Wenatchee Outdoors

Tuesday Tune Up Series-Drivetrain Maintenance
2024-12-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Foothills Middle School, 1410 Maple St, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Are you a current EMBA or Wenatchee Outdoors member? If so, you are eligible for our FREE Tuesday Tune-up Series. Over the course of four sessions, you’ll learn from an EMBA board member and ride instructor how to keep your bike in good riding shape. You’ll be guided through essential bike maintenance tips and tricks to ensure your ride is smooth and safe for the upcoming riding season. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, this series is designed to help you feel confident in maintaining your bike on and off the trail.

In these hands-on workshops, you’ll learn about how to fix and maintain your drivetrain, brakes, suspension, and wheels and tires. You’ll gain confidence and independence, so you can hit the trails with peace of mind, knowing you’re ready for whatever comes your way. Don’t miss out—you and your bike deserve it! Space is very limited but there will be a waitlist for the entire series or individual sessions.

* If you are not a current EMBA or Wenatchee Outdoors member donor but would like to participate, you can sign up for the series with the agreement that you become a member or renew your membership before participating.
* Since space is very limited, we ask that you not sign up if you do not plan on attending all four sessions.

Register Here

Questions? Email raybirks@evergreenmtb.org

Series Details

Drivetrain Maintenance – December 17th, 6:30-8:00pm, Foothills Middle School

Cassette and chainring cleaning, and replacement

Chain cleaning, lubrication, and replacement

Derailleur/shifting adjustment and tuning

Brake Maintenance – January 14th, 6:30-8:00pm, Foothills Middle School

Brake pad inspection and replacement

Rotor cleaning and truing

Brake lever and cable adjustment

Hydraulic brake fluid lever bleed

Suspension Maintenance – February 11th, 6:30-8:00pm, Foothills Middle School

Fork and shock cleaning and lubrication

Air pressure adjustment

Rebound and compression damping adjustment

Suspension sag setup

Wheel and Tire Maintenance – March 11th, 6:30-8:00pm, Foothills Middle School

Tire pressure check and adjustment

Tubeless setup and maintenance

Rim and spoke inspection

Wheel truing

Tire tread inspection and replacement

Tube or tubeless tire repair

Trailside repairs

International Mountain Day: Global Importance & Local Action
2024-12-14 14:00 - 17:00
Celebrate International Mountain Day!
Join local mountain enthusiasts and stewardship organizations of the East Central Cascades as we organize in celebration of International Mountain Day. Since 2003, this day has been celebrated worldwide to raise awareness of the importance of mountains, highlight both the opportunities and challenges of mountain development, and build alliances that bring positive change for mountain communities and ecosystems. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. with a critical mass-style community trail run in Waterfront Park departing from the WRI Red Barn. At 3:00 p.m., doors open for an afternoon of inspiring short films, presentations by local groups, and an action panel with organization leadership where we will discuss how we can better collaborate to care for our local mountains. Hot drinks and snacks will be provided! Attendees will leave with fresh inspiration, a deeper understanding of mountains’ global significance, and ideas for getting involved locally.
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute in collaboration with Leavenworth Mountain Association, Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation, Wenatchee Valley TREAD and the Kilan Jornet Foundation.
Registration required.
Cost is Pay What You Can. Choose a price that is reasonable for you. WRI offers this in recognition that not everyone can afford to pay the same amount for classes. We hope that people who can, will pay to help those who cannot.
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Santa Paws Fun Run
2024-12-14 10:30 - 13:00
The event will take place on Saturday, December 14th, hosted by Wenatchee Valley Brewing. The run will kick off at 10:30 from the loop trail at E. Island View, with both 2K and 5K route options heading north and then lunch and drinks will be available to purchase after 10:45 at WVB.
Highlights of the event include:

Prizes for Best Team Name and Theme, Best Costume, and Most Festive
Family-friendly, fun, with Santa photos for a festive keepsake

We’d love to see families, friends, and furry companions come out for this special day!

Fatbiking 101: An Introduction to Riding on Snow
2024-12-14 10:00 - 12:00
Ever been curious about the fun and unique world of winter fat biking? Join Evergreen instructors to learn the basics of taking your bike onto groomed, snowy trails and have fun exploring a winter wonderland in an entirely new way!
Class Focus:

Gain comfort and confidence riding on groomed, snow-covered trails.
Navigate trail obstacles such as berms, whoops, and rocks on undulating terrain.
Learn how to maintain control and traction while braking, descending and climbing.

