Wenatchee Outdoors

The History of Rock: Geologic Knowledge in the North Cascades
2021-04-08 17:30 - 19:00 UTC
Hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Instructor: Gina Roberti
Class Tuition: $15
This is an online class.
What makes the mountains of the North Cascades so distinct? Why do these mountains rise so abruptly amidst the surrounding landscape? Why are river canyons cut so deeply, and the spires so jagged and sharp?
Learn about the complex geologic history of the North Cascades through the stories of people who came to read the rocks. Since the 1950s, geologists have sought to explain why the North Cascades host so many distinct types of rocks with such varied and complex metamorphic history.
Learn about the people who seek to explain what forces shape the landscape of the past and continue to shape the landscape into the future. Join Gina Roberti for the story of the geologic history of the North Cascades and how it has been interpreted over time.
If you can’t make this specific date or time, you can still register and we will send you a link to the workshop to view on your own time! All registrants will have access to the class recording for a limited time approximately one week after the workshop.
For more information click here.

Ancient Lakes 50M/50K/25k/10k
2021-04-10 - 2021-04-11
Hosted by Run Super Series
Race is capped at 400 participants (200 each day)! Register today to secure your spot!
Come experience the magic of the Ancient Lakes in the heart Washington Desert in this unique trail race! These trails are truly spectacular and will allow you to experience the best the desert has to offer, taking you on a journey through canyon-like gorges, along the shores of ancient desert lakes and to the base of cascading waterfalls. You will feel like you are in the desert southwest but with a Washington flare. With a distance for everyone, and the same great support and swag you have come to expect from Run Super Series events, this is an event you won’t want to miss at this exciting new venue!
With a unique cloverleaf design, our scenic course will allow you to experience the best of the Ancient Lakes area. The larger 25k loop features 3 smaller loops, each beginning and ending at a common aid station. The 25k loop features about 2,200’ of rolling up and down, with no single climb or descent more than 400’. The trails are primarily single track. The first loop will take you to the a spectacular waterfall and then run along the shores of the Ancient Lakes. The green loop will run out to yet another lake and feature a return trip through some canyon like desert terrain. The blue loop will drop you down into the Columbia River Gorge, and have you run along the river before climbing back out and rolling to the finish line. The 50k will run the 25k course twice and the 50M will run the 25k course three times. The 10k course will run on portions of the red and green loop and will have about 1,000’ of elevation gain. Trails are primarily single track.
For more information and to sign up click here.

Arbor Day 2021
2021-04-10 09:00 - 12:00
Arbor Day 2021
Hosted by Greater Wenatchee Arbor Day Association
Location: Wenatchee Cemetary & Mausoleum
Scheduled Pick-Ups ONLY. Pick up your Paperbirch, Golden current and/or Mountain Huckleberry during our selected times: 9:00-10:00, 10:00-11:00 or 11:00 – noon. Please order, pay for, and schedule your pick-up time

Ice Age Floodscapes of the Pacific Northwest
2021-04-13 19:00 - 20:30
Zoom Lecture: The Wenatchee Valley Erratics of the Ice Age Floods Institute will begin its first series of programs in more than year on Tuesday April 13 at 7:00 PM with Bruce Bjornstad presenting “Ice Age Floodscapes of the Pacific Northwest.” The talk highlights Bruce’s new book by the same name. Using illustrations with descriptions and geologic interpretations of mostly aerial photographs, he will show the power and magnitude of repeated Ice Age floods in the Pacific Northwest as recently as 14,000 years ago. The book focuses on outburst megafloods from glacial lakes Missoula, Columbia and Bonneville.
View Bruce’s research, books, and aerial videos at his website, BruceBjornstad.com.
Please click the link below to join the webinar at 7:00 PM on April 13: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86120141272 Webinar ID: 861 2014 1272

National Parks Free Entrance Day!
2021-04-17
Every April, during the presidentially proclaimed National Park Week, we join with the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, to celebrate America’s treasures. National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture, help out, and find your park.
Join us celebrating National Park Week 2021 from April 17 to 25! Parks across the country will host a variety of special programs, events, and digital experiences. There were also special days during the week to highlight the different ways everyone can enjoy national parks.
It’s not too late to join us on social media, find graphics to use, or stay caught up on news. Try to check off as many experiences on a list of 20 virtual ideas inspired by National Park Week.
For more information click here.

