Blog - Page 49 of 141 - Wenatchee Outdoors

Eastern Vs. Western Ski Resorts

December 7, 2020

Story by Allison Dappen This story was originally published on 3/3/2008. Two years ago, at the beginning of my senior year of high school, I was forced to abandon my non-committal attitude about the future and consider colleges. After weeks... 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

Things to know What's Happening

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

Things to know What's Happening

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...

Bygone Byways

November 25, 2020

Guidebook

A short, easy interpretive trail that follows along the old route of the Great Northern Railway and parallels Nason Creek. Activities: Hiking Nearest Town: Leavenworth Skill Level: 1 Fitness Level: 0 Distance: 1 mile round trip Access: From Leavenworth, drive 20... 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...

Nahahum Canyon-Radio Tower Route

November 11, 2020

Guidebook

The view from above the Nahahum Canyon communication site is to Cashmere what the view from Saddle Rock is to Wenatchee – an easily accessible viewpoint above the city for hikers and walkers of all ability levels. The gated road... Read More...

The Horan Eagles Second Year

October 26, 2020

Things to know What's Happening

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...

Douglas Creek – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Ride

October 23, 2020

Adventure Guidebook

Story and photos by Ray Birks I knew when I sent out the email to my riding buddies that I’d better label this an ‘adventure’ in order to cover my tracks if things turned out to be, well, adventurous... Read More...

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