Prerequisites: MTB Foundations: Beginner or equivalent riding experience. Should feel comfortable riding a mountain bike on green and some blue trails.
Check out the Event link for more information

Wenatchee Run Club
2024-12-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club

Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly

Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own.
Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants.
Location: The Taproom at Pybus
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960

Birding by the River
2024-12-11 08:00 - 09:30
Go birding with knowledgeable WRI staff around the WRI campus! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow.
This is a great opportunity to learn about eBird, the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world, and utilize it to record our observations of local wild birds. Total walking distance is ½ mile, over a gravel path with two moderate hills. Come prepared for the weather. These walks will happen on the second Wednesday of each month for the whole year. Join us for as many as you can!
Trail difficulty level: beginner
Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel
Bathrooms available at the start and end of the walk
Meet outside the River Haus at 8am and plan to be finished by 9:30am. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.
Event Link

Snowy Cascades Watercolor Workshop-Online
2024-12-08 10:00 - 12:30
North Cascades Institute is offering this Snowy Cascades Watercolor Workshop online.
When: Dec 8, from 10:00am-12:30 Pm
Instructor: Claire Giordano
Class Tuition: $50
Get cozy with a cup of tea and your watercolor paints for a new winter themed workshop with local adventure artist Claire Giordano.

In this class, Claire will share with us her favorite techniques for painting winter landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. After exploring some of the magical (and unpredictable!) effects of watercolor, we will put our new skills into practice as we paint a winter scene with step-by-step guidance from Claire. The painting could also make a gift or card for the holidays.

Over the last ten years of creating outdoors Claire learned to work with watercolor in a way that is fun and accessible to artists of all levels, and she is excited to share her favorite painting medium with you!

We look forward to seeing you in the class! Lastly, please note that by registering for this workshop you agree to share your email address with our instructor Claire.

Click HERE for the event link and to register.

Outdoor Clothing Swap
2024-12-07 12:00 - 15:00
Join the Chelan Douglas Land Trust, Wenatchee Pride, Sustainable NCW and the YWCA for an FREE Outdoor Gear and Clothing Swap!

When: Saturday December 7, 2024
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Where: YWCA (212 First St, Wenatchee, WA 98801)

Our mission is simple: declutter your gear closer, keep items out of the landfill, and provide the community an accessible way to “shop” sustainably.

Bring your gently-loved hiking shoes, tents, bikes, backpacks, jackets, yoga pants, and other outdoor clothing/ gear and trade with others in the community.

Note: You do NOT need to bring any clothes or gear to participate. We want to make outdoor clothes accessible to everyone!

If you cannot attend the event but want to donate items, you can drop off your outdoor clothes and gear at the CDLT office (18 N Wenatchee Ave). We will accept items on Wednesday, December 4th, and Thursday, December 5th, from 8 am to 3 pm.

If you have any questions, please email Ayla, Community Inclusion Coordinator, at ayla@cdlantrust.org
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Racewalk Clinic Series
2024-12-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-23 09:00 - 10:00
Racewalk Clinic taught by age group 50K Racewalk World Record Holder. Darlene Backlund (age 79) who has been racewalking 30 years.

When: Nov. 16, 23, 30 2024 and Dec. 7, 2024 Get ready for Turkey Trot and Santa Paws Fun Run Cost $5.00 each or all 4 for $15.00
Where: Eastmont Junior High School Track Time: 9-10am
Come to learn: What is racewalking and powerwalking? Come ready to walk and meet others.

Call Darlene 951-536-8874 with questions. She recently moved to East Wenatchee and is excited to reach out and be involved in the community.

Please RSVP below.

Holiday Wreath Making Party
2024-12-04 17:30 - 19:30
Join Wenatchee River Institute this winter season to create your own holiday wreath to take home. Come prepared to experiment with a variety of foraged materials such as lichens, evergreen branches, dried flower stems, pinecones, berries, dried leaves, and citrus slices. All the materials we will use have been gathered around WRI’s campus and surrounding areas by the Land Steward, with all of the wreath bases being handmade from the weeping willow at the entrance to WRI! You can expect a fun gathering learning from WRI’s Land Steward to make an artistic, nature inspired, compostable wreath.
Your beautiful creations will be fully compostable and can be dropped off at WRI for disposal. If you would like to bring some non-compostable garnishments from home to add to your wreath, just make sure to remove them before composting.
This event will take place inside a heated building with seating available for those who need it. Bathrooms are onsite. Our building and bathrooms are both ADA accessible.

Event Link to Register

Entiat Watershed Planning Unit Meeting
2024-12-04 16:00 - 19:00
This meeting is open to all, that will include a presentation and discussion of the Entiat Ridge public lands purchase option.

Location: Entiat Fire Station – 2200 Entiat Way

The Cascadia Conservation District is a non-regulatory organization, funded by grants and a system of rates & charges, dedicated to encouraging the wise stewardship of all natural resources in Chelan County.

Our board and staff members work cooperatively with local landowners and communities to provide technical and financial assistance for soil, water, forest, fish, and wildlife conservation efforts. We currently serve all of Chelan County.

