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+10 10 votes

Reynolds-Rennie Loop: The Wallowas of Chelan County

by Andy Dappen on 05/10/2013 18:39 0 comments , 324 views
Categories: Stupid Fun - Article, Skiing-Alpine,Nordic,BC, Climbing-Mtn,Ice,Rock
Tags: climbing, backcountry skiing, ski touring, chelan sawtooth wilderness, washington, twisp, reynolds peak, rennie peak

The Wallowa Mountains tower over the plains of northeastern Oregon. I cut my teeth there as a backcountry skier so they are near and dear to me. When it comes to skiing beautiful Wallowaesque terrain, however, the mountains of the Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness are less visited and a whole lot closer...

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+11 11 votes

Open Season on the Sage Hills

by W.O. Staff on 04/04/2013 15:45 1 comment , 553 views
Categories: Living Here, Trail Running, Stupid Fun - Article, Hiking-Backpack
Tags: sage hills, chelan-douglas land trust, horse lake, foothills, lester trail, homestead trail
The Sage Hills trails opened for the season this past Monday, tempting us to get out on one of the nicest days of the year so far. Conditions are excellent in Sage Hills right now, and we found dry, sandy trails and a whole mess of blooming wildflowers.
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+10 10 votes

WenOut Day - How Did You Spend It?

by W.O. Staff on 03/26/2013 10:35 3 comments , 334 views
Categories: Living Here, Stupid Fun - Article, Skiing-Alpine,Nordic,BC, Features, Editorials-Issues
“I’m taking the day off because of you,” Mike Rolfs told us. “So what are you all doing for WenatcheeOutdoors Day?” Turns out that on this official day of outdoor play the wicked Mr. Rolfs was able to suck our poor editor into his sinful schemes...We'd also like to know how you spent the day, so add a 'comment' telling us your tale.
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+4 4 votes

Club Runs - Thursday Night Fever

by W.O. Staff on 03/11/2013 17:43 0 comments , 1837 views
Categories: Living Here, Trail Running, Stupid Fun - Article, Family Fun, Health
Tags: saddle rock, running, apple capital loop trail, training, runwenatchee
Every Thursday evening RunWenatchee organizes a Club Run on the Loop Trail. The run has a rolling start between 5 to 6 p.m. and all comers are welcomed. Even though our editor dislikes running, we sent him to find out why about 150 people show up every Thursday for these suckers. Here's his take about the demented.
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+17 17 votes

Play More - Celebrate WenatcheeOutdoors Day

by W.O. Staff on 03/06/2013 19:21 2 comments , 423 views
Categories: Living Here, Stupid Fun - Article, Family Fun, Biking-Mtn & Road, Hiking-Backpack, Health, Editorials-Issues
Tags: hiking, climbing, paddling, running, biking, skiing, just get out, wenatcheeoutdoors day

We’re spending so many hours in the office that it feels like we must work for WenatcheeIndoors. Do you feel the same? Do you need a break from YourCompany Indoors? We're here to help: Tell your boss you can't work on  March 22 because ... it's WenatcheeOutdoors Day.
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+198 198 votes

Animal Tracks Quiz

by W.O. Staff on 03/05/2013 15:40 2 comments , 774 views
Categories: Stupid Fun - Article, Family Fun, Natural History-Activity, Photo Entries, Nature Stories
Tags: slideshow, quiz, animal tracks, awful puns

Perhaps you’ve been hiking and seen fresh animal tracks you couldn't identify. Was that print from a St. Bernard? Or, was it evidence that a cougar stalked your trek to the summit? We’ve made this slideshow quiz to walk you through some of the tracks, scat, fur, and other animal signs you might find in North Central Washington.
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+10 10 votes

Treasure on the Loop: Gift Card Giveaway

by Shelly Forster on 02/21/2013 00:15 1 comment , 595 views
Categories: Deals, Stupid Fun - Article, Stupid Activities, Family Fun, Hiking-Backpack
Tags: giveaway, scavenger hunt, sports outlet gift card
Last week AmeriCorps volunteer Shelly Forster walked down to the Wenatchee Row and Paddle Club boathouse, hoping for a quiet late afternoon paddle. Instead she found the devious Squilchuck Trolls and their fabled treasure trove. Although she was unworthy to claim the treasure, you can follow the clues posted here and on the Forum for your chance to find the hidden Sports Outlet gift card.
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+9 9 votes

Fledging Snowshoers Spread Wings

by Steve Godfrey on 02/19/2013 20:22 0 comments , 385 views
Categories: Snowshoeing, Stupid Fun - Article, Hiking-Backpack
Tags: hiking, snowshoeing, family fun, stupid fun

The emails started flying Friday morning. A week after the end-of-course final trek, the graduates of the Wenatchee Outdoors Snowshoeing Class were eager to put new knowledge to the test. Destination: Peak 6,056 beyond Clara Lake.


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+13 13 votes

Tronsen Cardinal Points Tour

by W.O. Staff on 02/14/2013 19:43 1 comment , 531 views
Categories: Stupid Fun - Article, Skiing-Alpine,Nordic,BC
Tags: blewett pass, backcountry skiing, tronsen ridge, stupid fun, mission creek

Despite the early-winter, splendid-snow conditions that we enjoyed around Central Washington, it’s been six weeks since measurable snow fell on the peaks surrounding Blewett Pass. Now the north-facing ski lines off Diamond Head and Windy Knob are tired and scarred from over-use. No matter. The Blewett Pass environs offer a warehouse of other interesting ski tours that few bother to visit.

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+7 7 votes

The Five-Mile Final Exam

by Andy Dappen on 02/13/2013 18:30 2 comments , 379 views
Categories: Living Here, Snowshoeing, Stupid Fun - Article, Family Fun
Tags: wenatchee, leavenworth, snowshoeing, near blewett pass, best snowshoe outings, snowshoe trips
After four weeks of grueling mental preparation on winter survival gear, avalanche safety, and backcountry navigation, the partcipants of our Self-Sufficient Snowshoeing Class were put to the test. Did they find their way or become a Donner-Party-styled disaster?
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