White Pass on the Cheap
White Pass on the Cheap
by Andy Dappen
Most journalists are not well paid. I, for example, benefit from rummaging through city trash bins looking for aluminum cans whose shiny metals can double my earnings. M... Read More...
Improbable Turns-Skiing the Foothills
Although this is an older article, the conditions for the Wenatchee Valley Foothills may be nearing the conditions mentioned within the post. Please consider avalanche conditions before you go...You can't be ... Read More...
49 Degrees North-Understanding Erben
49 Degrees North – Understanding Erben
by Andy Dappen
He was my friend, but all of us who liked Erben admitted he was odd, peculiar, a strange agent. When Erben talked to you, he either stared at your shoes ... Read More...
Should I try classic skiing or skate skiing?
Should I try classic skiing or skate skiing?
By Robert Arnold
Employee of Arlberg Sports Robert (pictured) breaks it down for us on the different Nordic ski options. Nordic skiing offers one of the ... Read More...
Teaching Others to Succeed at Skiing
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...
Repair Resources & Repair Supplies
WenOut spearheaded a session at Pybus University on Jan 23, 2018 covering some of the basics of repairing outdoor gear. The session was part instruction and part workshop -- we had experts and sewing machines ... Read More...
Favorite Gear of 2021 from WenOut Team Members
Editors Note: We recently asked some of our Wenatchee Outdoors team members what their favorite pieces of gear are for 2021. Our team members are tried and true outdoor gear-testers…read on for an inside scoop ... Read More...
So I bought a Motorcycle, and it was Awesome
by Ray Birks Ray Birks on the singletrack near the Gorge Amphitheater in Quincy, WA. Recently I was asked what it is about cycling that is so appealing and why I spend a disproportionate amount of time... Read More...
Twelve Climbers, Twelve Stories
Twelve Climbers, Twelve Stories
by Andy Dappen
Once it was my driving outdoor passion. I liked to hike, bike, kayak, and ski, but I lived to climb. Over time family, profession, and other outdoor interests fi... Read More...
Expedition Behavior: The Finer Points
Written By: Howard Tomb
A good expedition team is like a powerful, well-oiled, finely tuned marriage. Members cook meals together, carry burdens together, face challenges together and finally go to bed togethe... Read More...