Wenatchee Outdoors

Becoming A Better Photographer 4-Part Series
2025-04-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Foothills Middle School, 1410 Maple St, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
This is a WenOut MEMBER ONLY 4-part Educational Series. Become a member now.
Looking to level up your photography game?? We have an opportunity waiting for you to join a professional photographer and WenOut board member Thom Schroeder for a fun, hands-on series all about capturing the beauty of the outdoors.
Location: Foothills Middle School
Details: Photography is a lifelong journey, and the great news is that anyone can improve their craft. In this four-part series, we’ll explore the development of three essential skills while incorporating assignments to help you apply them in your own work. This might seem daunting, but it’s meant to be accessible. We’ll steer clear of overly technical discussions about cameras and software, as there are plenty of resources available for that. All you need for this series is a camera (even your phone works) and a willingness to improve. While bringing a laptop to share your work would be beneficial, it’s not a requirement.
Session One: Tuesday March 25 6:30-8:00

Observation (90 minutes, includes a take-home assignment) We’ll dive into the first skill of becoming a better photographer: the art of observation. This involves being aware of your surroundings and learning to anticipate light, timing, and movement to create captivating images.

Session Two: Tuesday April 22 6:30-8:00

Visualization (90 minutes, includes a take-home assignment) In this session, we’ll focus on visualization—imagining your final photograph before capturing it. This includes aspects of composition and post-processing, considering what to include or exclude from the frame, and how to edit to achieve your envisioned result.

Session Three: Tuesday May 20 6:30-8:00

Manipulation (90 minutes, includes a take-home assignment) Often referred to as post-processing, this session will explore editing techniques while revisiting the first two skills to understand how they all integrate.

Session Four: June 17 6:30-8:00

Critique (90 minutes) Feedback is invaluable in the learning process. In our final session, we’ll review the photographs we’ve created and discuss ways to continue refining these three skills as we strive to become better photographers.

About Thom Schroeder:
Thom is a professional photographer with experience shooting across the country and in our local area. He runs a media and creative agency, Woolley Creative, collaborating with clients both locally and nationally. Thom and his family relocated to Wenatchee in 2018.
Spaces is limited, please reserve your spots below. Come to as many as you would like, you will select the ones you can attend when you register. If spots fill up, we will have a waitlist.
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Step Into Nature
2025-07-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-22 17:00 - 18:00
Do you want to take your family hiking or camping but feel unsure where to start, or wonder whether your family is even ready for outdoor adventures? Join friendly local experts from the Wenatchee River Institute & Wenatchee Outdoors for a low-pressure, fun-filled workshop series designed to help you explore the beauty of the Wenatchee area. Each indoor session will offer hands-on activities, games for kids, and tips for adults. Bring the whole family to one or all of the sessions on July 1st, 8th, and 15th at 5:00 pm. The fourth session on July 22nd will be an outdoor hike- location to be determined.
No registration required!

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181, Ext 5

Backpacking Class- Outdoor for All Ages
2025-08-07 15:00 - 17:00
Join our all-ages backpacking class!
Discover the essentials for a safe and enjoyable adventure: learn about gear, Leave No Trace principles, trail etiquette, top destinations, and everything else you need to hit the trail with confidence. We’ll also guide you through workouts tailored to every fitness level, so you’re fully prepared for your next hike. We can’t wait to help you build the skills and confidence to explore the outdoors!
Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill, 10701 Ski Hill Dr, Leavenworth, WA 98826
If you have any questions please contact: dhartl@sl-fnd.org or krissy@wenatcheeoutdoors.org

Stuart Lake Trash Cleanup Hike
2025-08-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Stuart Lake Trail
This is a test event (but could become a real event)
Help keep The Enchantments enchanting!
Note: Participation in this event require arduous physical activity and requires a certain level of fitness. Prior to the event, an organizer will reach out to each interested volunteer to help determine fitness to participate in this event.

Adventure Training: Get Trail Ready with Loaded Carries!
2025-09-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Saddle Rock Trailhead, 1130 Circle Street, Wenatchee, Washington, 98801, United States
Join Adam Vognild for a loaded carry, ruck, or weighted hike—different names for the same fun and challenging activity! Learn how to use “loaded carries” to build strength and endurance for backcountry adventures, whether you’re hiking, backpacking, skiing, or alpine climbing.
Why hike with weight? It’s a powerful mix of strength and conditioning that directly translates to better performance in the mountains. Loaded carries can be done anywhere, anytime, by anyone fit enough to hike in the hills.
During the session, we’ll cover the dos and don’ts of starting out and how to incorporate loaded carries into your training program safely and effectively.
Adam Vognild.
What to bring: your backpack, 2–3 gallons of water, and hiking poles. This session is suitable for anyone who can walk outdoors with a pack and wants to do it a little better!
Scroll to the bottom of this page to rsvp and save your spot. Max of 12.