Sustainable Wenatchee Earth Day Fair
2021-04-17 10:00 - 14:00
We’re so excited to be celebrating Earth Day with you again this year. Join Sustainable Wenatchee on the 17th, the Saturday before Earth Day, between 10am and 2pm outside of Pybus in the west parking lot. 25 organizations and vendors will be bringing you awesome educational booths, take-home kids activities, and eco-friendly goods. Please wear your mask.
Thank you to our Earth Day Fair sponsors: Chelan County PUD, Link Transit, The Nature Conservancy – WA, and Waste Management.

Sign Tracking & Ecology
2021-04-20 18:00 - 19:30
Introductory Series to Wildlife Tracking
Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute
Every time we step outside of our door, there are myriad stories to be told of the comings and goings of animals in the world, and one of the oldest human capacities is to read and interpret these stories. The art and science of tracking offers a holistic ecological window into the happenings of the living world around us.
In this 3-part series, you will gain a foundational introduction to the vast world of wildlife tracking. We will explore:
• The art of inquiry and engaging curiosity in the natural world
• Basic wildlife foot physiology and morphology
• Clear print identification
• Concepts in behavior and wildlife sign interpretation
• How wildlife interacts with landscapes
Limit of 30 participants. You can sign up for individual classes or the whole series.
Cost: $15 per class, $32 (members) whole series, $40 (non-members) whole series
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES UNDER THE CALENDAR EVENT FOR THAT SPECIFIC DATE.
Each of the session will be online and last for 75-90 minutes. We will cover three core concepts of wildlife tracking:
April 20th – Sign Tracking and Ecology
In this final session, we will look at all the ways that animals leave “tracks” on the landscape that are not just from their feet. Sign tracking involves taking a larger ecological perspective into all of the ways animals go about their daily lives in the world. This practice brings us into the fuller story of the ways that animals use the landscape, and that the landscape has shaped them.
Environmental educators, naturalists, outdoor leaders, or simply amateur naturalists are who have been interested in reading the stories left behind on the landscape are sure to find this 3-part series fun and engaging.
Instructor Bio:
Marcus is a naturalist, educator, facilitator, and photographer. He has worked in wilderness education, outdoor leadership, and conservation for numerous organizations and communities across North America and Europe. He is engaged in telling stories that bring to light and life, the complexity of humans living in the 21st century. Marcus currently lives in the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington State, just east of Seattle. He is the Lead Instructor for an internationally renowned environmental leadership immersion program for adults at the Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA, and is also an evaluator with Cybertracker Conservation, an organization dedicated to providing leading edge assessment and certification in the art and science of wildlife tracking across the globe.

CONTACT INFO
Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Alpinism & Consumerism: Montanismo y Consumismo no es lo mismo
2021-04-22 17:30 - 19:00
Hosted by the North Cascades Institute
This is an online class.
Instructor Stuart Vazquez
Class Tuition: $5
Join us for a conversation with Stuart Vázquez, founder and director of the Eco-Lógica Magazine educational project. For more than 20 years, Stuart has followed the solid waste route to understand how to reduce waste generation. As a mountaineer and environmentalist, Stuart includes proposals in his presentations that invite us to reflect and learn alternatives to reduce waste generation and its connection with the natural areas that we enjoy so much when we practice outdoor activities.
This conversation, primarily shared in English, will have Spanish weaved throughout so that both language speakers have a great experience. We will find that the connection with nature and outdoor activities is something personal that only you can experience in your own way and at your own pace, without the need to spend large amounts of money. We will learn alternatives that can help us to reduce waste generation, save resources, and enjoy nature.
We will talk about the way in which solid waste, as indicators of our consumption habits, can give us ideas to reduce consumerism, modify our lifestyles and move towards a more sustainable system that can help us reduce the impact of solid waste in the environment; one of the causes of climate change.
If you can’t make this specific date or time, you can still register and we will send you a link to view the class on your own time! All registrants will have access to the class recording for a limited time after the program.
For more information click here.
Acompáñanos a una conversación con Stuart Vázquez, creador y director del proyecto educativo Eco-Lógica Magazine. Por más de 20 años Stuart ha seguido la ruta de los desechos sólidos para entender cómo poder disminuir la generación de basura. Como montañista y ambientalista, Stuart incluye en sus presentaciones propuestas que invitan a reflexionar y aprender alternativas para disminuir la generación de residuos y su conexión con las áreas naturales que tanto disfrutamos cuando realizamos actividades al aire libre.
En esta conversación encontrarás que la conexión con la naturaleza a través de las actividades al aire libre es algo personal que solo tú puedes experimentar a tu forma y a tu ritmo, sin la necesidad de gastar grandes cantidades de dinero. Aprenderemos alternativas que nos ayuden a ahorrar recursos, generar menos desechos y disfrutar de la naturaleza.
Hablaremos de la forma en que los desechos, como indicadores de nuestros hábitos de consumo nos pueden enseñar el camino para disminuir el consumismo, modificar nuestros estilos de vida y avanzar hacia un sistema más sustentable que pueda ayudarnos a disminuir el impacto de los desechos sólidos en el medio ambiente; una de las causas del cambio climático.

