Wenatchee Outdoors

Lake Wen. YMCA Fam. Camp
2017-09-01 - 2017-09-04
September 1-4, 2017. In keeping with our commitment to serve the whole family, the Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp will once again offer an opportunity for families to spend quality vacation time together. Join us Memorial Day or Labor Day weekends for an old fashioned Family Camp experience. The price includes a rustic cabin, with a fireplace or wood stove, that sleeps up to 8 people (bunk bed style), meals, programming and family campfire activities. Leave the cooking and dishes to us! Relax for the weekend and enjoy!
Cost: $145/Adult (ages 16 and older), $100/youth (ages 6 -15) and no charge for children under 5 years of age.
If all participants are not Wenatchee Valley YMCA Members, add $20.00 to the total cost.

To Register for family Camp download the Family Camp Registration form and send it in to the YMCA or call 509-662-2109 to register over the phone.

The Great Escape Geology Tour
2017-09-09
The Great Escape Geology Tour
Saturday, September 9: 9:00am to 5:00pm
The Wenatchee Valley Museum Presents-
Ice Age Floods using the Grand Coulee and the Upper Crab Creek drainages, filled the Quincy Basin at a rate up to 16.5 million cubic meters of water per second. This tour will examine the incredible erosive consequences of the floodwaters escaping the Quincy Basin, via Lynch, Potholes and Frenchman Springs Coulees. In addition, we examine the eight mile wide Drumheller Channels, through which most of the Quincy Basin floodwaters drained largely down the Lower Crab Creek drainage, toward the Columbia River at Beverly, Washington. Reserve your place now!

A Life in Mountain Rescue
2017-09-13 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Wenatchee River Institute presents- Bree Loewen “Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue”
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 – 7:00pm

Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA

ADMISSION BY DONATION, ALL AGES WELCOME!
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM FOR NO HOST REFRESHMENTS

Bree will share stories and images from her newly released book Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue. An inspiring exploration of the drama and camaraderie of search and rescue, “Found” conveys the intensity of rescue operations, the vivid beauty of wilderness landscapes, and the challenges of balancing a vocation with the demands of raising a family. Bree’s elegantly rendered stories reveal the purpose she finds in community and service.
For more information click here.

Guided Exploration at Barn Beach Reserve
2017-09-14
Thursday, September 14, 2017 – 10:00am
Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute

Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA

Free guided exploration of Barn Beach Reserve every Thursday at 10am- 11am. No need to register, all ages welcome, and groups meet outside the River Haus at 347 Division Street, Leavenworth. Discover native plants and animals, birds, local history, enjoy the Reserve before or after at our picnic tables and great river beach location.

Ages: All Ages

Activity Level: Easy

Fabulous Forest Walk
2017-09-16 09:00 - 15:00
Hosted by Team Naturaleza
Location: Carpool from USDA Forest Service Okanogan. Here’s a map
Date: Sep. 16th from 9 am to 3 pm.
Let’s explore Bridge Creek Campground on a hike into nature to discover its true beauty with US Fish & Wildlife Service biologists. Please join us to get into the water to collect and examine aquatic invertebrates specimens on an outdoor activity, where we will use microscopes and equipment to identified them.
Find more information on Team Naturaleza Website and our Facebook teamnaturalezawenatchee
Reservations or Questions call Denise at 509-860-4090 or email teamnaturaleza1intern@gmail.com

EMBA-Ride and Eat
2017-09-17
Location: Munchen Haus Leavenworth, Wenatchee WA

Time: 4:00pm
Local trail rides hosted by Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance (EMBA). This ride will take place in Leavenworth.
All rides are guided which makes it a great way to see new trails and meet local riders. Free for Evergreen members. Become a member by clicking here or on the day of the event. $5 off food at the Munchen Haus.

Hike Up Saddle Rock
2017-09-17 11:00 - 14:00
Join some of the crew of iLa Yoga Studio and The Hunters Wife Health Bar- Wenatchee for an uplifting hike up Saddle Rock!
We are all about health, inspiration, and authenticity…. get together with us for a day hike to celebrate our wholesome community! ANYONE is welcome, LAUGHTER is encouraged, and FUN is required!
Sunday, September 17th

Meet at Appleatchee Saddle Rock trailhead at 11:00am
We will hike to the top to enjoy a picnic and *possible spontaneous yoga session*; the hike ends when you’re ready to go home!
*Be sure to bring your water bottle and sun protection, as well as a picnic-style snack!
We truly look forward to this community-building adventure! See you there!

