Events

January 23, 2018 Classes start promptly at 7:00pm. Fix and Maintain Your Outdoor Gear with Wenatchee Outdoors Experts (Pybus University) Andy Dappen For the first third of this session you will learn about special supplies, materials, resources, and techniques to repair or restore your outdoor raincoats, rain pants, gaiters, tents, parkas, packs, sleeping pads, boots, and more. During the next two thirds of the session we’ll go to work on wounded gear that you’ve brought along with you. We’ll have […]

Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 10:00am Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA Wenatchee River Institute Presents-Grab your mittens and snow boots and join us at Barn Beach Reserve for a winter adventure walk! A winter ecology ramble led by Institute staff explores the beauty and wildlife along the Wenatchee River at this magical time of year. Snow permitting, this will include a basic introduction to show shoeing. Snow shoes provided or feel free to […]

Date Sat, 01/27/2018 Time 10:00 AM Location Saddle Rock Trail Sign up coming soon on the Chelan Douglas Land Trust website. This is you and your family's chance to try out one of winter’s most popular activities: snowshoeing! These trips teach beginners the basics of snowshoeing while exploring the family friendly trails of Saddlerock. Your hike leader will share fun and interesting information about winter animals and plants along the way, and the group will enjoy hot cocoa at the end of the […]

Saturday, January 27, 2018  SharePresented by Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort-This fun, informative, guided snowshoe trek leaves from the Base Area and heads up to the Midway Lodge. There are several routes available and each trek is fitted to the group interests and abilities. Suggested Gear: Boots that fit well and offer good ankle support, goggles, gloves, a winter hat, coat, snow pants & headlamp (optional). Creature Comforts if you have them: backpack, gaiters and facemask.  Note: All gear […]

Date Sat, 02/03/2018 Time 10:00 AM Location Saddle Rock Trail The Chelan Douglas Land Trust Presents-This is you and your family's chance to try out one of winter’s most popular activities: snowshoeing! These trips teach beginners the basics of snowshoeing while exploring the family friendly trails of Saddlerock. Your hike leader will share fun and interesting information about winter animals and plants along the way, and the group will enjoy hot cocoa at the end of the hike. Snow shoes are provided by […]

Plain Valley Nordic Ski Trails Presents- FULL MOON SKI & SNOWSHOE PARTY! Saturday, February 3, 2018 7pm at Plain Valley Nordic Ski Trails Click here for more information.

Saturday, February 3, 2018  SharePresented by Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort- This fun, informative, guided snowshoe trek leaves from the Base Area and heads up to the Midway Lodge. There are several routes available and each trek is fitted to the group interests and abilities. Suggested Gear: Boots that fit well and offer good ankle support, goggles, gloves, a winter hat, coat, snow pants & headlamp (optional). Creature Comforts if you have them: backpack, gaiters and facemask.  Note: All […]

Sunday, February 4, 2018  Share Avalanche Awareness Presented by Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort-This workshop is designed for mountain enthusiasts who are starting to tour on their own and possibly venturing out of the ski area boundries. Areas of focus in this course: Recognize & Avoid Avalanche Terrain Understanding Layed Snow Weather Indicators & Red Flags Basic Companion Rescue Avalanche Control Techniques Boundary Policies Avalanche Terrain & Terrain Maps Basic Route Selection Current Snow Pack Conditions Companion Recovery Probing, […]

Riverfront Rock Gym presents-Love at First Send A local climbing competition When: Saturday, Feb. 10th 2018 Where: Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee Details: Redpoint style bouldering, partner problems, sponsor swag, raffle, food, cold drinks and warm feelings! Music, sweet music and secret admirers. Comp Schedule- 6:30 am gym opens 7-9 am registration 9am-12 pm Heat One (Youth, Beginner, Open) 12-3 pm Heat Two (Masters, Intermediate, Advanced) 3-6 pm Finals Reset 6 pm Finals (Men and Women) 8 pm Awards/Raffle Category […]

Take your support of Special Olympics Washington to new depths by signing up for one of the coolest events of the year. Whether you’re looking to dip your toes or make a big splash in the Columbia River, you’ll be changing the lives of 17,500 athletes across the state. Anyone can participate! (Under 18 requires parent or guardian signature.) For more information CLICK HERE.

Saturday, February 10, 2018  SharePresented by Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort- This fun, informative, guided snowshoe trek leaves from the Base Area and heads up to the Midway Lodge. There are several routes available and each trek is fitted to the group interests and abilities. Suggested Gear: Boots that fit well and offer good ankle support, goggles, gloves, a winter hat, coat, snow pants & headlamp (optional). Creature Comforts if you have them: backpack, gaiters and facemask.  Note: All […]

Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 13 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee. Icicle Creek Glaciers and Upper Valley Erratics Glaciers from Icicle Creek advanced multiple times over the past several hundred thousand years and left deposits near Leavenworth. Some thought lakes or slack water from Glacial Lake Missoula outburst floods deposited the boulders lying between Leavenworth and Peshastin. The late local geologist Bill Long collected […]