Caveman Roar N' Pour 5k Trail Fun Run & Wine Tasting Event
2021-04-24 09:00 - 13:30
Location: Cave B Estate Winery 348 Silica Road NW, Quincy WA
Registration is open for the 7th annual Caveman Roar n’ Pour 5K Trail Fun Run & Wine Tasting Event on Saturday, April 24, 2021.
Get your Caveman & Cavewoman outfits ready, grab some friends and make a team or join individually. Dilly Deli will be catering lunch, a Turkey Pesto Sandwich or Veggie Wrap meals and the Tri-Cities Steel Band Association is bringing multiple bands for your pre- & post run entertainment. Wine tasting on 4 of our award winning Cave B wines (for those over 21) and a long sleeved t-shirt are included in your registration. To guarantee a shirt please register before March 15, 2021. If running isn’t your thing you can always walk too. There are ample photo ops of vineyards and our gorgeous Gorge river view as you run along the cliff edge so get your phone cameras ready!!
For more information click here.

Flamingo Days at Mission Ridge
2021-04-24 10:00 - 2021-04-25 14:00
As always we’ll be closing out the season with our retro, tropical-themed scavenger hunt, Flamingo Days!!
Dust off your best neon ski gear and soak up some sun while you search for the plastic flamingos hidden around the mountain.
More information to come.

Courageous Kids Climbing at RRG
2021-04-25 10:00 - 12:00
Hosted by Riverfront Rock Gym and Courageous Kids Climbing

Free opportunity for children between the ages of 3-months and 103-years with special needs, physical or developmental, to experience rock wall climbing at Riverfront Rock Gym.

Location: 1319 Walla Walla Avenue, Wenatchee WA 98801

For more information click here.

Heather Ecology & Restoration Efforts
2021-04-27 19:00 - 20:30
Join the Washington Native Plant Society (W.N.P.S.) to celebrate Native Plant Appreciation Month! Join W.N.P.S. for a free webinar on Heather Ecology and Restoration Efforts which will help us all learn more about restoration efforts in popular day-hike locations along the North Cascades Highway:
“Heather Ecology and Restoration Efforts” with Kelly Baraibar, USFS Biologist in the Methow Valley Ranger District.
Heather provides some subalpine plant communities with the essential requirements to exist in harsh conditions. They form hardy mats which trap soil, water and nutrients, and provide protection for other plant species to establish. Yet it only takes about 20 footsteps to cause a heather mat to begin to die, leading to the unraveling of the subalpine community in which it exists. Kelly will present the ecology of the heather species found in our area, species distribution, colonization strategies, heather adaptations, climate change, and other fascinating facts. Her talk will also cover restoration efforts in popular day hike locations along the North Cascades Highway and challenges posed in the face of upward trends in the recreation.
Speaker Bio:
Kelly Baraibar, U.S.F.S Botanist in Winthrop
Kelly is the District Botanist on the Methow Valley Ranger District in Winthrop. Her career began with the Forest Service nearly 25 years ago as a wildland firefighter. She spent the summer fighting fire while saving money to travel the world in the winter months. When she grew weary of rappelling out of helicopters, Kelly decided to hit the books and complete her degree at the University of Washington. Kelly was the last graduating class at the U of W to earn a degree dedicated strictly to Botany. Soon after graduation, she was offered a permanent position on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Her first job as a permanent was spent between the Wenatchee River Ranger District and the Methow Valley Ranger District. After a summer season, she transferred to Okanogan to work with the Forest Service Ecology Program. In 2010, she accepted the District Botanist position on the Methow Valley R.D. Kelly enjoys paddle boarding with her daughters down the Methow River in the summer, and skiing as much as she can in the winter.
Her evening talk is sponsored by our local Wenatchee Valley Chapter of the WNPS.
The hour-long webinar will occur on April 27 at 7pm;
Free registration and for more information click here: https://www.wnps.org/wv-events/calendar/1010

