Are you looking for a way to give back to our community? Or do you have some ideas on how our organization can grow, programs you would like to see us pursue, etc.? Join our team as a board member!...Read More...
Help plan the future of Chelan County parks, open space and trails. Chelan County conducts a revision of its Comprehensive Plan’s Recreation Element every seven years. This update is crucial for maintaining eligibility for specific grants that support the execution...Read More...
This article was written by Chris Hansen on 1/23/2024 and published on KPQ News Radio website. You can find the original article here. Chelan County will soon create its first-ever plan for motorized trail use. On Monday, the County’s Board...Read More...
Why Run in November? by Marlene Farrell November days can feel like the shortest days of the year. December and January, while having shorter days, benefit from snow’s reflective luminescence and festive lighting that tricks our internal clocks into wakeful anticipation....Read More...
The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) has acquired a new conservation property in the Wenatchee Foothills which includes the iconic Castle Rock. Frank Peryea and Betsy Beers have transferred 398 acres to the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust increasing the footprint of the...Read More...
Earlier this month, I was on a ski vacation with extended family in the St. Anton am Arlberg region of Austria. It was just as you would expect: absolutely amazing. Skiing, family, and good food comprise the perfect vacation. More...Read More...
Most of the essential tools and supplies: iron, copper-bristled base brush, ski clamp, plastic scraper, wax, and file (for sharpening the scraper and ski edges). Note: Old irons like the one in this picture are NOT recommended — most people...Read More...
So you thought Skijoring was for the dogs. Think again. Skijoring was coined in the 1920’s by the Norwegians to mean “ski drive.” It is the action of being pulled over snow or ice on skis by a horse, dog or...Read More...
Skin Care – Cleaning Climbing Skins by Andy Dappen It inevitably happens to backcountry skiing skins—the glue, especially on the tails, turns into a mess of dirt, pine needles, and wax, causing the skins to peel off in use (a...Read More...
Gearing Up for Snowshoeing : Hardware and Accessoriesby Andy Dappen Defining snowshoeing for you There’s a continuum in how snowshoes may be used from walking wide and relatively flat Forest Service roads to using them on very steep slopes leading...Read More...
