Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort is thrilled to announce that the 2024/25 season will kick off on Saturday, November 23rd. This pre-Thanksgiving opening marks the 12th time in 13 years that Mission Ridge has launched its season on or... Read More...
Leavenworth’s Carolyn Phillips Wins at National Master Skier Championship by Marlene Farrell Carolyn Phillips has racked up many podium finishes over her long career of racing—in skiing and previously also in crew and triathlons—but this year is significant. Phillips is... Read More...
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 purchase to get started. Early... Read More...
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 2023-24 season. (Nominations are the spring precursor announcement... Read More...
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 very best. Individual female and male title... Read More...
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 the Chelan Sawtooths –... Read More...
Bad Ending to Great Backcountry by Liz Dunham The day started out wonderfully. Tumwater canyon was gorgeous under the cloudy sky; recent avalanche paths were visible between the evergreen forests and bare winter larches. After a stretch of especially freezing... Read More...
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 Plain Hardware owner, Rob Whitten, less than a decade ago, together with the trail system on which they... Read More...
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. She travels abroad, speaks at TedTalks and is an... Read More...
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 to know what... Read More...