Wolves in Washington: Updates from WDFW & the Wolf Advisory Group
2021-04-28 17:30 - 19:00
Hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Class Tuition: $15
After nearly being eradicated in the early 1900s, the gray wolf (Canis lupus), a native Washington species, has naturally returned to the state. A wolf pack with pups was confirmed in July 2008 in western Okanogan and northern Chelan counties and represented the first fully documented breeding by wolves in the state since the 1930s! Since then, the state’s wolf population has increased at an average rate of 28% every year, and many other wolf packs have been confirmed.
The first to return to Washington came on their own from existing packs in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, and British Columbia. Although there have been no federal or state efforts to proactively reintroduce wolves to Washington, they have successfully repopulated parts of eastern Washington and the North Cascades.
According to Conservation Northwest, at the end of 2018, Washington was home to a minimum of 126 wolves, 27 wolf packs and 15 successful breeding pairs!
Join us for a Zoom presentation with biologists from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. They will share an overview of the status of wolves in the state, provide updates on current wolf packs and take questions too.
Participants will learn how they can stay updated, get involved, and how the Washington Wolf Advisory Group is working to promote equitable, inclusive, and respectful dialogue and decision-making among diverse people to foster durable peace by transforming the root causes of social conflict and providing high quality recommendations on wolf recovery, conservation, and management.
If you can’t make this specific date or time, you can still register and we will send you a link to view the class on your own time! All registrants will have access to the class recording for a limited time after the program.
For more information click here.

Herptiles of Methow Valley: Connecting with Cold-Blooded Creepers
2021-05-05 18:30 - 20:00
Hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Instructor: Scott Fitkin
Class Tuition: $15
This is an online class.
What reptiles and amphibians call this place home? What adaptations do they use to weather all four seasons? Whether you’re simply learning from home or plan on joining the Snake Count field course that weekend, be prepared for special insights to the world of herptiles. Hosted by Scott Fitkin, this course focuses on identification, adaptations, beautiful imagery and fun facts.
If you can’t make this specific date or time, you can still register and we will send you a link to view the class on your own time! All registrants will have access to the class recording for a limited time after the program.
For more information click here.

Horse Lake Trail Runs
2021-05-08 07:00 - 15:00
Horse Lake Trail Runs
Hosted by Run Wenatchee

Horse Lake 25K, 10-Mile and 5-Mile Trail Runs
Horse Lake Reserve, Wenatchee, WA
Presented by Subaru/Cascade Autocenter
We are excited to be back on these historic Wenatchee Valley trails! The 25K, 10-mile, and 5-mile Horse Lake Trail Runs are held on an amazing 1,700-acre reserve, owned and managed by the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, in the Wenatchee Foothills.
Start times
25K — 7 a.m.
10-Mile — 7:30 a.m.
5-Mile — 8 a.m.
COVID-19 Protocols
Depending on COVID-19 conditions at the time of the race, we will be following additional precautions including wave starts, aid station protocols and requirements for mask use. More details will be available within a month of the race depending on requirements in place and the state of the pandemic.
Swag
Each entrant will receive a RunWenatchee running mask/buff, a reusable cup for aid stations, and a commemorative Horse Lake race medal. T-shirts are available for purchase.
Race Day Information
Packet pick-up and race day information will be posted closer to the event date.
Parking/Shuttle Service
There will be parking available at the trailhead and a parking plan will be implemented within a month of the race.
Shuttle service MAY BE possible for the event, but again will be determined within a month of the event depending on Health District requirements and the state of the pandemic.
Course Description
The 25K, 10-Mile and 5-Mile courses encompass the incredible single track and double track trails of the Horse Lake Reserve. Amazing mountain and valley views are seen from all the trails.
Maps
25K
10-Mile
5-Mile
Fundraising
Proceeds from this event go directly back to the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust for trail development and maintenance of these trails. All the trails that you will run on have been in some way supported by this race so thank you and we look forward to continuing to support and build new trails to run and play on!
Ruck Division
We have added a new “twist” to our trail events. We have added a new option called Rucking.
RUCK•ING [VERB] // Walking/hiking with a weighted rucksack (aka backpack). It implies action, energy, and purpose. Rucking requires strength, endurance, and character — and builds it, too.
Rucking is the foundation of Special Forces training, but is also a great alternative to running for those that are not able to run but are avid hikers, walkers, and fast packers.
Many of us have taken on rucking as another way to stay fit and challenge ourselves on the trails, so we decided to add this to our event schedule!
The rules: Complete the 25K, 10-mile or 5-mile wearing the pack. Special award given to those that complete the event wearing the pack.
Weight Requirements:
Bodyweight under 150 lbs: 20 lbs + Rucksack/Backpack
Bodyweight over 150 lbs: 30 lbs + Rucksack/Backpack
Need a pack, weighted plates or other gear? Check out www.goruck.com
For more information click here.

