Wenatchee Outdoors

The 70 Project
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TBD, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
In this slideshow presentation, Andy Dappen discusses his year-long Seventy Project. In the year between his last and his next June birthday, Andy plans to mountain bike 70 days, ski 70 days, paddle 70 days, summit 70 peaks, lead 70 outdoor rock routes of a specified difficulty, lead 70 indoor rock climbs of a specified difficulty, enjoy 70 outings with his wife, take outings with 70 different people, ascend 210,000 vertical feet (70K x 3), travel 1,400 non-motorized miles (70 x 20), and more.
This presentations discusses the whys and wherefores of the project, shows slides of various adventures along the way, presents lessons learned and challenges encountered, fesses up to where he is and is not on pace, and strives to motivate others to take on projects of their own.

Easy snowshoe at NEW Stemilt Basin Non-Motorized Snopark
2024-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Stemilt Basin Non-Motorized Snopark (Orr Creek Rd), Orr Creek Rd, at junction of Stemilt Loop Rd, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Easy 3 mi snowshoe to the lower junction to explore the newly designated Stemilt Basin Non-Motorized Snopark.
Participants looking for a longer trek with more elevation (6mi round trip with 1200ft gain) may elect to self-guide to Upper Wheeler Resevoir.
This outing will be to familiarize users with this amazing addition to Wenatchee’s non motorized winter use area; offering beginner to advanced winter hobbyists a large area to play in the snow.
***Parking at this time is limited; please carpool or reach out to Robert Arnold to coordinate. Lincoln Park public parking on Methow Street is a great place to meet 30min prior to outing.

WenOut Hike!
2024-03-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Jacobson Preserve Trail, 1811 Skyline Dr, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Join WenOut team member Thom Schroeder on a family friendly hike of the lower Jacobson Trail. Park at the W.R.A.C. (against the fence side) walk to the trailhead with the kiosk to meet up. Look for wildflowers blooming including Arrowleaf Balsamroot, Lupine, Sagebrush Buttercup, Blue Bells, Yellow Bells and more! Hike around the lower loop of the Jacobson Preserve trail. This is a FREE event. RSVP’s are appreciated, please scroll below to RSVP.

River Walk starting at Pybus
2024-04-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Join WenOut team member Jena Edwards for a stroll along the loop trail. Meet outside on the South Plaza of the Pybus Public Market, at the top of the stairs to the loop trail. The walk will be about 3 miles total on the Apple Capital Loop trail, out 1.5 miles and back 1.5 miles, meeting and ending at Pybus. Make some new friends, take in the spring season and enjoy the great outdoors! Please rsvp (scroll down further on page). Thank you!

Running Speed Group
2024-04-10 06:30 - 08:00 | Peshastin Dryden Elementary Track, 10001 School St, Peshastin, WA, United States
For intermediate to advanced runners, join WenOut team member Marlene Farrell for early morning speed intervals to help runners who like to race or to stay in shape. Marlene and crew meet weekly on Wednesdays, and location and time can vary.
However, for this one the group is meeting at PD Elementary at 6:30am. They will run a 3-4 mile warm up on a local trail and then we go to the PD track for intervals. They plan to do 2 x 1 mile with pretty full recovery in between, and maybe throw in a 400 or two at the end.
Please rsvp by scrolling down and hitting the rsvp button. Thank you!

Rock Climbing Basics!
2024-04-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Riverfront Rock Gym, 1319 Walla Walla Avenue, WENATCHEE, 98801, United States
Join Wenatchee Outdoors Executive Director Sarah Shaffer to view the fundamentals of how to rock climb! Whether you have never climbed in your life, or have tried it a time or two inside, let’s get down some basics on how to “clean” a route when outside now that the weather is warming up along with discuss “lead” climbing and how to accomplish this outdoors. We can also gain basic knowledge for knots used for climbing and have some more advanced classes down the road for other knot options. At a later date we can take a field trip! Please RSVP below so we can plan accordingly. Location is Riverfront Rock Gym (a separate waiver will need to be filled out per person at the climbing gym before doing the walk through of the gym).

Bike the Apple Capital Loop
2024-05-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Meet up with Wenatchee Outdoors Board President Ben Edwards for a casual bike ride around the Apple Capital Loop Trail. Meet at Pybus and bike the full 10-mile loop. We may stop at a local watering hole at the end.

Walk Along the River
2024-05-29 09:00 - 10:00
Join Krissy Richerson team member for Wenatchee Outdoors for a short morning walk along the Columbia River starting at the 19th Street Loop Trailhead in East Wenatchee. Krissy plans to walk North approximately 25 minutes with the group before turning around to head back. A nice way to start the morning is to get the legs moving and make some new friends!

River Walk starting at Pybus
2024-06-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
We will meet outside on the South Plaza of the Pybus Public Market, at the top of the stairs to the loop trail. We will walk about 3 miles total on the Apple Capital Loop trail, out 1.5 miles and back 1.5 miles, meeting and ending at Pybus.

