Canister Stove Tricks
I’ve taken several multi-day trips this spring and summer with a Jetboil Stove, which like many lightweight stoves runs off canisters filled with a blended isopro fuel, and each time I pack I'm faced with the n... Read More...
Beginner’s Guide to Trail Running
With the season's changing, the staff at WenatcheeOutdoors.org have noticed we have been doing more trail running lately than other activities. This is due in part to the wet weather we have been having here an... Read More...
Duncan Ridge to Duncan Hill
A ridge outing that starts high and stays high. The trail follows a high forested ridge until about 6700 feet and then breaks out into open country with fabulous views of the Entiat River Valley, Seven Fing... Read More...
Icicle Canyon-Pearly Gates
Pearly Gates is a north-facing crag in the Icicle Creek Canyon near Leavenworth providing shaded rock climbing and excellent crack climbing on clean, white granite. There aren’t that many easily accessed no... Read More...
Wenatchee River Road-Mnt. Biking & Camping
Wenatchee River Road - Mountain Biking and Camping
by Rob Mullins
The Wenatchee River Road north from Highway 2 at Chiwaukum Creek traverses an area of the Wenatchee National Forest that has become more pri... Read More...
Desmarais Twins: Gear Recommendations
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...
Bikepacking
by Andy Dappen Single track riding along Tronsen Ridge. Some parts of the ridge are rocky and technical. Still this load-carrying system worked well. Keeping it light is crucial. “If any one passes us, they... Read More...
Always Take a Pack-Even on Short Hikes
Always Take a Pack – Even on Short Hikes
by Jaana Hatton
You're thinking of a quick hike, just a few hour walk, so you can forget about the pack, right? Think again. Given the possibility of injuries, navi... Read More...
Sharing the Trail
Sharing the Trail
by Alix Whitener
As much as we all enjoy the peaceful experience of having the trail to ourselves, chances are we’re likely to be sharing the trail with others, many of whom use different mo... Read More...
Trekking Poles-The Why & The How
Trekking Poles - The Why and The How
by Andy Dappen
Should you walk with or without them? Certainly they’re not needed by everyone, but anyone with tweaks and/or injuries to the ankles, knees, hips, or lower... Read More...