Education | Wenatchee Outdoors

Desmarais Twins: Gear Recommendations

June 7, 2019

Andy Dappen asked the Desmarais twins if they would list what they carry on trail runs. The duo also enjoys picking the brains of other hardcore athletes and included a list of all-star trail-running products t... Read More...

Sagebrush of the Foothills

April 26, 2019

Things to know

Photo: Big sagebrush (Artemesia tridentata) on left and right intermixed with shrub-steppe flowers. Story by Grace Peven I used to believe only the brave and foolish ventured into the Foothills after a thic... Read More...

The Neurological Rewards of Runout

April 15, 2019

Things to know

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 your ... Read More...

Sun Lakes Dry Falls Loop

March 29, 2019

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

March 20, 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...

Teaching Others to Succeed at Skiing

March 18, 2019

Things to know

Article written by Les Eddy Les demonstrating the Wedelen "Shortswing" turn. All black and white photos used in this article were taken in the 1950s-1960s at White Pass by Ken Whitmire. Beginnings In... Read More...

The Leavenworth Mountain Film Festival

April 23, 2018

Uncategorized, What's Happening

The Leavenworth Mountain Film Festival came to Wenatchee on Saturday, April 21st after their well-received main event the previous weekend in Leavenworth. The 6th annual festival showcased inspiring and tho... Read More...

Embracing the Cold-Fall Cycling

September 15, 2017

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...

Wenatchee Naturalist Course Enrollment Opens!

August 10, 2017

Things to know, What's Happening

Registration is underway for the 12-week fall Wenatchee Naturalist Course at Wenatchee Valley College Continuing Education Program. Susan Ballinger is the designer and instructor of Wenatchee Naturalist learnin... Read More...

Ski Conditioning

February 9, 2017

Things to know

Although this article is a bit on the older side, this exercise program for ski conditioning still is pertinent. If you haven't started skiing yet this season, get going and follow the workout below to get in s... Read More...

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