Events

Science on Tap! Chumstick Wildfire Stewardship Coalition Wenatchee Valley Brewery 3/27/2019 6pm Free-but donations are welcome. Join Wenatchee River Institute and Corrine Hoffman from CWSC at Wenatchee Valley Brewing Company for Science on Tap! Our region is dealing with giant wildfires of unprecedented size yearly. Smoke fills our air in the summertime, making enjoying the outdoors hazardous – even if you don’t happen to be near a fire. Corrine has an exciting hands-on demonstration, with real fire!, looking at healthy […]

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division St., Leavenworth Wenatchee River Institute Presents-Arctic Solitaire Join adventure traveler, photographer, author and "barfly in training, Paul Soaders on a hilarious and evocative ride of misadventures in the Arctic. In his book Arctic Solitaire, Souders shares exploits across four summers, thousands of miles of a vast inland sea, and the unpredictable Arctic wilderness—while offering an insightful look at what compels a person to embark on adventure. His […]

SAS (Sisters in Action Sports) Monthly Climb Night’s at Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee, are an all ages and abilities opportunity for those ladies (or as we say “sisters”) that want to get into climbing OR progress their climbing! Our motto... you can climb with us!  This is not a closed group.  All welcome.  These are open arm welcoming fun nights to meet other active sisters and get the support you need to try something new at whatever level you […]

Trails in Motion Film Festival The Trails In Motion International Film Festival brings the world’s finest trail-running and ultra-running films to Wenatchee on March 29 as part of its 2018 world tour. Hosted by RunWenatchee and presented by Visit Wenatchee, the event features eight short films. Overall running time is 1 hour and 50 minutes. There will also be a raffle benefiting Wenatchee Valley TREAD, a mini-expo before the films are screened, and beer, wine & other refreshments. Location: Numerica Performing Arts Center Start time: 7 […]

SAS (Sisters in Action Sports) Ambassador, Courtney Feeney, will be leading a low-key snowshoe hike at Leavenworth Ski Hill in Leavenworth, WA. This is a girls/women’s only hike. All sisters all ages welcome. Bring your own gear. Please make sure you have the appropriate layers, outwear, gloves, hat, waterproof shoes/snowshoes/micro spikes, poles, etc.  Depending on conditions, snowshoes may not be needed.  Bring snacks and hydration.  No alcohol please. Let's socialize while we exercise! Meet new people and spend quality time […]

Wenatchee River Institute Presents-Sustainability: What You Can Do Methow Recycles comes to Leavenworth The First of Four Classes to help us learn how we can make a difference in this world! Presenter: Miles Milliken from Methow Recycles Doors open at 6:30 for no-host refreshments, talk starts at 7 Admission: Suggested donation $2 Most of us recycle, but there is much we do not know about what happens with it when the truck takes it away. Did we put the right […]

Fly Tying Classes Wenatchee River Institute Tuesdays March 12-April 9 6-8:30pm $60 regular, $48 WRI member Join Wenatchee River Institute, Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited for five nights of tying flies specifically for catching fish in local waters! All fly tying equipment provided for the class. Go home with 1-3 flies each night! Don't worry if you miss a class! Limit of 12 participants!

Backpacking is one of the most immersive outdoor experiences. It combines hiking and camping to create a self-sustaining wilderness adventure. It may seem daunting at first, but with the proper gear and planning, backpacking can be for anyone. To help with the planning process, Arlberg Sports is hosting an evening with Osprey Packs and Summit Sales NW to provide some insight on how to get started backpacking, ensuring a safe and positive experience. Topics to be covered: -How to plan […]

Showcasing the best recent short films with a focus on outdoor pursuits and the natural world. Come see these great films and intermission performances while enjoying your beverage of choice. Also, dress to the nines and swagger with grace down the red carpet after hitching a free ride in our own LFF limousine! For more information click here.

Saturday, April 6, 2019 to Sunday, April 7, 2019 Tour de Blues is all about getting out with your family and friends and exploring Mission Ridge! Spend the weekend skiing and riding all the blue runs on the mountain to register for great prizes during the Tour de Blues prize drawing at 3:00 pm on Sunday in the Hampton Lodge. How does the event work? Register at the Guest Services desk inside the Hampton Lodge and pick up your trail […]

Date Sat, 04/06/2019 Time 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM SIGN-UP ONLINE HERE! Join us Chelan Douglas Land Trust on Saturday, April 6th for the 2nd Annual SageFest - a volunteer trail event co-sponsored by Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) and Central WA Evergreen Mountain Bike Association (EMBA). We will meet at the Horse Lake trailhead at 9:00 AM, break into groups that will be shuttled to various access points, then meet back at the trailhead for a 1:00 PM BBQ. We plan to do […]

On December 18th, 1994, Steve Burchett died from injuries sustained in an avalanche burial while doing avalanche mitigation work at Mission Ridge Ski Area. Steve loved to ski and golf. The proceeds from this tournament are used to sponsor professional ski patrollers in their pursuit of continued education, purchase new rescue equipment for the Mission Ridge Mountain Patrol, and further avalanche education for all winter enthusiasts. This event is hosted by the Mission Ridge Pro Patrol. When: April 6th, 2019 Where: […]