If you’ve been curious about Nordic skiing but put off by the idea of navigating crowded groomed trails or driving to distant ski areas, here’s good news. You can start your nordic skiing journey right in your backyard—or at a...Read More...
Special Olympics Washington Winter Games Return to Wenatchee February 28 – March 2, 2025 This year’s event marks the 35th anniversary of the Winter Games in Wenatchee, a milestone made possible by the dedication of volunteers and the local community....Read More...
Looking for ways to enjoy the snowy outdoors this season? NCW Libraries has you covered! Through their Library of Things, you can borrow snowshoes and Discover Passes, making it easier than ever to explore Washington’s winter wonderland. Check out what...Read More...
by Andy Dappen “Did you ruin it for her?” she asks. “Possibly,” I confess. Photo by Allison Dappen. Heather during happier days (downhill skiing). Will she go back to earning her turns? Maybe…. This was the third ski tour...Read More...
Earlier this month, I was on a ski vacation with extended family in the St. Anton am Arlberg region of Austria. It was just as you would expect: absolutely amazing. Skiing, family, and good food comprise the perfect vacation. More...Read More...
Most of the essential tools and supplies: iron, copper-bristled base brush, ski clamp, plastic scraper, wax, and file (for sharpening the scraper and ski edges). Note: Old irons like the one in this picture are NOT recommended — most people...Read More...
Skin Care – Cleaning Climbing Skins by Andy Dappen It inevitably happens to backcountry skiing skins—the glue, especially on the tails, turns into a mess of dirt, pine needles, and wax, causing the skins to peel off in use (a...Read More...
Gearing Up for Snowshoeing : Hardware and Accessoriesby Andy Dappen Defining snowshoeing for you There’s a continuum in how snowshoes may be used from walking wide and relatively flat Forest Service roads to using them on very steep slopes leading...Read More...
by Hans van Someren Gréve This is a story about recovery. December 9, 2017 was one of those days where all of Wenatchee was solidly overcast and yet the webcam at Mission Ridge showed sunny skies. As a retiree, I...Read More...
We decided it was time to share some of our tips with you in a new form of media (drum roll please)…..cue the video! Check out our video below on ways to stay safe and save cash on gear. Bright Colors Tip from...Read More...
