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Leavenworth Native Derek Richardson Named to U.S. Ski Team

May 24, 2023

By Isabel Menna Leavenworth native, and Cascade High School (CHS) and Plain Valley Nordic Team (PVNT) alumnus, Derek “Buster” Richardson has been nominated to the United States Cross-Country Ski Team for the 2... Read More...

Plain Valley Nordic Team Returns with a National Champion

April 21, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

Plain Valley Nordic Team Returns from Frigid Alaskan Races with a National Champion by Isabel Menna Every March, the future of American cross-country ski racing gathers to determine who among them are the ver... Read More...

Skiing Williams Butte

April 19, 2023

Adventure, Guidebook

by Andy Dappen On Easter Sunday I skied Mount Saint Helens along with 200 West Side backcountry skiers and peak baggers. Two weeks later, I enjoyed an opposite experience (alone time in a spiritual place) in t... Read More...

Bad Ending to Great Backcountry

March 8, 2023

Adventure, Things to know

Bad Ending to Great Backcountry by Liz Dunham Pictured are Ben and Liz Dunham on the day of the big injury. The day started out wonderfully. Tumwater canyon was gorgeous under the cloudy sky; recent... Read More...

Plain Valley Nordic Heads to Alaska for Nationals

March 3, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

by Isabel Menna Wenatchee Valley’s top level cross-country ski team, Plain Valley Nordic Team (PVNT), has risen quickly to become one of the leading junior Nordic ski teams in the United States. Founded by Pla... Read More...

The Athletic Life-Finding Balance & Restoration with Charlotte Massey

February 27, 2023

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: Charlotte is a Leavenworth local, apparel co-creator/business owner, is 26-years old and has climbed all the volcanoes in Washington state. She is driven, passionate and competes in Nordic races. ... Read More...

The Athletic Life-Sisterhood of the Rope with Katy Pfannenstein

April 11, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: Katy has been an inspiration for our team at Wenatchee Outdoors for awhile now. Her upbeat attitude, zest for life and multi-sport passions had us curious to know more about her. Read below to get... Read More...

All in a Day’s Play

March 9, 2022

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

by Molly Steere Reason #437 why I love living in Wenatchee: we can pack more play into the day. We don’t have to sit in traffic or drive for hours to experience the very best of the outdoors. Regardless of the... Read More...

Blewett Pass Skate Skiing Options

February 14, 2022

Guidebook, Things to know

December 26. Over this snowless Christmas vacation, many Nordic skiers living in the Wenatchee Valley are getting frustrated by the lack of nearby places to go Nordic skiing. Stevens Pass Nordic is open as is... Read More...

Early Season Safety Equipment Checks

January 19, 2022

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: For all backcountry skiers out there or for those interested in learning about backcountry skiing, this is an article to prepare your gear for backcountry season or to assist you in what to purcha... Read More...

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