Manson Apple Blossom Fun Run
2021-05-08 07:30 - 10:00
Come join us for the Annual Manson Apple Blossom 5K/2K Fun Run and help Celebrate the 100+1 Anniversary of Manson Apple Blossom. Proceeds go towards supporting the Manson Apple Blossom Scholarship Fund.

LOCATION
Manson, Washington
145 Wapato Way

DESCRIPTION
Annual Manson Apple Blossom 5K/2K – Come Celebrate the 100+1 Anniversary! Proceeds go towards supporting the Manson Apple Blossom Scholarship Fund.

RACE SCHEDULE
7:30am – Packet pick-up, day-of registration
8:30am – Race Starts
9:30am – Awards
10:00am – Course closed, breakdown and clean-up

PACKET PICK-UP
May 8th – 7:30am @ 145 Wapato Way, Manson, WA US 98831
Day-of Registration will be available on race day. The cost will be $25. Shirt not guaranteed for Day-of Registration.

AWARDS
Virtual 5K/2K: Top Male/Female will receive a prize.
In-Person 5K:
Overall Top Male & Female will receive a prize.
Top Male & Female in the following age groups will receive a prize:
18 & under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+
In-Person 2K: Top Male/Female will receive a prize.

Preregistration – https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Manson/MasonAppleBlossom5K2K

Spring Snake Count in the Methow Valley
2021-05-08 11:00 - 16:00
Hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Instructor: John Rohrer and Scott Fitkin
Class Tuition: $110
At first glance, our snake friends get a bad rap, yet they become fascinating, even personable, once you learn about their special niche within our local ecosystem.
These cold-blooded creatures need hiding spaces to take refuge from the hot and cold, while also needing places to bask in sunlight to warm their bodies, and the Methow Valley is a premier classroom for finding them in their natural habitats.
Join field biologists John and Scott for an intimate look at Eastern Washington’s reptiles and amphibians in the magical Methow Valley! Located on the sunny side of the North Cascades, we’ll spend our day in the field searching for these remarkable critters in sunny meadows and dramatic canyons while also learning about the latest scientific research on local populations. Together, we’ll survey for snakes in drier climes, going through areas near an active den sites hopefully increasing the probability of finding a variety of snakes.
Our team will be recording snake observations for the Center for Snake Conservation’s nationwide effort to create an instantaneous snapshot of the continent’s snake populations.
Expand your intimacy with the animal kingdom in this small-group, socially-distanced field excursion with two of our state’s leading field biologists.
For more information click here.

Rise & Climb!
2021-05-09 09:00 - 11:30
Rise and Climb!
Hosted by Arlberg Sports Haus
Event by Larry Peterson and Leavenworth Cycling
Location: Arlberg Sports Haus in Leavenworth
This is a free event
If you missed last Sundays Climb….which many of you did…. heres another chance. Derby! likely a Derby out and back so as to avoid the snow, mud, water going down into Eagle Creek. Join me!! It’ll be fun I said!
For more information click here.

