Events

Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 11 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee. Story Map: Washington’s Ice Age Floods The Washington Geological Survey creates on-line “Story Maps” to tell visual stories, to explain broad topics about Washington geology. Although these can be found on their website, the Erratics will present the WGS “story map” of what the Ice Age Floods had wrought upon our state. Using […]

Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 6:30 PM – 9 PM Location: Arlberg Sports-25 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, Washington 98801 SAVE THE DATE! We're hosting an Avalanche Awareness Workshop at Arlberg Sports. Presented by the Northwest Avalanche Center, this workshop is for the winter backcountry traveler. Whether you ski, snowshoe, snowboard or snowmobile in the backcountry, recognition of avalanche danger is an essential and potentially lifesaving skill. This session introduces and explains where and why avalanches occur and provides a […]

When: Saturday, December 15 2018 - Sunday, December 16 2018 A CO-ED intro to Avalanche Safety and FUNdraiser Day with classroom and on-snow training, morning yoga, delicious and healthy lunch, and apres party and raffle. Anyone, ages 14 and older who are interested in snow and avalanche safety in and out of bounds and who enjoy a good time for a good cause. Participants are asked to provide their own avalanche beacon, shovel, probe, and backpack. Maximum of 36 participants. […]

The Wenatchee River Institute Presents-A Virtual Trip to the Galapagos and Ecuador in the Red Barn, Dec. 19th Award-winning wildlife and landscape photographer John Winnie will be in Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn on Weds., Dec. 19th. Doors open at 6:30pm, presentation begins at 7pm. Through spoken word and imagery, Winnie will offer A Galapagos and Ecuador Natural History Travelogue. Escape thoughts of winter for an hour of exotic birds, wildlife and wild places during a virtual natural history tour […]

The Yeti Ride is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Velo Club and held on New Year’s Day each year in the Wenatchee area. The route will be determined the day before and will based on weather conditions at the time. The ride is led by club members. If it’s chilly out, don your ski coats and gloves!  And if you don’t, there will be plenty of Yeti juice to pass around to keep you warm! Post-ride festivities also await! The […]

When: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 11:00a.m. Where: Lake Wenatchee State Park, North Park. Meet at the Reservation Booth. Details: Join Park Staff for a magical jaunt through our frosty winter wonderland! This is a fantastic hike for first-timers in snowshoes, or hikers looking for a mellow adventure with scenic rewards. The hike is easy-moderate with varying views, plenty of opportunities for snowball fights and memorable photos. Hike duration is dependent upon hiker preference: the shortest options is a 1.4 […]

Thursdays January-February 2019 10am-12pm Join area naturalist guides for a FREE snowshoe stroll along the river front trail in Leavenworth, WA! Even though we are within close proximity to the bustling downtown area, you will still have the feeling of being in the wilderness along our beautiful river. All ages welcome! Snowshoes provided! Drop-ins welcome. Reservations appreciated and required for groups of 8+. For reservations, call 509-548-0181 x5 link to website: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/calendar/2019/1 Contact info: Rachel Bishop, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org, 509-548-0181 x5

Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Presents- Skirennen Nordic Race What: A fun race day for all ages and abilities! Skate races for all. When: Saturday, January 5, 2019 Where: Leavenworth Golf Course Ski Trails, 9101 Icicle Road, Leavenworth To Register: Not available yet 1.5km race       Free 2.5km race       Free 5km race          $TBD 10km race        $TBD Online registration closes at 5pm on 1/4/19. Day-of-race registration will be available for $5 above the early price. Day of race registration is 8:00-9:00am. […]

Mountain Music Series Featuring Dynamite Supreme Date: January 5th, 2019 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Where: Hampton Lodge Saturday nights are all about live Music up at Mission Ridge. Whether you ski under the lights or come up just for a rockin’ show, Mission Ridge is the place to be. All the excitement goes down inside the Hampton Lodge and can be enjoyed from either the Chair 5 Pub or the KaWham Café. Dinner and drink specials will keep you fueled up and […]

Washington State Parks invites the public to participate in family-friendly, guided snowshoe hikes this winter at Lake Wenatchee State Park, just 25 east of Stevens Pass. Snowshoe hikes start promptly at 1:00 p.m. on the following dates: • Jan. 1, 6, 12, 21, 26 • Feb. 2, 10, 16, 24 Meet at the North Reservation Booth in the North Park: 21588 State Route 207 Leavenworth, WA 98826 When: Snowshoers should arrive early enough to prepare for the 1:00 p.m. departure, […]

Wenatchee River Institute Presents- Wednesday, January 9, 2019 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division St., Leavenworth Food choices, how they affect our health, the environment, and animals. Everyone is making an impact! What type of impact do you want to be making? Anna Gullickson will share her story of being an outdoor enthusiast and how her unique jobs and experiences inspired her to continue to follow her passion from flying floatplanes, ski patrolling, working to save the […]

Thursdays January-February 2019 10am-12pm Join area naturalist guides for a FREE snowshoe stroll along the river front trail in Leavenworth, WA! Even though we are within close proximity to the bustling downtown area, you will still have the feeling of being in the wilderness along our beautiful river. All ages welcome! Snowshoes provided! Drop-ins welcome. Reservations appreciated and required for groups of 8+. For reservations, call 509-548-0181 x5 link to website: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/calendar/2019/1 Contact info: Rachel Bishop, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org, 509-548-0181 x5