Ancient Lakes-Loop to Loop
Ancient Lakes-Loop to Loop
by Andy Dappen
The November shoulder season has descended like rain from heaven. Actually, it has descended because of the rain from heaven. A frigid and unpleasant mixt... Read More...
Wenatchee to Sweden
Wenatchee to Sweden
by Mark Shaffer
I have always had an affection for mnemonics. When I need to memorize facts or lists, I will spend great lengths of time arranging the data in such a way so that they form ... Read More...
Ellensburg Round Trip
by Ray Birks
As tailwinds go, usually if you get a nice one you tend to pay for it later. Most often Karma seems to be in cahoots with Mother Nature, evening things out to keep you humble. But sometimes the sh... Read More...
Trail Etiquette Refresher
Recently there have been near misses between different trail users in the Sage Hills. Several community members asked WenatcheeOutdoors about trail etiquette that would avoid conflicts and collisions. National ... Read More...
Confessions of a Former Snake Murderer
When my husband and I moved over the pass from North Bend to Malaga, I had an established fear of snakes. In my defense, I come from a long line of snake detractors. My grandma kept strategically placed hoes th... Read More...
Mountain Biking-Repair Kit Essentials
Mountain Biking - Repair Kit and Essentials
by Andy Dappen
Mountain biking out the backdoor and into our foothills is one of the pleasures of living in Leavenworth, Cashmere, Chelan, or Wenatchee. In minutes,... Read More...
Braver Biking: Women’s Mountain Biking Workshop
Braver Biking: Women’s Mountain Biking Workshop
By Liz Dunham
I have a mountain bike. It’s a Stump Jumper. It’s old, like me, and doesn’t get out as often as it would like, also like me.
I went to a mounta... Read More...
Dream Homes for Outdoor Folks
by Molly Steere What every outdoorsman needs--a place to store everything. It might as well keep your climbing technique honed, too.
When buying new gear, from skis and kayaks to tents and clothing, t... Read More...
Everesting Mission
Everesting Mission
By Mark Shaffer
“Nobody said it was easy. Oh, it’s such a shame for us to part. Nobody said it was easy. No one ever said it would be so hard. I’m going back to the start.”
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Princeton Bike Route-Past, Present & Future
Charlie Hickenbottom recently wrote a thorough article regarding the Princeton bike route in Wenatchee. With interesting nuggets of historical information, the Princeton Bike Route-Past, Present & Future al... Read More...