Spring Bird Fest
2021-05-13 - 2021-05-16
Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest
Come birding with us! Join Wenatchee River Institute for the 19th annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest! This year, we will be following a hybrid model, offering both virtual workshops and small, in-person field trips, so there is an event for everyone. Listed on our schedule, you will find many field trips, bird walks, hikes, art workshops, educational workshops, and more throughout the whole weekend. Field trips occur all around the Wenatchee Valley. Our virtual events are also diverse in content, one event includes our keynote presentation by Dennis Paulson, covering “The Wonderful Adaptations of Birds”. Visit our website for more details on events and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/spring-bird-fest.html.
CONTACT INFO
Rebecca Ryan
programs@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext. 2

Upper Gorge Trails Opening-Self Supported-Run/Walk
2021-05-15 - 2021-05-16
Hosted by Lake Chelan Trails Alliance
Upper Gorge Trails (at Lake Chelan) Opening
Self Supported-Run/Walk
You are invited to discover Lake Chelan Valley’s newest trail just a short five minute drive from Downtown Chelan. Run or walk Eagle and Cutthroat Loops or Eagle and Cutthroat and Coyote Loops. Be one of the first on the trail and help spread the word about this new local gem! Put on your best trail shoes, grab your phone and post your pics on social with the hashtag- #lakechelantrailsalliance
A couple of trail users who use the hashtag that weekend will be sent a hat and sticker. 🙂

Behind the Lens With Expedition Reclamation
2021-05-18 19:00 - 20:30
Expedition Reclamation-Its here in Nature We Belong
Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Step behind the scenes with filmmakers and characters from Expedition Reclamation, a short documentary highlighting 12 Washington-based Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color exploring their joyful, resilient, and transformative relationships to outdoor recreation. Six of the characters are from the Wenatchee Valley!
In this live, virtual event you’ll get a peek into the filmmaking process, view the trailer, hear dynamic panel discussions, and dig into what it means to create a Brave Space and challenge the norms in the filmmaking and outdoor recreation as a multi-racial, women-led storytelling and community-building team.
How to Join:
Watch via Zoom Webinar with link below.
https://zoom.us/j/93353773404?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]
For more information click here.

The Photographer's Cookbook
2021-05-19 17:30 - 19:00
The Photographer’s Cookbook
Instructor: Juan G. Aguilera
Class Tuition: $15
You finally got that fancy digital camera you’ve wanted for so long, and now you’re ready to capture wonderful places, colorful cultures, and breathtaking scenery. To make the processes of shooting and curating your photos simple, Seattle-area photographer Juan Aguilera will show you how to approach the work as though you were using recipes from a cookbook.
Looking at photography as a process of gathering ingredients, Juan will help you learn to create a feast for the eyes. Let these recipes and your vision guide you in becoming a veritable chef of photography, serving up compelling narratives and scrumptious compositions.
In this installment Juan will go over three important aspects of digital photography:
1. A Snapshot vs. a Photograph (appetizer or entree?)
2. Using the Illusion of Light (the key ingredient in any photo)
3. The Narrative of an Image (balancing your flavors)
At the end of this online course, you’ll have new tips, tricks and confidence to explore the limitless possibilities of digital photography and create your own masterpieces!
If you can’t make this specific date or time, you can still register and we will send you a link to view the class on your own time! All registrants will have access to the class recording for a limited time after the program.
For more information click here.

Hatha Yoga in the Park
2021-05-23 11:00 - 12:30
Event by Micah Baker
Hey y’all! I’ll be teaching yoga in the park this summer on Sundays! Donations accepted but not required. Bring your mat and water. Meet at Walla Walla Point Park by the racquetball and tennis courts.
For more information click here.

Environmental Film Series-Anthropocene the Human Epoch
2021-05-25 19:00 - 20:00
Join us and our partner/film sponsor North Central Washington Audubon Society in viewing the documentary Anthropocene: The Human Epoch and participate in a follow-up Zoom Q&A Sessions on Tuesday, May 25 at 7 PM.
A Working Group of international scientists is deciding whether to declare a new geological epoch – the Anthropocene – a planet shaped more by mankind than nature. Its members tell the story of the Anthropocene and argue whether it’s a tragedy, a comedy, or something more surreal. With archival footage, award-winning stills and interviews, Anthropocene proposes a common secular narrative for mankind but leaves viewers to decide how we should write the ending.
Registration is by donation. After registering you will receive an email with a link to preview the film at your leisure and join us virtually for a Q&A Session with a local panel on Tuesday, May 25 from 7 – 8 PM.
For more information click here.