Bigfoot & Butterflies
2017-09-19 19:00 - 20:00
Where: Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center
Cost: Free with suggested donation of $5
When: Tuesday Sept. 19th 7pm, 60 minutes.
Bigfoot researcher Paul Graves entertains, educates and intrigues with his many stories related to his quest to find evidence of this Northwest icon. Mixed with slide show images and original songs by Graves, this program explores centuries-old Sasquatch lore along with contemporary sightings. Guests will have an open-mic opportunity to share their own experiences.

Boat Birding
2017-09-20 07:00 - 12:30
Boat Birding with Team Naturaleza
Location: Carpool from Leavenworth PARK & RIDE. Here’s a map
Date: Sep. 20th from 7am to 12:30pm
Come in an unique adventure with Team Naturaleza to bird at Fish Lake during Fall Bird Migration! We will navigate around the lake with expert birders to learn about bird habitat and bird identification. Thanks to Heather Murphy, a local wildlife biologist and great artist, to introduced us to Upper Basin Birders adventures. We will have the opportunity to learn how to use binoculars and scopes.
Reservation is required.
Find more information on FB teamnaturalezawenatchee or Team Naturaleza Website.
Reservation online or call Denise at (509) 860-4090 or email to teamnaturaleza1intern@gmail.com

Guided Exploration at Barn Beach Reserve
2017-09-21
Thursday, September 21, 2017 – 10:00am

Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA

Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Free guided exploration of Barn Beach Reserve every Thursday at 10am- 11am. No need to register, all ages welcome, and groups meet outside the River Haus at 347 Division Street, Leavenworth. Discover native plants and animals, birds, local history, enjoy the Reserve before or after at our picnic tables and great river beach location.

Ages: All Ages

Activity Level: Easy

Fall Family Day Hikes
2017-09-22 15:15 - 17:15
Date: Fri, 09/22/2017

Time: 3:15 PM and 5:15 PM

Location: Saddle Rock Trailhead

Join the Chelan Douglas Land Trust at Saddle Rock Trailhead for weekly kid-focused hikes. Explore our trails with fun, hands-on activities to get up close and personal with nature. Learn how to help your child love healthy, active, and safe play in the outdoors.
These hikes are about 1.5 hours long and are offered twice a day. They will be on easy to moderate terrain. We’ll take lots of breaks to explore and learn.
Learn more about the creepy crawlies that live in our foothills. Build your own bug and then go on a bug hunt to see what we can find! Learn about collecting insects for your own insect collection.
This event is made possible because of a partnership with the City of Wenatchee Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services. Sign ups coming soon! Please email hillary@cdlandtrust.org to get a reminder when registration becomes available.

For more information CLICK HERE

Geology of the Icicle Valley
2017-09-25 16:00 - 18:00
Date
Mon, 09/25/2017

Time
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Presented by-the Chelan Douglas Land Trust
Join geologist Kelsay Stanton at CDLT’s Sam Hill property to look at the geology underfoot and in the surrounding landscape. We’ll check out Icicle Creek, then head to the property for some moderate trail walking to see evidence of glaciers and identify local rocks. We’ll be done by 6 pm at the latest.
Bring sturdy walking shoes and a jacket, since autumn evenings might be cool. Also consider bringing a camera and/or a field journal for sketching and documenting the landscape. Drawing the geology you see really helps you appreciate it!
This trip is open to members only. Consider joining the Land Trust if you haven’t already! If you’re already a member, you can sign up online, or call (509) 667-9708 or email info@cdlandtrust.org to register or for more information. For more information

Trailhead Talk Series: American Indian Stories with Wendell George
2017-09-28 18:00 - 19:00
Date-Thu, 09/28/2017
Time-6-7pm

Location-Saddle Rock Trailhead

Presented by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust

American Indians of our area, including the Wenatchi and Entiat tribes, have long told stories to pass down history, information about natural resources, and to teach children how to be in the world. Join Wendell George, a leader of the Colville Confederated Tribes, in an exploration of some of these stories and their importance to our local area.

Wendell George is a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes and is now retired after many careers including, engineer for Boeing, tribal planner, elected tribal Councilman, tribal corporation CEO, author, owner and operator of a 100-acre apple orchard and a 150-head cattle ranch. His great-grandfather, Chilcosahaskt, was Chief of the Entiat tribe, his grandfather, Lahompt, started the first family cattle ranch and his dad, Moses, was elected to the first Tribal Council.

