Wenatchee Outdoors

Group Mountain Bike Rides with Cycle Central
2018-08-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-08-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-08-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-08-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-07-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-07-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-07-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-07-09 18:30 - 20:30 UTC and 1 more date
Group mountain bike rides are offered by Cycle Central on Monday evenings starting at 6:30-6:45 every Monday until September.
Location of the rides changes weekly so click here to see Cycle Central’s Facebook page for the most up to date information.
There are three groups of riders:

Newer riders, plan for a five mile ride with many stops.
Some experience, plan for an hour to an hour and a half ride with few stops.
Shredders that get out and ride hard for a few hours.

Group Road Rides with Cycle Central
2018-08-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-08-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-08-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-07-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-07-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-07-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-07-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-07-03 18:00 - 20:00
Cycle Central hosts Tuesday evening bicycle road rides every week! Click here for updates on the location and schedule information.
Road rides
3 groups
1. about 15-18 miles 13 mph avg speed
2. about 25 miles 16 mph avg speed
3. 30 miles+ 17+mph avg speed.

8th Annual Tomato Gala
2018-08-18 10:00 - 12:00
Washington State University Extension Master Gardener Program Presents-
8th Annual Tomato Gala
Location: 1100 North Western Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801
Taste test many varieties of tomatoes, including heirlooms, slicers and paste tomatoes. Enjoy them now, and know how to preserve them for later.

Summer Ride Series with EMBA
2018-08-15 16:00 - 18:30
Summer Ride Series with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance

Date
Wed, Aug 15, 2018

Riding Area
Leavenworth Ski Hill

Location

Leavenworth Ski Hill Parking Lot

Directions

From Leavenworth turn right off US2 onto Ski Hill Drive. Follow Ski Hill drive for 1.4 miles to the parking lot for Ski Hill.

Address
10701 Ski Hill Dr, Leavenworth, WA 98826, USA

Ice Age Flood Controversies-Past and Present
2018-08-14 19:00 - 21:00
Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 14 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee.
Vic Baker, Professor of Planetary and Geosciences, U. of Arizona, and long-time Friend of the Erratics, will discuss “Ice-Age Flood Controversies: Past and Present.” Catastrophic flooding has invoked controversy ever since the beginning of geological sciences. Disputes concerning the mega-flood origins of eastern Washington’s Channeled Scabland began a century ago with research by J Harlen Bretz (1882-1981) and Joseph Thomas Pardee (1871-1960). Debate has continued over the 50 years that Dr. Baker has been studying the area. This talk will provide an update on recent discoveries, with some reflections on both the past and future science of catastrophic floods.

Geology Tour with Wenatchee Valley Museum
2018-08-11 09:00 - 17:00
Wenatchee to Roslyn Geology Tour

August 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
$40

The Wenatchee/Roslyn tour begins in Wenatchee and continues west on US-2/97 to look at the geology of the Wenatchee Valley. Then the route will turn south on US-97 where the local geology (Ingalls Complex-green serpentine) and old town site of Blewett mine history will be discussed. An additional stop further south along US-97 will be to look at the Swauk Formation conglomerate/sandstone and Teanaway Basalts (dikes).
From the Blewett Pass area the trip will head south and west to Cle Elum and Roslyn where the coal mine history of the area will be discussed. Lunch time will be provided in Roslyn to explore the local museum and eat. A trip to the local cemetery where many factions of ethnic groups are buried.
In the afternoon the tour will include a stop at the Wild Horse Wind Farm (Renewable Energy Center) located east of Ellensburg, Washington before returning to Wenatchee.
$45, $40 members

Trail Work Party with WenOut, EMBA and Sweetwood BBQ!
2018-08-04 09:00 - 13:00
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance of Central WA is partnering with WenatcheeOutdoors and Sweetwood BBQ for a fun filled trail building work party at Number 2 Canyon. Grab your friends and come lend a hand! Post work BBQ party to follow.
Date: August 4th
Time: 9am-1pm
Location: No. 2 Canyon (Park at the closed gate on No. 2 Canyon Road)
What to bring: Long pants, gloves, water and snacks (tools will be provided)
NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
For more information email travish@evergreenmtb.org

Community Garden-Volunteer
2018-07-30 08:30 - 10:30
Wenatchee River Insitute-Community Garden Volunteer Support Needed

Monday, July 30, 2018
8:30 am 10:30 am

E. Lorene Young House 250 12th St.

Join our magical garden team to help begin assembling the structure that will become our new Community Garden Compost yard. Please bring gloves and water, and any specialty tools you may like to use.

Contact Info
Tricia Cook
tcook@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org

The Big Chill Cider Fest!
2018-07-28 16:00 - 22:00
The first major cider festival in North Central Washington is coming to the charming, historic town of Cashmere this summer. Presented by Cascade Farmlands, The Big Chill offers an abundance of tastes from the region’s burgeoning cideries.
Participants will receive a tote bag, commemorative glass and a dozen taste tokens. The town’s yummiest kitchens will be on site and the Cashmere Museum will offer a glimpse into the history of local orchards.
Staged right next to Liberty Orchards, home of Aplets and Cotlets, come relax in the big “Chill Pavilion” complete with refreshing misters, and soak up live music as the sun sets.
North Central Washington is soon to be the Pacific Northwest’s leading cider region. Discover why the apple and organic pear capitol of the world keeps getting more delicious!