Adam is a WenOut volunteer and owner and operator of Encompass Coaching, where he helps people become more resilient and achieve their health and wellness goals.
He can be reached at 509-669-0409 or encompassfitnesscoach@gmail.com

Ski Conditioning Class at CrossFit Covey
2025-10-02 18:30 - 20:00 | CrossFit Covey, 151 Easy Way, Suite 100, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
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Date: Thursday, October 2
Time: 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Location: CrossFit Covey, 151 Easy Way, Suite 100, Wenatchee, WA, 98801
Get your body ready for ski season with a ski-focused conditioning class hosted by Adam Vognild at CrossFit Covey! This workout will help you build strength, endurance, and mobility to make the most of your winter days on the slopes.
At Home Ski Prep class for Wenatchee Outdoors. For both backcountry and in-bounds downhill skiers. Learn how to prepare your body for a great winter season right in your own home. You will walk away with the knowledge of correct form and a weekly workout that you can do at home to enhance your on-slope fitness and improve your injury resistance.
Details:

Be prepared to work out while we review proper form and complete a short workout.

Please bring clean gym/workout shoes.

A trial waiver must be signed in advance, link will be emailed once signed up.

Spots are limited to 12 participants, so be sure to sign up early!
Lets Go!!

Hands-On Bike Maintenance: 3-Part Workshop Series
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Ridge Cyclesport, 509 N Western Ave. STE 106, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Wenatchee Outdoors and Ridge Cyclesports are partnering to offer WenOut members a Hands-On Bike Maintenance 3-part Workshop Series, led by instructors Phil Cibicki, Evan Plews, and Connor Barrows. The sessions will take place on November 18, December 16, and January 20 from 6:30-8:30pm.

>>>>REGISTRATION REQUIRED<<<<
Scroll to the bottom to RSVP. Space is limited.
Note: Only sign up if you can attend all classes.
Individual Class Descriptions

Class 1– November 18, 2025 6:30-8:30pm
Bike Ride Prep: Readying your bike for a smoother ride.

~30 min. lecture: tools and supplies (including emergency repair kit items), fundamental skills overview
~90 min. hands-on fundamental skills lab: transmission cleaning and lubrication, basic shift and brake adjustment, suspension setup, flat repair
if extra time permits: appropriate elective skills upon request

Class 2 – December 16, 2025 6:30-8:30pm
Bike Adjustment: Tuning and customizing your bike for a better experience.

~30 min. lecture: tools and supplies, fundamental skills overview
~90 min. hands-on fundamental skills lab: advanced shift and brake adjustment, dropper and saddle adjustment
if extra time permits: appropriate elective skills upon request

Class 3 – January 20, 2026 6:30-8:30pm
Bike Maintenance: Servicing your bike for a longer life.

~30 min. lecture: tools and supplies, fundamental skills overview
~90 min. hands-on fundamental skills lab: brake pad replacement, tubeless setup, cable and housing replacement, wheel truing, bearing assessment and lubrication
if extra time permits: appropriate elective skills upon request

Please note: class content will be flexible and depend on time, student experience, and the bikes brought in.

We may cover extra elective skills at the end of the lab if time allows, such as:
-Chain sizing and repair
-Driver body cleaning and pawl lubrication
-Derailleur hanger alignment
-Cup brake bleeds
-Headset adjustment
-Hub adjustment

After registering we will reach out to collect your bike’s brand, model, and condition. We’ll do our best to include all bikes, but we especially encourage bringing bikes that aren’t in perfect condition, since they provide more real-world problems for everyone to learn from. Each class will start with a ~30-minute lecture covering the skills and tools needed. The remaining ~90 minutes will be hands-on lab time, the class will be working in pairs at stands.

