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The Athletic Life-Sisterhood of the Rope with Katy Pfannenstein

April 11, 2022

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...

Should I try classic skiing or skate skiing?

January 10, 2022

Gear, Things to know, Uncategorized, What's Happening

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...

Winter Update from Lake Wenatchee State Park

December 8, 2021

Things to know, What's Happening

by Paul Tomas In past years local Nordic skiers may have noticed an abundance of Snow-Cat breakdowns along the ski trails. These breakdowns would require many hours to recover the Snow-Cat or to haul equipment... Read More...

Mission Ridge Purchases Blacktail Mountain Ski Area in Montana

November 22, 2021

Things to know, What's Happening

Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort today announced its purchase of Blacktail Mountain Ski Area located in Lakeside, Montana. “We are really excited to get to know the Montana ski community and feel that Bl... Read More...

Adams-Lost & Found

October 29, 2021

Adventure

Adams-Lost and Found by Andy Dappen “Do you really want to rummage around there? There could be a body in those sleeping bags.” The shredded and abandoned tent. The scene at the Lunch Counter halfway up Mt. ... Read More...

Steliko Lookout Available for Overnight Rental

June 4, 2021

Things to know, What's Happening

Steliko Lookout Available For Overnight Rental View of the newly constructed bed platforms inside Steliko Lookout. USDA Forest Service photo by Jon Meier. Nestle into your sleeping bag at the top of a mo... Read More...

Hog Loppet 201

March 24, 2021

Adventure, Guidebook

Hog Loppet 201 by Andy Dappen For decades the Hog Loppet was a locally famous Nordic ski event. On a Saturday in late February some 400 Nordic skiers rode the lifts up the Mission Ridge Ski Area then struck off... Read More...

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