Explore our website to learn more about what programs we are involved in and how we are working with local landowners, agencies, non-profits and other stakeholders to develop and implement conservation projects in Chelan County that benefit both people and the environment.

Contact Mark at marki@cascadiacd.org for meeting details.

Test
2024-12-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Castlerock Trailhead, 1963 Castlerock Ave, Wenatchee, 98801, United States

Discover Pass Free Day!
2024-11-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-11 08:00 - 17:00
Discover Pass Free Days!
The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated the Discover Pass free days for 2024. On these days, visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park a vehicle at a Washington state park or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The 2024 Discover Pass free days are:

Monday, Jan. 1 – First Day Hikes and New Year’s Day
Monday, Jan. 15 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Saturday, March 9 – Billy Frank Junior’s Birthday
Tuesday, March 19 – State Parks’ 111th Birthday
Monday, April 22 – Earth Day
Saturday, June 8 – National Get Outdoors Day
Sunday, June 9 – Free Fishing Day
Wednesday, June 19 – Juneteenth
Saturday, Sept. 28 – National Public Lands Day
Thursday, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day
Monday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
Friday, Nov. 29 – Autumn Day

Please note, free days apply only to day use parking, all other fees still apply

Give NCW Turkey Trot
2024-11-28 09:00 - 11:00
The Community Foundation of NCW is excited to host the 2nd annual Give NCW Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving Day run in Wenatchee to kick off the Give NCW annual giving campaign!

The event will offer timed 5K and 10K options along the Apple Capital Loop Trail as well as an untimed, fun kids race (in the boat launch parking lot). All proceeds from the event will benefit Give NCW nonprofit participants.

First 750 registrants get a commemorative beanie! (New color this year!)

There will be NO day-of late registration, so be sure to sign up before Wednesday, November 27 at 8pm!

Learn more and sign up at www.cfncw.org/turkeytrot

2nd Test Outing
2024-11-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Apple Capital Loop 19th Street Trailhead, Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail and Park, East Wenatchee, WA, 98802, United States
New test

Volunteer Patrol Warren Miller Film & Auction
2024-11-22 18:00 - 20:30
Fuel your stoke for the upcoming ski season with a viewing of WARREN MILLER’S 75, the latest Warren Miller film, and help out the Mission Ridge Volunteer Patrol.

Price:
Pre-sales at Arlberg and Java Dog in Wenatchee

$17.00 Adult,
$12.00 Youth 12 and under

At the door night of the film:

$20.00 Adult
$13.00 Youth

*Donations to support the Mission Ridge Volunteer Ski Patrol purchasing of equipment and supplies will be gratefully accepted.

About The Film:
Warren Miller is going big for 75 years! Stacked with unbelievable action and unexpected stories, Warren Miller’s 75 will bring fans to powder stashes and chutes around the world, from Canada, Colorado, California, and Utah to Finland, Japan, Austria, and New Jersey. Catch a diverse lineup of snowsports legends, Olympic hopefuls, world champions, X Games stars, and emerging talents on the big screen this fall, including snowboarders Shaun White, Jeremy Jones, Danny Davis, and Toby Miller, plus skiers Max Hitzig, Lexi duPont, Caite Zeliff, Mark Abma, and Aaron Blunck.

With original segments and unique collaborations, this year’s film will set the tone for the next 75 years of ski and snowboard filmmaking. Get ready for the celebration that is 75.

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Ugly Sweater Stroll
2024-11-20 15:00 - 16:00
Join Wenatchee Outdoors and Chelan Douglas Land Trust for a FREE Ugly Sweater Stroll. We will meet at 3:00, at the Jacobson Trail Head.
When: Wednesday November 20, 2024
Time: 3:00-4:00
Where: Jacobson Trail Head
Parking: Please park along Skyline Dr utilizing on-street parking
Note: Ugly or Holiday sweaters are encouraged, but not required
Please scroll down to RSVP
If you have any questions please email Krissy, Community Outreach Coordinator, at krissy@wenatcheeoutdoors.org

Racewalk Clinic Series
2024-11-16 09:00 - 10:00
Racewalk Clinic taught by age group 50K Racewalk World Record Holder. Darlene Backlund (age 79) who has been racewalking 30 years.
When: Nov. 16, 23, 30 2024 and Dec. 7, 2024 Get ready for Turkey Trot and Santa Paws Fun RunCost $5.00 each or all 4 for $15.00Where: Eastmont Junior High School TrackTime: 9-10amCome to learn: What is racewalking and powerwalking? Come ready to walk and meet others.
Call Darlene 951-536-8874 with questions. She recently moved to East Wenatchee and is excited to reach out and be involved in the community.
Please RSVP below.