Disc Golf Tournament & Fundraiser
2018-07-28
When:
Saturday, July 28 2018

Organized by the Leavenworth Disc Golf Club, the Mountain Town THROW DOWN will be played on the 18-basket disc golf course at Stevens Pass Mountain Resort. A portion of the registration fees will go to the Leavenworth Ski Hill Disc Golf Course Fund through the Leavenworth Ski Hill Heritage Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which aims to build a world-class disc golf course in Leavenworth, WA.
The course at Stevens Pass plays through wooded, rocky, and open terrain, including several long downhill shots, as you play on the snow-free ski slopes, starting near the top of Hogsback chairlift, playing towards Tye Mill chairlift, then down past the Daisy chairlift, and ending at the Base Area. It’s a challenging and fun course in one of the most beautiful settings in the state. If you’ve never played here, don’t miss this opportunity!
Recreational Division (Men’s and Women’s)
Open Division (Men’s and Women’s)
For updated information also check out the LDGC Mountain Town Throw Down Facebook page!
Registration goes live on July 1st. Register HERE!

Event Timeline
*All times and locations subject to change without notice*
9:30am- 10:30am- Player registration and Check in (Guest Relations)
10:30-11am- Player meeting in Cascadian Kitchen and card assignment
11am-Players head to starting tees
11:30am- Tournament play begins (Meet at summer road just past C4 for shuttling)
11:30am-4pm- Tournament play
4:30pm- Awards on the 2nd floor of the GPL/Bulls Tooth (time subject to change based on completion of tournament)
5pm-6pm- Après- Disc Social Time (Bull’s Tooth)

Thursday Night Throwdown Race
2018-07-26
Stevens Pass Presents-

When:
Thursday, July 26 2018

Put your skills to the test on Thursday evenings with our returning race points series: Thursday Night Throwdown! Complete with an awesome apres at the Bull’s Tooth and tons of prizing from bike park sponsors. There are weekly winners as well as points series champions crowned. It’s gonna be dynomite!

Cost
Only $5 per race, or $20 for the entire series
You must become an Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance member ($35/year) to participate. EMBA is Washington’s largest nonprofit bike organization responsible for helping make the northwest a more awesome place to ride! Please make sure your membership is current and or purchase online prior to arriving at Stevens Pass. You can go to evergreenmtb.org to get your membership and learn more. *All participants must have a valid bike park lift ticket or season pass*

Native Plants of NCW
2018-07-21 10:00 - 12:00
Presented by the WSU Extension, Master Gardener Program-Native Plants of NCW
Location: Community Education Garden 1100 North Western Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801
Appreciate the beauty and benefits of native plants, tour the native plant garden and help preserve our native ecosystems.

Climbing and Mnt Bike Kids Camp
2018-07-09 09:00 - 2018-07-12 16:00
Ages: 6-12
Date: July 9-13
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Squilchuck State Park, Riverfront Rock Gym
Cost: $349
What could be better than biking in the morning and climbing in the afternoon? Nothing! Kids ages 6-12 are invited to join us for 5-full days of awesomeness riding their bike and climbing in a safe and supportive environment.
Morning session: From 9am to noon each day participants will be learning mountain bike skills such as body position and balance, braking, climbing and descending techniques, gearing and shifting, front and rear wheel lifts, cornering, roll downs and other trail skills to help with success on single track trail riding.
No experience necessary. However, each child is required to have a working bike and helmet.
Lunch and shuttle: Noon to 1pm participants will eat their lunch and be transported from Squilchuck State Park to Riverfront Climbing Gym by Wenatchee Shuttle Service.
Afternoon session: From 1 to 4 p.m. participants will learn the basics of climbing in the gym. They will learn about climbing equipment, proper knots, how to belay, climbing movement, and how to stay safe in the gym. They will also learn climbing games to build friendships and teach teamwork. All rental gear is included with the camp. You will drop your child off each day at 9am at Squilchuck and picked your child up at 4pm at Riverfront Rock Gym.
Please pack your child lunch, water bottle and sunscreen. Snacks and extra water will be provided. If you have any questions please email education@cwevergreenmtb.org

GranDuro Kids Bike Race
2018-06-30 09:00 - 11:30
Calling all kids 12 and under!
June 30, 2018
Mission Ridge Ski Resort
Mission: GranDuro Kids Bike Race
Check-in begins at 9am, Races start at 10am
No pre-registration required
Races geared for ages 12 and under, $10 per rider
Courses will be formatted to appropriate age and skill level
Join us for a fun morning of bike racing, obstacle course, and a raffle.
Visit http://missiongranduro.com/ to learn about all GranDuro events Including a 25/45 mile ride, and free camping at Mission Ridge!
Questions regarding the kids race please email education@cwevergreen.org
Proceeds from the race will benefit the Education Department for Evergreen Bike Alliance

Saturday Rides with Wenatchee Valley Velo
2018-06-30 08:00 - 10:30
All Wenatchee Valley Mountain Bike riders of all levels are welcome to join for new weekly mountain bike ride at Sage Hills leaving from the parking lot at Ridge Cyclesport every Saturday at 8am throughout the season starting April 7th.
Ride will be dependent on weather for trail preservation and will focus on creating a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for all skill levels of riders.
Please come prepared with a safe and functional bike ready to ride with trail essentials such as multitool, tube, inflation device, as well as appropriate hydration and snacks if needed. Wear appropriate riding apparel for the conditions, as well as a helmet. Helmets are required to be a part of this ride!
Please be ready to go at 7:55 for the pre-ride meeting to go over introductions and announcements, route, safety information, and group ride basics.
Feet in pedals at 8.
We can’t wait to see you there, and look forward to offering this new weekly group activity for cyclists. For more information please visit www.wenatcheevalleyvelo.com/saturday-rides/.