Dark Side Festival!
2017-09-30
September 30, 2017

The third-annual Dark Side Festival will be held from 10 a.m to 12 a.m., Saturday, Sept.30, 2017, at Squilchuck State Park featuring a mountain bike race and a beginner skills clinic during the day, and mountain bike rides and trail runs during the evening hours. There also will be live music, a beer garden and food by Smoke Blossom. Weekend camping is available.
Tickets are $20 per person pre-event (online only) and $25 per person the day-of at the state park. For the price of admission, you get to partake in multiple activities during the day. Adults 21 years and over will receive one free beer, too.
Proceeds benefit local trails through the new Wenatchee Valley TREAD organization!
Because the venue is a state park, anyone parking a car will need a Discovery Pass. Park rangers will be on hand and will issue fines to anyone without a Discovery Pass.
Weekend camping at the state park is available for $20. Contact Steve Johnston at dracemon@hotmail.com to reserve a camping spot.
Come for a race, a ride or a run. Or come just for the music and beer and food. No matter what you partake in, you’ll end up clamoring for more — and helping a great cause!
For more on Squilchuck State Park: http://parks.state.wa.us/589/Squilchuck
To register and buy a ticket: https://dark-side-2017.eventbrite.com
For the Darkside Festival Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darksidewenatchee

Squilchuck Sizzler Mountain Bike Race
2017-09-30 08:00 - 16:00
Location: Squilchuck State Park
Hosted by: Ridge Cycle Sport and Wenatchee Valley Velo
Cross country mountain bike race at Squilchuck State Park near Wenatchee. Racing for all ability levels and ages. Part of the Dark Side Festival so plan on coming early and hanging around all weekend for fantastic riding and fun!
CLICK HERE for more information.

Fall Family Hikes
2017-09-30 09:00 - 13:00
Date: Sat, 09/30/2017

Time: 9 AM and 11 AM

Location: Saddle Rock Trailhead

Join the Chelan Douglas Land Trust at Saddle Rock Trailhead for weekly kid-focused hikes. Explore our trails with fun, hands-on activities to get up close and personal with nature. Learn how to help your child love healthy, active, and safe play in the outdoors.
These hikes are about 1.5 hours long and are offered twice a day. They will be on easy to moderate terrain. We’ll take lots of breaks to explore and learn.
Go on an adventure in the foothills to explore the things we often overlook. Learn how to use hand lenses and magnifying glasses to see things you may not even realize are right under your nose!
This event is made possible because of a partnership with the City of Wenatchee Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services. Sign ups coming soon! Please email hillary@cdlandtrust.org to get a reminder when registration becomes available.

For more information CLICK HERE

Lost Homeland
2017-10-03 19:00 - 20:00
When: Tuesday Oct. 3rd at 7pm.
Where: Wenatchee Valley Museum
Cost: Free with suggested donation of $5
Historian E. Richard Hart and biologist/musician Ken Bevis team up to deliver a fun, scholarly program on the history of the Methow tribe, the Columbia Reservation and the beautiful valley and river system that sustained indigenous hunter/gatherer populations for centuries. Hart will use slides of newly discovered images featured in his book “Lost Homeland,” while Bevis will perform original songs inspired by the beauty of the Methow Valley.

Light the Loop Fun Run
2017-10-07 19:00 - 20:30
Date: Saturday, October 7 at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT
Where: Pybus Public Market
Ready, set, GLOW! Serve Wenatchee Valley presents: Light The Loop 2017. Grab your friends and family and take a short stroll (or run!) down a fun, lighted part of the trail. The night will be filled with glowing costumes, music from local musicians, activities for children and more. Registration and festivities begin at 6pm and the race starts at 7pm. All proceeds benefit the work of Serve Wenatchee Valley.
See this LINK for more information.