The 2024-25 Film and Speaker Series presents: Inhabitants
2024-11-14 19:00 - 21:00
The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center is honored to host a screening of the award-winning documentary Inhabitants on Thursday, Nov. 14, 7-9 PM.
Inhabitants follows five Native American Tribes across deserts, coastlines, forests, and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices. For millennia Native Americans successfully stewarded and shaped their landscapes, but centuries of colonization have disrupted their ability to maintain traditional land management practices. From deserts, coastlines, forests, mountains, and prairies, Native communities are restoring their ancient relationships with the land.
The Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation (IRRF) will be tabling and hosting a discussion following the screening
Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members. Registration is recommended.
Event Link

Science and Story: A Conversation with Betsy L. Howell - Online
2024-11-13 18:00 - 19:15
North Cascades Institute is offering this Science and Story: A Conversation with Betsy L. Howell online.

WHEN: Nov 13, 2024 from 06:00 PM to 07:15 PM
WHERE: Anywhere you want!!

INSTRUCTOR: Betsy L. Howell

CLASS TUITION: $10.00

With three decades of experience as a wildlife biologist and 25 years as a published writer, Betsy L. Howell lives at the intersection of conservation and communication. She began work in Pacific Northwest forests in the mid-1980s and worked as a wildlife biologist through the tumultuous years before and after the adoption of the 1994 Northwest Forest Plan. During this time she found her voice as a writer sharing stories about working as a woman in wildland firefighting, profiling passionate peers, and bringing to light local species and their conservation challenges.
Betsy has worked with northern spotted owls, marbled murrelets, Roosevelt elk, and a variety of amphibians and reptiles. She currently serves as a wildlife biologist on the Olympic National Forest surveying for Pacific martens, Van Dykes salamanders, and Pacific Northwest bat species and writing from her home on the Olympic Peninsula.
In this virtual program, we will hear stories of Betsy’s career including excerpts from her forthcoming book Wild Forest Home: Stories of Conservation in the Pacific Northwest and learn about her creative process as a writer.

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Birding by the River
2024-11-13 08:00 - 09:30
Go birding with knowledgeable WRI staff around the WRI campus! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow.
This is a great opportunity to learn about eBird, the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world, and utilize it to record our observations of local wild birds. Total walking distance is ½ mile, over a gravel path with two moderate hills. Come prepared for the weather. These walks will happen on the second Wednesday of each month for the whole year. Join us for as many as you can!
Trail difficulty level: beginner
Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel
Bathrooms available at the start and end of the walk
Meet outside the River Haus at 8am and plan to be finished by 9:30am. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.
Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth
Event Link

Red Barn Event - Stevens Pass Community
2024-11-12 19:00 - 20:00
Streaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvEO0WV7VkY
Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm.
Join us for a presentation all about Stevens Pass! Ellen Galbraith, Vice President and General Manager of Stevens Pass, will recap highlights from last season and summer operations, while offering a sneak peek at what’s new for winter 2024/25. Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to meet some of the Stevens Pass team members and get an insider’s perspective on the exciting season ahead.
Ellen Galbraith has been with Vail Resorts since 2003 and currently serves as the VP and General Manager of Stevens Pass in Washington State. Prior to joining the team at Stevens Pass, Ellen was the Chief of Staff for the President of the Mountain Division and worked in Mountain Operations at Northstar California and Beaver Creek Resort. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Ellen is a graduate of the University of Washington. She was a ski racing coach throughout college, and she also worked on the race crew at Snowbasin for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.

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Finding Fungi
2024-11-10 09:00 - 13:00
Come explore the forests near Leavenworth to look for fungi of all shapes and sizes! Fall is a great time of year to find mushrooms and other fungi, especially in our environment on the eastern slopes of the Cascades. This trip is for those interested in encountering the vast diversity of fungi in our area, not just the edible species.
We’ll meet in the WRI parking lot (address above) and transportation will be provided in our van. We’ll drive for about 30 minutes to where we’ll spend the day walking through the woods. Total walking distance will be about 3 miles. We’ll mostly be walking on a maintained trail, with some off-trail walking required. Total elevation gain ~500 ft.
What to bring (mandatory):
– Whistle & compass for safety. We will have extras if you need to borrow either.
– Adequate footwear for hiking
– Clothing layers. Be prepared for possible cold & rainy weather.
– Waterbottle
– Snacks
– Curiosity and sense of adventure!
What to bring (optional):
– Knife (to aid with certain mushroom ID)
– Mesh bag or basket (if you might collect any specimens)
– Mushroom ID guidebook
– Notebook or journal
– Camera
Cost is Pay What You Can. Choose a price that is reasonable for you. WRI offers this in recognition that not everyone can afford to pay for classes. We hope that people who can, will pay to help those who cannot.

For more information Click Here
