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Should I try classic skiing or skate skiing?

January 10, 2022

Gear, Things to know, Uncategorized, What's Happening

Should I try classic skiing or skate skiing? By Robert Arnold Employee of Arlberg Sports Robert (pictured) breaks it down for us on the different Nordic ski options. Nordic skiing offers one of the ... Read More...

6 Unexpected Ways Birds Are Important for the Environment

January 7, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: We recently read an article on the national Audubon website about the six ways in which birds are important to the environment and to people. One of the ways in which birds directly help people is... Read More...

Diversifying the Great Outdoors

December 22, 2021

Things to know, What's Happening

Team Naturaleza is making Central Washington's outdoor spaces more bilingual, one hike at a time. ... Read More...

Passage to Juneau

December 17, 2021

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

Passage to Juneau by Andy Dappen Cast of characters for the 1974 trip paddling the Inland Passage. Brother, Alan, second from left. Andy kneeling on right. In June of 1974, my mother drove m... Read More...

Favorite Gear of 2021 from WenOut Team Members

December 15, 2021

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: We recently asked some of our Wenatchee Outdoors team members what their favorite pieces of gear are for 2021. Our team members are tried and true outdoor gear-testers…read on for an inside scoop ... Read More...

Join the N.C.W. Hummingbird Project

December 13, 2021

Things to know, What's Happening

Wenatchee Naturalist course instructor Susan Ballinger would like us to consider joining the N.C.W. hummingbird project to help scientists understand Anna's Hummingbirds overwintering in our region. Are you int... Read More...

Winter Update from Lake Wenatchee State Park

December 8, 2021

Things to know, What's Happening

by Paul Tomas In past years local Nordic skiers may have noticed an abundance of Snow-Cat breakdowns along the ski trails. These breakdowns would require many hours to recover the Snow-Cat or to haul equipment... Read More...

Twelve Climbers, Twelve Stories

December 3, 2021

Things to know, What's Happening

Twelve Climbers, Twelve Stories by Andy Dappen Once it was my driving outdoor passion. I liked to hike, bike, kayak, and ski, but I lived to climb. Over time family, profession, and other outdoor interests fi... Read More...

Mission Ridge Purchases Blacktail Mountain Ski Area in Montana

November 22, 2021

Things to know, What's Happening

Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort today announced its purchase of Blacktail Mountain Ski Area located in Lakeside, Montana. “We are really excited to get to know the Montana ski community and feel that Bl... Read More...

Always Take a Pack-Even on Short Hikes

November 17, 2021

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

Always Take a Pack – Even on Short Hikes by Jaana Hatton You're thinking of a quick hike, just a few hour walk, so you can forget about the pack, right? Think again. Given the possibility of injuries, navi... Read More...

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