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-03-26 15:30 - 16:30
Wenatchee Outdoors is looking forward to offering kids outings this spring each Thursday. Activities will include hiking, biking, birding, story time, and more. Details and locations will vary each week. Dates include: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28.
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Horan Natural Area
Details: Join us for a bird watching walk through Horan Natural Area. We will look for different birds throughout the walk, and hopefully see the eagles nest! We will start at Confluence Park, walk to the end of Horan Natural Area and back. This should be about a 2 mile mostly flat walk. Bikes are not allowed in Horan, strollers are ok.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-04-02 15:30 - 16:30
Wenatchee Outdoors is looking forward to offering kids outings this spring each Thursday. Activities will include hiking, biking, birding, story time, and more. Details and locations will vary each week. Dates include: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28.
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Time: 3:30
Location: Kenzie Landing
Guest: Virginia Shoup from Wenatchee River Institute
Details: We will hike the Kenzie’s Landing trail up to the three-trail saddle and back down. This will be approximately a 1-1.5 mile hike, 400ft of elevation gain. Virginia Shoup from Wenatchee River Institute will lead a discussion following the hike on the picnic table by the trailhead.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-04-09 15:30 - 16:30
Wenatchee Outdoors is looking forward to offering kids outings this spring each Thursday. Activities will include hiking, biking, birding, story time, and more. Details and locations will vary each week. Dates include: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28.
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Time: 3:30
Location: Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division St, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Guest: Join Angela as she leads the kids through the WRI Story Walk on campus! 📖🌳 Fun stories, fresh air, and outdoor adventure await!
Details: The Wenatchee River Institute Story Walk offers a charming way for families to engage with nature and literacy simultaneously along the Leavenworth waterfront. Located on the WRI campus, this self-guided activity features deconstructed pages of a children’s picture book installed on signposts along a gentle, shaded trail. The walk covers a distance of 0.25 to 0.4 miles, making it an easy, accessible loop for strollers and young children. With stories that rotate seasonally to reflect the changing environment, it provides a fresh and educational outdoor experience that is free and open to the public year-round.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-04-16 15:30 - 16:30
Wenatchee Outdoors is looking forward to offering kids outings this spring each Thursday. Activities will include hiking, biking, birding, story time, and more. Details and locations will vary each week. Dates include: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28.
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Time: 3:30
Location: Rocky Reach Dam, 5000 State Hwy 97A, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Guest: Kristin Lodge from Rocky Reach Discovery Center
Details: We will have representatives from the Rocky Reach Dam helping us learn about salmon for our nature and conservation inspired learning! This will take place in the lower sheltered area at the Rocky Reach Discovery Center. Kids can play on the playground following the salmon activities or explore around the Discovery Center.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-04-23 15:30 - 16:30
Wenatchee Outdoors is looking forward to offering kids outings this spring each Thursday. Activities will include hiking, biking, birding, story time, and more. Details and locations will vary each week. Dates include: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28.
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Time: 3:30
Location: Old Butte via Jacobson Trail head
Guest: Jenise Coates a Wenatchee Outdoors volunteer
Details: We will be hiking the Old Butte trail while reading the story boards along the way. We will start at the Jacobson Trailhead. This hike will be about 1.6 miles round trip with about 200-400 feet elevation gain. Jenise Coates will join us for a discussion about nature journaling during the hike.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-04-30 15:30 - 16:30
Wenatchee Outdoors is looking forward to offering kids outings this spring each Thursday. Activities will include hiking, biking, birding, story time, and more. Details and locations will vary each week. Dates include: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28.
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Time: 3:30
Location: Pybus Public Market, 3 N. Worthen St., Wenatchee, WA 98801
Guest: Jenise Coates, Wenatchee Outdoors volunteer
Details: This will be a wheels outing! Plan to bike, scooter, roller blade, etc. We will start at Pybus and head to Walla Walla Park and back. Jenise Coates will be back to lead a discussion about nature journaling following the ride.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-05-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Castlerock Trailhead, 1963 Castlerock Ave, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Wenatchee Outdoors is looking forward to offering kids outings this spring each Thursday. Activities will include hiking, biking, birding, story time, and more. Details and locations will vary each week. Dates include: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28.
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Time: 3:30
Location: Castlerock Trailhead, 1963 Castlerock Ave, Wenatchee
Guest: Riley Baxter, YMCA
Details: Calling all scientists! We will be joined by Ryley Baxter of the YMCA, who will be bringing microscopes for us to examine our “findings” from the activity. We’ll meet at the Castlerock Trailhead. Kids are welcome to hike the lower Castlerock loop, and then once finished we can use the microscopes to explore terrain around Castlerock area. *We practice Leave No Trace at Wenatchee Outdoors, and will do our best to leave the trailhead and area as we found it.*
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-05-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Squilchuck State Park, 2805 Mission Ridge Road, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Wenatchee Outdoors is looking forward to offering kids outings this spring each Thursday. Activities will include hiking, biking, birding, story time, and more. Details and locations will vary each week. Dates include: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28.
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Time: 3:30
Location: Squilchuck State Park, 2805 Mission Ridge Road, Wenatchee
Guest: Thom Schroeder, Wenatchee Outdoors President
Details: Come ride the pump track at Squilchuck State Park! BYOB- bring your own bike. Discover Pass required to park at Squilchuck!
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-05-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Enchantment Park, 299 Enchantment Way, Leavenworth, WA, United States
Wenatchee Outdoors is looking forward to offering kids outings this spring each Thursday. Activities will include hiking, biking, birding, story time, and more. Details and locations will vary each week. Dates include: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28.
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Time: 3:30
Location: Enchantment Park, 300 Enchantment Park Way, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Details: Join us at Enchantment Park in Leavenworth for outdoor play, biking at the pump track, or a walk through Blackbird Island.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-05-28 15:30 - 16:30 | Confluence State Park, 333 Olds Station Rd, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Wenatchee Outdoors is looking forward to offering kids outings this spring each Thursday. Activities will include hiking, biking, birding, story time, and more. Details and locations will vary each week. Dates include: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28.
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Time: 3:30
Location: Confluence State Park, 333 Olds Station Road, Wenatchee
Guest: Riley Baxter, YMCA
Details: Calling all scientists Part 2! Riley from the YMCA is back this week with microscopes. We can meet at Confluence State Park by the playground for playtime and microscope exploring of the nature at Confluence.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*
