Winter | Wenatchee Outdoors

Mission Ridge Expansion Proposal-Comments Due in March

March 18, 2020

The Wenatchee business community, as reported by such articles in the Wenatchee World, have supported the Mission Ridge Proposed Expansion and the economic opportunity that is hoped to spin off of ski-area deve... Read More...

Tronsen Head Ski Loop

March 9, 2020

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

Jim Brisbine has been climbing Washington peaks for 40+ years, documenting hundreds of summits and thousands of trail miles in words and pictures. Jim recently went on a backcountry ski outing with Todd, Yoko, ... Read More...

Stevens Pass & the Hitch-Hiker

March 2, 2020

Adventure, Guidebook

The Hitch-Hiker by Andy Dappen "Going to the Pass?" Snow sticks to the hitch-hiker's pile hat as he sticks his dripping beard through the car window. I want to tell him I didn't pull over to pick him... Read More...

Backcountry Skiing – Where to Go?

February 26, 2020

Things to know

A 'tweener' destination. Skiing on Cannon Mountain up the Icicle Cany For backcountry skiers, much about a safe and enjoyable day of touring is wrapped up in the decision of where you ski. Knowing something... Read More...

Horseshoe Lake

February 24, 2020

Guidebook

By Chester Marler What does a 64-year-old hardcore outdoor enthusiast do for a birthday celebration? Canoeing on the Wenatchee or Columbia might do. So might a foothills hike just above town. But if you... Read More...

Whitewater Kayaking: A Four-Season Sport

February 21, 2020

Adventure

Whitewater Kayaking: A Four-Season Sport by Tom Potter When I started kayaking in 2009, the thought of traveling down a river strapped into a kayak was terrifying. However, like anything in life, after ... Read More...

Keystone Point

February 19, 2020

Guidebook

Attractions: If you're looking for an early-season hiking opportunity and don't mind exploring sagebrush country without a trail, this hike usually offers snow-free walking by late February and terrific vi... Read More...

Conditions First, Location Next

February 14, 2020

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

Conditions First, Location Next by Andy Dappen Patti Janisch skiing the shady side of the East Ridge. The unexpected snow blanketing Wenatchee over the evening changed everything. The intended route u... Read More...

Skin Tips for Climbing Skins

February 12, 2020

Gear, Things to know

Skin Tips for Climbing Skins by Andy Dappen Following are some questions that inquiring minds have asked me, over the years, about climbing skins for backcountry skiing. Q: Should Nordic skiers, not just... Read More...

Shaser Creek-Middle Fork

February 7, 2020

Guidebook

ATTRACTIONS: Quickly accessed snow zone with relatively light snowmobile traffic. This trip is a pleasant, solitary mosey up logging roads below about 4000 feet. Above that there are some wonderful subalp... Read More...

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