Wenatchee Outdoors

Favorite Winter Activities

January 11, 2021

This post was originally published on the Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce blog on 1/26/18 The recreational opportunities in the Wenatchee Valley are so extensive that it’s sometimes tough to decide what activity to pursue on any given day. What a... Read More...

Why the Climbing Gym Poses Lower Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Than You May Think

December 29, 2020

Things to know What's Happening

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

December 28, 2020

Adventure Gear Things to know What's Happening

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...

2020 Banff Film Festival

December 2, 2020

Things to know What's Happening

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. 1st to Help Wildlife Survive Winter

November 30, 2020

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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 Opening Today

November 27, 2020

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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

November 27, 2020

Gear Things to know What's Happening

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

November 20, 2020

Gear Things to know What's Happening

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

October 26, 2020

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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...

The Athletic Life-High Elevation Adventures With Peter Graf

October 14, 2020

Gear Things to know What's Happening

Editors Note: Through the grapevine we had heard that Pete runs all over the place, up high mountain peaks (that we have hiked and they are steep) and that he can run for hours. So we wanted to learn more... Read More...

What’s Happening

Favorite Winter Activities

Why the Climbing Gym Poses Lower Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Than You May Think

Athletic Life Series-Jim & Carolyn Phillips the Athletic Duo

2020 Banff Film Festival

Sage Hills Closures Begin Dec. 1st to Help Wildlife Survive Winter

Mission Ridge Opening Today

Great Gift Ideas 2-2020

Great Gift Ideas 1-2020

The Horan Eagles Second Year

The Athletic Life-High Elevation Adventures With Peter Graf

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