Spring | Wenatchee Outdoors

Knocking Heads with Peshastin Creek

June 29, 2022

A peaceful but pretty piece of Peshastin Creek. by Andy Dappen Sometimes when fear, self doubt, or laziness undermines your desire to tackle a trip on your bucket list, the simple ability to say, "I've done ... Read More...

Worming through Hyperspace

May 30, 2022

Guidebook, Things to know

Looking up into 'The Pressure Chamber.' By John Plotz There is nothing more aggravating than having an itch you can't scratch. It's usually centered around the middle of your back, dead center between the sc... Read More...

Desmarais Twins: Gear Recommendations

May 13, 2022

Adventure, Gear

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...

Town to Summit Loop

April 13, 2022

Guidebook, Things to know

Town to Summit Loop By Ray Birks Two riders taking a break at the Columbia River overlook. This report is part of a series, written for Wenatchee Outdoors, to document some of the classic mountain bik... Read More...

The Reluctant Birder

April 1, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

The Reluctant Birder by Molly Steere This article was originally posted on the Visit Wenatchee Valley blog. I have fostered an irrational fear of birds for the majority of my life. Maybe it's because I saw... Read More...

Earliest Spring Wildflowers

March 18, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

Written By: Marc Dilley With longer days and melting snow, the earliest of the wildflowers have begun their show in the foothills of Chelan County. To the west of the Wenatchee Valley on the Sage Hills... Read More...

Sharing the Trail

March 16, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

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...

Beginner’s Guide to Trail Running

March 14, 2022

Things to know

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...

Reserve-ations for Two

March 4, 2022

Gear, Things to know

by Ray Birks One topic of conversation that pops up occasionally with my buddies on rides or road trips is, “What technology or piece of gear has changed mountain biking the most since you started riding?” We ... Read More...

Big Snow

December 29, 2021

Adventure, Guidebook

by Tom Janisch “Big Snow is well named, for its expansive, rounded summit area and gentle northern slopes keep a white cover much of the summer…It is an excellent ski tour from Lake Dorothy. The summit... Read More...

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