoors boasts such a full complement of useful topographic maps and useful tools.... Read More...

Riverfront Rock Gym Opens!

February 27, 2017

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by Sarah Shaffer An exciting moment for the Wenatchee Valley is happening right now! Located only a stone’s throw from Walla Walla Park and the Town Toyota Center, Riverfront Rock Gym celebrated their grand opening this weekend. Riverfront Rock Gym offers... Read More...

Should Grizzlies Return to the North Cascades?

February 23, 2017

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by WenOut Staff Should grizzly bears return to the North Cascades? A debate is currently taking place about whether the grizzly bear, once a resident of the state, should be reintroduced to it one-time habitat in the North Cascades. It... Read More...

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