Education | Wenatchee Outdoors

The Neurological Rewards of Runout

May 29, 2020

The Neurological Rewards of Runout by Mark Shaffer Mark Shaffer getting ready to clip the next bolt on a stiff route. As your legs start to shake and your forearms ache, you glance nervously at you... Read More...

Skin Tips for Climbing Skins

February 12, 2020

Gear, Things to know

Skin Tips for Climbing Skins by Andy Dappen Following are some questions that inquiring minds have asked me, over the years, about climbing skins for backcountry skiing. Q: Should Nordic skiers, not just... Read More...

Quick Sticks

January 20, 2020

Things to know

Most of the essential tools and supplies: iron, copper-bristled base brush, ski clamp, plastic scraper, wax, and file (for sharpening the scraper and ski edges). Note: Old irons like the one in this picture a... Read More...

Avalanche ABCs for Snowshoers

January 15, 2020

Things to know

Avalanche ABCs for Snowshoers by Tom Janisch with illustrations from Allen & Mike's Avalanche Book by Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland (Falcon Guides) WHAT IS AN AVALANCHE? A snow avalanche is a mas... Read More...

Sun Lakes Dry Falls Loop

January 1, 2020

Guidebook

Sun Lakes - Dry Falls Loop Hike by Fred Stanley In early January minimal snow cover offered excellent hiking east of the Columbia. On bare, dry ground, Lori Contratto, Fred Dunham, and I explored a portion... Read More...

Sun Mountain & Methow Valley Skiing History

December 30, 2019

Adventure, Things to know

Below is an article Charles Hickenbottom wrote about his somewhat recent stay at Sun Mountain Lodge and the surrounding area. Charles is able to link his thoughts of cross country ski trails around Sun Mountain... Read More...

The Big Five (Universal Repair Kit for the Outdoors)

December 20, 2019

Gear, Things to know

The Big Five of backcountry repairs: high-thread-count duct tape, needle and thread, stainless steel bailing wire, 1/4-ounce tube of Seam Grip, and thin nylon cord. The Big Five (Universal Repair Kit for the ... Read More...

Embracing the Cold-Fall Cycling

November 4, 2019

Things to know

Embracing the Cold- Fall Cycling by Kathleen Hannah Cycling in Central Washington is a wonderful form of transportation and exercise during the warm months, but how do you stay motivated to keep riding dur... Read More...

East vs. West-Fall Colors

October 11, 2019

Things to know

Contoocook River in New Hamphire (left) vs. the Enchantments. Both are awfully pretty.When it comes to fall colors, the Northeast is considered the country’s Holy Grail. I just returned from those far-off fore... Read More...

Sports Drink-Make Your Own

September 13, 2019

Things to know

Editor's note -- This post was posted in 2012, but with the wave of warm weather comes the need for hydration, and that wave is certainly a-comin' on through. This method for making your own sports drink is... Read More...

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