by Darlene Backlund I started racewalking at 50 and am now 79. Competing in races has always been my motivation, giving me a goal to work toward. Racewalking is a judged track and field event and was once the longest... Read More...
Editor’s Note by Sarah Shaffer: Cyrus has long been an inspiring presence in our local outdoor community. We first heard about him and his twin brother, Niles, tackling long trail runs over a decade ago. In recent years, we have... Read More...
Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort Announces Appointment of New General Manager Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Neubauer as the new General Manager, succeeding Josh Jorgensen, who has led the resort... Read More...
Special Olympics Washington Winter Games Return to Wenatchee February 28 – March 2, 2025 This year’s event marks the 35th anniversary of the Winter Games in Wenatchee, a milestone made possible by the dedication of volunteers and the local community.... Read More...
The Washington Nordic Cup: A Youth Ski Racing Series for Fun and Community Plain Valley Ski Trails is excited to host the Washington Nordic Cup, a cross-country ski race series designed to bring youth together for fun, affordable, and low-stress... Read More...
Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort is thrilled to announce that the 2024/25 season will kick off on Saturday, November 23rd. This pre-Thanksgiving opening marks the 12th time in 13 years that Mission Ridge has launched its season on or... Read More...
Election Insights: Where Current Candidates Stand on Outdoor Rec Issues In Chelan & Douglas Counties
Access to outdoor recreation in North Central Washington contributes to our quality of life and plays an important role in the local economy. Elected officials have the power to shape policies that influence the future of outdoor recreation in the... Read More...
As the excitement for winter builds, we are pausing to celebrate autumn in its glory of colors. The Cascade Mountains presents a stunning transformation as nature shifts from vibrant greens to warm golds. We invite you to experience this breathtaking... Read More...
by Ben Edwards Our intrepid Executive Director has been leading our organization for the past 10 years now. In so many ways Wenatchee Outdoors is synonymous with Sarah. Her bright energy and true outdoor spirit has been there front and center,... Read More...
by Sarah Shaffer It was forecasted to be a blistering hot day over Labor Day weekend, so our family decided to escape the heat and head to the shade for an adventurous bike ride up the White River Road, which... Read More...