Fall Migration Walk
2017-10-08 13:00 - 15:00
Team Naturaleza presents a Fall Migration Walk

Sunday, October 8 at 1 PM – 3 PM
Location: Walla Walla Point Park

Let’s adventure on town! Team Naturaleza invites you to a FREE and family-friendly walk with us at the Walla Walla Park to observe beautiful migratory birds returning to South America.
Marjie Loodwick, a local USFWS biologist who loves to share about nature with others, will introduce us to the Columbia River Basin on a 2-3 mile walk on a gravel trail and flat surface.
We will meet at the Walla Walla Playground at 1 pm. Reservations are not needed.
Questions with Denise at 509-860-4090 or teamnaturaleza1intern@gmail.com

Catastrophic Flooding on Earth & Mars
2017-10-10 19:00 - 21:00
Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 10 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee.
Big, bigger, biggest: Catastrophic flooding on Earth and Mars
The Wenatchee Valley Erratics go to Mars, two meetings in a row! Dr. John Buchanan, EWU professor of geology, will talk about catastrophic outburst flooding by various mechanisms that have been occurring on Earth and Mars through geologic time. Dr. Buchanan will examine how the “Ice Age Floods” in eastern Washington compare with the filling of the Mediterranean (Pliocene), the Altai and Black/Caspian Sea floods in Russia (Pleistocene), floods in the English Channel (Pleistocene), the dumping of Lake Bonneville (Pleistocene), the recent failure of the Hubbard Glacier in Alaska (2002), and ancient floods on the red planet, Mars.
The program is free & open to the public.
For overviews of the Ice Age Floods and more information on the Ice Age Floods Institute, please see our website: http://www.iafi.org; http://www.hugefloods.com; and quadricopter videos of Ice Age features, http://www.brucebjornstad.com.

Upstream: Searching for Wild Salmon
2017-10-11
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 – 7:00pm

Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA

Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute & A Book for All Seasons

ADMISSION BY DONATION, ALL AGES WELCOME!
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM FOR NO HOST REFRESHMENTS
Langdon Cook goes in search of the salmon in “Upstream”, his timely and in-depth look at how these beloved fish have nourished humankind through the ages and why their destiny is so closely tied to our own. Cook journeys up and down salmon country, from the glacial rivers of Alaska to the rainforests of the Pacific Northwest to California’s drought-stricken Central Valley and a wealth of places in between. Reporting from remote coastlines and busy city streets, he follows today’s commercial pipeline from fisherman’s net to corporate seafood vendor to boutique marketplace. At stake is nothing less than an ancient livelihood.

Out of Bounds Program
2017-10-13 07:30 - 16:00
The YMCA presents-October 13th, 2017 is the first day for our Out of Bounds program. During that day we will be at Enchantment Park and the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. The fees are $29 for members and $39 for community members. The fees increase by $10 the Friday before. Program check in begins at 7:30am and we will arrive back to the YMCA by 4:00pm.
At Enchantment Park, we will be playing on the playground, playing parachute games, and eating lunch. At Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery we will be touring the fish hatchery, playing educational games about salmon, and walking on their nature trails. People can register on our website http://wenymca.org/register-1/

Fire & Ice Geology Tour
2017-10-14
Saturday, October 14: 9:00am to 5:00pm
The Wenatchee Valley Museum Presents-
Tour shows you the site of the largest landslide to have occurred in the country. You will learn to read and thereby understand the features of the basalt cliffs. Once upon the Waterville Plateau, you will see evidence of the continental ice sheet that once covered this area: Withrow Terminal Moraine, Kames, Eskars, Drumlins an Kettles. See the Grand Terrace At Brewster and the source of the Glacial Erratics that cover so much of the Waterville Plateau. Finally, we will see the volcanic feeder dikes at pine canyon. Grab some tickets now!

Essentials for Backcountry Skiing-G3 & Scarpa
2017-10-17 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Arlberg Sports in Wenatchee

Event is free and refreshments will be provided.
Doors open: 6:00 PM
Presentation starts: 6:15 PM

Transitioning from alpine skiing to the backcountry can be a rewarding but daunting endeavor. To help with the gear learning curve, Arlberg Sports is hosting an evening with SCARPA & G3 Genuine Guide Gear to delve into the equipment required to transition from inbounds skiing and into the backcountry.
Topics to be covered:
• Traditional alpine skis VS backcountry skis
• Different boot options available
• Choosing the proper skins
• Basic safety tools required
All participants will go home with a free G3 ski strap, a key piece to your backcountry gear kit!
There will also be a silent auction benefitting El Sendero Backcountry Ski and Snowshoe Club. It’s a great chance to bid on some sweet outdoor gear from brands like SCARPA, MSR – Mountain Safety Research, Therm-a-Rest and Osprey Packs
This event will be largely focused on the gear required and not around avalanche and snow condition awareness. Check the NWAC or local avalanche website to find out more information on avalanche safety.

