Connor Gross Wenatchee
In this episode, we head to Wenatchee to catch up with Connor Gross, owner of Venture Barber Company and a proud local with deep roots in the community.
Connor brings a fresh, funny, and thoughtful take on what makes Wenatchee special—from the local lore of Pershing Street to nights filled with cheap beer and punk shows at Wally’s House of Booze. His picks aren’t in the guidebooks, but they’re exactly the kind of places that give a town its soul.
And when winter rolls around, Connor’s all in at Mission Ridge, his go-to spot for powder days and mountain escapes—just 20 minutes from town but a world away from the everyday.
Whether you know Wenatchee well or you’re just passing through, Connor’s stories offer an insider’s view into the character, quirks, and community that make this Central Washington town worth a closer look.
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