Inclusive Community Hike!
2024-06-22 08:00 - 13:00
We are excited for you to join us at an inclusive outdoor hike to Clara Lake on June 22, specifically for our vibrant Latino community but this will also be a bilingual hike as well so that both native English speakers and Spanish speakers can attend. This is not just any hike, but a unique opportunity for individuals of all ages, from various walks of life, to come together and connect with the beauty of the outdoors!
The hike, scheduled to begin at 8 am (meet at the Mission Ridge parking lot) and conclude around 11 am, will be followed by a community celebration featuring a BBQ (Carne Asada) at Lincoln Park in Wenatchee (the small picnic shelter). We are proud to partner with La Pera Radio Station to promote the event, and Mr. Rafael Aguilar, El Tio Tony, will be joining us to capture the spirit of the day in a video. We anticipate a significant turnout, making this a truly memorable and exciting day for all. Please RSVP below so we can figure out how many are attending.

River Walk starting at Pybus
2024-07-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Join WenOut team member Jena Edwards outside on the South Plaza of the Pybus Public Market, at the top of the stairs to the loop trail for a fun and leisurely walk. The walk will be about 3 miles total on the Apple Capital Loop trail, out 1.5 miles and back 1.5 miles, meeting and ending at Pybus. Join us! Please rsvp at the button below. Looking foward to having you join us!

WenOut Tuesday Series, Horan Natural Area Walk
2024-09-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Walla Walla Point Park, 1351 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Have you been to the Horan Natural Area between Walla Walla Point Park and Confluence State Park? The Horan Natural Area is a wonderful place to take a quiet stroll, enjoy the river, and see some cute critters and wildlife along the way. We will start at Walla Walla Point Park, in the north parking lot by the softball fields, walk north through the Horan Natural Area to the bridge over the Wenatchee river and turn back. A nice way to end the work day is to get moving and make some new friends!

Due to construction on 19th street loop and the east side of the loop to resurface, the Outing has been relocated to Walla Walla Park.

WenOut Tuesday Series, Run and Pizza
2024-09-10 17:30 - 18:30 | King Pizza, 30 S Wenatchee Ave #2B, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Like running and pizza? Join Alli for a casual run starting at King Pizza on Orondo Street, run down Orondo to the loop, then run across the South End Pedestrian bridge, turn around and run back to King Pizza. Runners can grab a drink or table afterward to eat pizza and socialize.

WenOut Tuesday Series-River Walk Starting at Pybus
2024-09-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Join WenOut team member Jena for a fun and leisurely walk along the loop trail. Meet outside of Pybus on the South Plaza of the Pybus Public Market, at the top of the stairs to the loop trail. The walk will be about 3 miles total on the Apple Capital Loop trail, out 1.5 miles and back 1.5 miles, meeting and ending at Pybus. Please rsvp at the button below. Looking forward to having you join us!

WenOut Tuesday Series-Intro to Trail Running
2024-09-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Jacobson Preserve Trail, 1811 Skyline Dr, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Interested in trying out trail running? This event is for you! We were born to walk. Trail running is simply walking at a slightly faster pace on slightly uneven ground. This requires a little more coordination, which is what we’ll focus on as we explore the lower Jacobsen trails. Nothing fancy is required for this event. Wear your footwear of choice and come ready to have a great time!

WenOut Tuesday Series-River Walk Starting at Pybus
2024-10-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Join WenOut team member Rebecca for a fun and leisurely walk along the loop trail. Meet outside of Pybus on the South Plaza of the Pybus Public Market at the top of the stairs to the loop trail. The walk will be about 3 miles on the Apple Capital Loop trail, out 1.5 miles and back 1.5 miles, meeting and ending at Pybus. RSVP at the button below. Looking forward to having you join us!

WenOut Tues Series – Leavenworth Intro to Adding Speed to Your Running
2024-10-08 17:30 - 18:30
Join WenOut Board member Marlene at Enchantment Park (300 Enchantment Park Way, Leavenworth) for fun and easy running on the wide river trails of Enchantment Park and Blackbird Island. Marlene will introduce the topic of adding intervals or fartleks to your runs to help gain strength, aerobic capacity and help you prepare for a community 5k. We’ll do a few intervals (with rest after) appropriate for all skill levels. Total running, ~4 miles.

WenOut Tuesday Series-River Walk-Meeting at Pybus
2024-10-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Join WenOut team member Jena, outside on the South Plaza of the Pybus Public Market, at the top of the stairs to the loop trail for a fun and leisurely walk. The walk will be about 3 miles total on the Apple Capital Loop trail, out 1.5 miles and back 1.5 miles, meeting and ending at Pybus. Please rsvp at the button below. Looking forward to having you join us!

Mission Ridge Tamarack Fest Hike at Midway!
2024-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Mission Ridge, 7500 Mission Ridge Rd, Wenatchee, Wa, 98801, United States
Mission Ridge and Wenatchee Outdoors are partnering for the Mission Ridge Tamarack Festival, Saturday October 19!
Join Wenatchee Outdoors team member, Becky for a hike to Midway at Mission Ridge. We will start behind the lodge, ascend to Midway via the summer road, then return. This is a great area to enjoy the larches changing color in October, don’t forget to bring your camera!