River Recreation Study & Recreation Ambassador Program
2021-05-26 19:00 - 20:00
Last summer, Chelan County conducted a study to document river use in the Leavenworth area. This report also included the results of a community survey about local river recreation use. In order to address some of the issues identified in the community survey, the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce has developed a Recreation Ambassador program which will be implemented in summer 2021. This presentation will share the results of the 2020 river recreation study and the details of the proposed 2021 Recreation Ambassador program.
How to Watch:
Click the link above for Facebook Live or follow the link below to join via zoom webinar.
https://zoom.us/j/98891643929?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

CONTACT INFO
Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Evergreen Trail School: Maintenance 101
2021-06-02 18:00 - 19:30
Trail Building is a science– it takes education, skill, and technique to make great trails. Here at Evergreen, we’ve been studying trail building for years, and it’s part of our mission to share our expertise with you.
Evergreen’s Trail School program gives you the opportunity and skills to become a backbone in your community, and learn what it takes to make your favorite trails a reality. From design and construction, to essential maintenance and dirt-shaping, Evergreen’s pro builders teach you the skills it takes to build (and maintain) the future of mountain biking.
In Evergreen’s first offering in an online format, you’ll learn one of the most important (yet underrated) skill sets: trail maintenance. Join Evergreen builder Brian Tustison on Wednesday, June 2nd for Maintenance 101.
While Maintenance 101 is free, Trail School is only possible thanks to support from members like you. Please consider joining our community by becoming a member to support Evergreen Trail School!
Got questions? Please reach out to BobbyStewart@evergreenmtb.org
For more information click here.

W.A. State Parks Free Admission Day-National Trails Day
2021-06-05
National Trails Day
Washington State Parks has announced free admission days, when the Discover Pass will not be required to visit a state park. Please note, free days apply only to day use (not overnight stays or rented facilities), A Discover Pass will still be required on these days to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (unless noted).
For more information click here.

Red Devil Trail Runs
2021-06-05 06:30 - 18:30
Red Devil Trail Runs

Red Devil 50K, 25K and 10K
June 5, 2021
Sandcreek Trailhead, Wenatchee National Forest, Cashmere, WA

We are excited to be back on these great Wenatchee National Forest trails south of Cashmere! The 50K, 25K and 10K runs held on single-track trails and old logging roads have earned a reputation as some of the most challenging in the Pacific Northwest!
Start times
50K — 6:30 a.m.
25K — 7:30 a.m.
10K — 8 a.m.