Coppermine River Trip
2017-10-17 19:00 - 20:00
When: Tuesday Oct. 17th 7pm
Where: Wenatchee Valley Museum
Cost: Free with suggested donation of $5
Sponsor: Wenatchee River Institute
In late July of 2016, four men from Wenatchee pushed off from the shore of Point Lake in Canada’s Northwest Territory and launched down the Coppermine River. After 24 days of paddling, the four reached their destination, the Arctic Ocean and the Inuit village of Kugluktuk. Andy Dappen, Neal Hedges, Paul Hessburg and Robbie Scott give a presentation about their 350-mile canoe trip in the Canadian Arctic, complete with photos and poetry.

e-Bike Burrito Ride
2017-10-21 10:00 - 13:00
Hosted by Plug-In North Central Washington
Date: Saturday October 21st from 10am-1pm
Location: Pybus Public Market charger station
Because “Pedal Assist” or e-Bikes are putting many people back on a bicycle we thought it would be fun to get together and share experiences. The “e-Bike Burrito Ride” is an informal meet up, any brand of e-Bike is welcome, and to be honest any bicycle is welcome. If you just want to see and maybe try an e-Bike there will be some e-Bikes available for that too.
We plan to meet up near the EV charger at the Pybus Market for some “meeting and greeting”, then we can ride some if we get around to it. If not, we will just talk then eat lunch at the South Restraunt which is in the Pybus Market. Even though the event has the word Burrito in it, you can order anything you like!
Eventbrite tickets are free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/e-bike-burrito-ride-tickets-37973788624
Facebook Event Site https://www.facebook.com/events/346702345789348

Autumn Community Cider Squeeze!
2017-10-21 12:00 - 15:00
Saturday, October 21, 2017 –12:00pm to 3:00pm
Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute

Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA

Mark your calendar !! Saturday, October 21st, Noon to 3pm!! Bring the family and join us at Barn Beach Reserve where Wenatchee River Institute is putting on a good ol’ fashioned community cider squeeze! Lawn games and music to entertain the family, sample some hot cider and enjoy a s’more! This is a celebration of our community!

Ages: All Ages

Course Fee: Free

Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Gear Swap!
2017-10-22 11:00 - 15:00
The annual Ski/Gear Swap and Fall Fundraiser have joined forces! ONE SPECTACULAR EVENT! Fundraising efforts will support our purchase of equipment for snow making. You can swap or purchase ski and human powered gear, watch ski flicks, enjoy music, socialize and raise that paddle to support the snow making equipment. The Swap & Fundraiser will be at the Leavenworth Festhalle on Sunday, October 22nd.

Date:
Sunday, October 22, 2017

One Day Event

Time:
Open To Public – 11:00AM – 3:00PM

Seller & Vendor Set-Up – 10:00AM

Location:
Leavenworth Festhalle

Make a Difference Day: Restoration Planting
2017-10-28 09:00 - 15:00
Date
Sat, 10/28/2017

Time
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sign up online here!

Help plant 2000 sagebrush seedlings as part of our ongoing fire recovery efforts at Horse Lake Reserve for Make a Difference Day this fall. We’ll have a variety of tasks related to this project. Volunteers should come prepared for changes in the weather, and wear work clothes and sturdy footwear. CDLT will supply all tools and equipment, as well as a light lunch and snacks.
Please sign up online to RSVP so we can be sure to have enough equipment and food for everyone!
Questions? Contact Hanne: hanne@cdlandtrust.org, or 667-9708

Bat Hang Halloween Party at R.R.G.
2017-10-29 15:00 - 19:00
RIVERFRONT ROCK GYM PRESENTS
THE BAT HANG
HALLOWEEN PARTY

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 3-7PM
PARTICIPATION INCLUDES: DAY PASS, RENTAL GEAR (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!), 2 HOURS OF CLIMBING GUIDED BY OUR EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS, HALLOWEEN GAMES, CANDY, PRIZES, 5 RAFFLE TICKETS & 5 EXTRA RAFFLE TICKETS IF YOU WEAR A COSTUME!
$5 FOR MEMBERS 🕷 $12 FOR NON-MEMBERS
(AGE 13 AND UNDER)
🕸 3PM: COSTUME CONTEST & HALLOWEEN GAMES
🕸 4PM: COSTUME CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED,
CRATE STACKING CONTEST
🕸 4:30-6:30PM: TRICK-OR-TOP ROPE CLIMBING &
MORE HALLOWEEN GAMES
🕸 6:30PM: RAFFLE
1319 WALLA WALLA AVE
WENATCHEE, WA 98801
509-888-2427