Please scroll down to rsvp.

Location: Mission Ridge Lodge
Mileage: 1.54 miles
Elevation: 600 ft

For more information click here.

Mission Ridge Tamarack Festival Hike to Clara Lake
2024-10-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Mission Ridge, 7500 Mission Ridge Rd, Wenatchee, Wa, 98801, United States
Mission Ridge and Wenatchee Outdoors are partnering at the Mission Ridge Tamarack Festival Saturday October 19!

Join Wenatchee Outdoors team members, Ben and Jena, for an out and back hike to Clara Lake. The trailhead is located at the entrance to the parking area for Mission Ridge. You will go uphill through the larch trees, and then will enter a meadow just before arriving at Clara Lake. This a good spot to see larches changing color in October, have those cameras ready!

Please scroll down and click on the link to rsvp. Looking forward to having you join us!

Location: Mission Ridge
Distance 2.8 miles total
Elevation 912 ft

Tamarack Festival Event Link

Mission Ridge Tamarack Festival Hike to Midway
2024-10-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Mission Ridge, 7500 Mission Ridge Rd, Wenatchee, Wa, 98801, United States
Mission Ridge and Wenatchee Outdoors are partnering for the Tamarack Festival.

Join Wenatchee Outdoors team member, Alli for a hike to Midway. We will start behind the lodge, ascend to Midway via the summer road, then return. This is a great area to enjoy the larches changing color in October, don’t forget to bring your camera!

Please rsvp by clicking the button below. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Location: Mission Ridge Lodge
Mileage: 1.54 miles
Elevation: 600 ft

Tamarack Festival Event Link

Mission Ridge Tamarack Fest Hike to Clara Lake!
2024-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Mission Ridge, 7500 Mission Ridge Rd, Wenatchee, Wa, 98801, United States
Join a Wenatchee Outdoors team member, for an out and back hike to Clara Lake! The trailhead is located at the entrance to the parking area for Mission Ridge. You will go uphill through the trees and will enter a meadow just before arriving at Clara Lake. This a beautiful spot to see larches changing color in October, have those cameras ready! This is a free event.

Please scroll down to rsvp and click the rsvp button.

Location: Mission Ridge
Distance 2.8 miles total
Elevation 912 ft

Tamarack Festival Event Link

WenOut Tuesday Series
2024-10-22 17:30 - 18:30
We are working on finalizing the location of this outing, will update as soon as possible.

Pickleball
2024-10-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Rotary Park, Mulberry Lane, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Pickleball at Rotary Park! Please bring your own paddles.

WenOut Tuesday Series, Loop Bike Ride
2024-10-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Walla Walla Point Park, 1351 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Join Wenatchee Outdoors team member Krissy for a short, family friendly, bike ride along the Columbia River starting at the Walla Walla Point Park. We will meet by the restrooms left of the toys. Krissy plans to head South to the bridge before turning around to head back.

Free Race Walking Clinic
2024-11-09 09:00 - 10:00
Free Clinic taught by age group 50K Racewalk World Record Holder. Darlene Backlund (age 79) who has been racewalking 30 years.
When: Nov. 9, 2024
Where: Eastmont Junior High School Track
Time: 9-10am
Come to learn: What is racewalking and powerwalking? Come ready to walk and meet others.
Call Darlene 951-536-8874 with questions. She recently moved to East Wenatchee and is excited to reach out and be involved in the community.
Please RSVP below.

Racewalk Clinic Series
2024-11-16 09:00 - 10:00
Racewalk Clinic taught by age group 50K Racewalk World Record Holder. Darlene Backlund (age 79) who has been racewalking 30 years.
When: Nov. 16, 23, 30 2024 and Dec. 7, 2024 Get ready for Turkey Trot and Santa Paws Fun RunCost $5.00 each or all 4 for $15.00Where: Eastmont Junior High School TrackTime: 9-10amCome to learn: What is racewalking and powerwalking? Come ready to walk and meet others.
Call Darlene 951-536-8874 with questions. She recently moved to East Wenatchee and is excited to reach out and be involved in the community.
Please RSVP below.

Racewalk Clinic Series
2024-11-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-07 09:00 - 10:00
Racewalk Clinic taught by age group 50K Racewalk World Record Holder. Darlene Backlund (age 79) who has been racewalking 30 years. When: Nov. 16, 23, 30 2024 and Dec. 7, 2024 Get ready for Turkey Trot and Santa Paws Fun Run Cost $5.00 each or all 4 for $15.00 Where: Eastmont Junior High School Track Time: 9-10am Come to learn: What is racewalking and powerwalking? Come ready to walk and meet others. Call Darlene 951-536-8874 with questions. She recently moved to East Wenatchee and is excited to reach out and be involved in the community. Please RSVP below.