50K
The Red Devil 50K has quickly become one of the Pacific Northwest’s must-do races. The race starts and ends at Sandcreek Trailhead and includes the Red Devil, Red Hill, Devil’s Gulch and Mission Ridge trail systems in the Wenatchee-Okanagan National Forest, outside of Cashmere, WA. These trails form an incredibly challenging 7,200 feet of climbing to challenge even the most seasoned trail runner. We will have two fully staffed and supplied aid stations on the 50K course, one of which you will pass twice at miles 9 and 26. The other you will pass at mile 17.
There will be a water only, self-serve station at mile 5. At mile 9, 17 and 26 we will have the usual Ultra running fare and plenty of Hammer Nutrition products as well.
Depending on COVID-19 conditions at the time of the race, we will be following additional precautions including wave starts, aid station protocols and requirements for mask use. More details will be available within a month of the race depending on requirements in place and the state of the pandemic.
For a race report from 2019, check out Team LaSportiva’s Maria Dalzot’s blog post.
https://www.mariadalzotrd.com/thoughts/2019/6/4/red-devil-challenge-50k
25K
The 25K — also a loop with the start and finish at Sandcreek Trailhead — includes the Red Devil, Red Hill and Devil’s Gulch single track trails, features close to 4,300 feet of elevation gain and is the first 9 miles of the 50K course. One water only, self-serve station will be located at mile 5 and a fully staffed aid station will be at mile 9. We will have the usual Ultra running fare, to include PB and J sandwiches, pickles and pickle juice, water, electrolyte drink, cookies, candy, pretzels, fruit, gels, etc.
10K
The out-and-back 10K, which also starts and ends at the Sandcreek Trailhead, and is on well-maintained logging and Forest Service roads, has an elevation gain of 1,000 feet. There is one water/electrolyte station, which you pass twice as the course is out and back.
Maps
50K map
25K map
10K map
Event Details
Each finisher will receive an iconic Red Devil medal, a RunWenatchee face mask/buff, shuttle transportation to and from the start/finish, staffed aid stations that have full COVID-19 safety precautions in place. and plenty of food and hydration products. We partner with Chelan County Mountain Search and Rescue to provide course support and they are the event’s non-profit beneficiary.
Race shirts are available for purchase, online-only, as part of registration checkout.
Milepost 111 Brewing Co. in Cashmere will once again offer discounts to racers for food and beverage
after the race.
Depending on COVID-19 conditions at the time of the race, we will be following additional precautions including wave starts, aid station protocols and requirements for mask use. More details will be available within a month of the race depending on requirements in place and the state of the pandemic.
Student Rates
Middle School, High School, and College Students are all eligible for a substantial entry discount to all our trail runs. Click on the Student Entry if you are any one of these runners.
COVID-19 Protocols
Depending on COVID-19 conditions at the time of the race, we will be following additional precautions including wave starts, aid station protocols and requirements for mask use. More details will be available within a month of the race depending on requirements in place and the state of the pandemic.
Shuttle Service
We are planning on having COVID-19 compliant shuttle service to and from the start/finish area for racers only. Depending on COVID-19 conditions at the time of the race, we will be following additional precautions including wave starts and requirements for mask use. More details will be available within a month of the race depending on requirements in place and the state of the pandemic.
Races are going cupless for 2021!
We are including a reusable, collapsible drinking cup for all runners for our trail runs starting in 2021, thus reducing our environmental impact by not having paper cups littering the course or in the landfill.
Cut-Off Times
Our cut off times for the 50K are generous and allow for people to run the course. You will have to be able to move at an average of 3-3.5 mph to make the cut-offs. We reserve the right to pull you off the course if you are behind these times. At Mile 9 and 26 (Devils Gulch Trailhead) is an extraction point, where runners can be shuttled back to the start/finish area if injured or do not meet the cut-off criteria. Here are the cut off times:
Mile 9 (Devils Gulch TH): 3 hours
Mile 17 (Henley’s Camp): 6 hours
Mile 26 (Devils Gulch TH): 8 hours
Finish Line: 10 hours

Echo Valley 10k, Marathon & 50k
2021-06-05 07:30 - 16:00
Echo Valley – 1700 Cooper Gulch Rd, Manson, WA 98831, United States

For 2021, Echo Valley is returning to its traditional format, with a 1 mile kid’s race, 10K, half-marathon and 50K. Echo Valley remains an excellent race choice for many. The 1 mile kid’s race, camping and location make it ideal for families, while the 50k is a great course for a first time 50K runner or someone wanting to set a 50K PR time.
For more information click here.

Echo Valley 10K, Half & 50K
2021-06-05 07:30 - 17:00
SINGLE RACE FORMAT RETURNS!
For 2021, we are returning Echo Valley to its traditional format, with a 1 mile kid’s race, 10K, half-marathon and 50K. Echo Valley remains an excellent race choice for many. The 1 mile kid’s race, camping and location make it ideal for families, while the 50k is a great course for a first time 50K runner or someone wanting to set a 50K PR time.
Based in the pristine wine country of Lake Chelan, Echo Valley offers stunning views, runnable (is that even a word?) single tracks, heaps of sunshine and a retreat from everyday life!
To top off this weekend away in the mountains, you can camp pre- and post-race. Take this time to reboot, decompress from technology and reflect on the amazing training you have done. Socially distant bonfires and laughter will be plentiful! Come and share an amazing weekend with us; we promise you will head back to work Monday full of heart and strength of mind! See below for details on accommodations.
This race is sponsored by Vin du Lac of Chelan, one of the top Wineries in the region, named “Winery of the Year” in 2010.
A special thanks to Company Creek Pizza for supporting the Echo Valley races. They’ll be providing pizza to keep you going all day long!
Woodland Speeders Kid’s Race
As part of our new Woodland Speeders program, we offer free kid’s races at all of our events. Parents are welcome to run with their kids. You can register your child during the registration process for your own race or sign them up later. The Echo Valley kid’s race is the longest that we have at 1 mile in length and is half dirt road, half grassy trail, with a small amount of elevation gain. See schedule below for start time.
For more information click here.
