Wenatchee Outdoors

Corvids Mythology: From Ancient Greece to Today's Salish Sea
2021-07-20 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | WA
Hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Instructor Kaeli Swift
Class Tuition $15
Whether you are keen on them or not, crows, ravens and other corvids are often daily parts of our lives. They live and nest throughout the human world from cities to rural communities, exploiting our resources and watching us perhaps even more closely than we watch them.
But our relationship to these intelligent and sociable birds extends far beyond our contemporary experiences with them, reaching as far back as humans have been telling and recording stories.
Ravens are associated with Apollo in Greek mythology. In the Book of Genesis, Noah releases a raven from the ark after the great flood to test whether the waters have receded. In Norse mythology, Odin is accompanied by two ravens – Huginn and Muninn – that serve as his eyes and ears: huginn meaning “thought” and muninn meaning “memory.” The depiction of a three-legged crow is prevalent in various mythologies and arts of East Asia, while in China magpies are associated with children and marriage.The Kingdom of England will fall, according to legend, if the ravens that live at the Tower of London are removed. And, closer to home, ravens play a prominent role in the stories of the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast, including the Tsimishians, Haidas, Heiltsuks, Tlingits, Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish.
Join us online as Dr. Kaeli Swift walks us through the various mythology that surrounds corvids from their symbolism in ancient Greece to the creation stories of the Coast Salish people, and how we can use best practices to celebrate the role of corvids in the cultures of others.
For more information click here.

Adaptive Cycling
2021-07-17 11:00 - 15:00
Adaptive cycling event on Saturday, July 17, from 11:00 to 3:00 at Pybus Public Market. Outdoors for All will be providing a wide variety of adaptive bikes including handcycles, trikes, recumbents and tandems.
This event is free and open to everyone in our community ages 5 to 105+ with cognitive, physical, and/or sensory impairments. Participants can ride the bikes on the Loop Trail anywhere between Pybus and Walla Walla park. We will not be scheduling specific appointments so participants can walk-up at any time during event hours.
Questions? Email NCWAdaptive@ gmail.com

Water Conservation for Gardening
2021-07-17 08:00 - 13:00
WSU Chelan/Douglas County master Gardeners presents Water Conservation for Gardening
Saturdays from 8am-1pm
Location: Pybus in Wenatchee
WSU Master Gardener volunteers are excited to return to serving our community in-person! Learn about water wise gardening and landscaping practices to conserve water.
For more information check the WSU Chelan/Douglas County Master Gardeners Facebook Page. For additional questions email chelanmastergardeners@gmail.com

Plant & Insect Clinic
2021-07-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-08 16:00 - 19:00
WSU Chelan/Douglas County master Gardeners presents Plant and Insect Clinic
Thursdays 4pm-7pm
Location: Community Education Garden at Western and Springwater Avenue
WSU Master Gardener volunteers are excited to return to serving our community in-person! Stop by the garden with your plant and insect questions and samples…or just stop in and say hello!
For more information or to make sure the event isn’t cancelled due to extreme heat, check the WSU Chelan/Douglas County Master Gardeners Facebook Page. For additional questions email chelanmastergardeners@gmail.com

Scouting for Butterflies
2021-07-15 09:00 - 14:00
Scouting for Butterflies
Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute
Thursday, July 15 9am-2pm
Everyone loves butterflies, but how much do you really know about them? Are they all migratory? Aren’t they in decline? How are they different than moths? Join David Droppers as we trek through the trails of Mountain Home Road in search of summer butterflies. Learn what makes each species unique, and how Lepidopterists study them. We will be using catch-and-release methods to observe them up close. Bring your camera! We will be walking on uneven ground and on single track trails for most of the day. We will be walking a maximum of 3.2 miles with 800 feet of elevation gain. Please make sure you are capable of hiking this before signing up for this class.
Class limit: 15
Cost: Pay What You Can
Link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/07/15/scouting-for-butterflies/340220

Homewaters: A Human & Natural History of the Puget Sound
2021-07-14 18:00 - 19:30
Hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Instructor: David Williams
Class Tuition: $15
What lies beneath the surface of the waters near Seattle? How have people and other living creatures engaged with Puget Sound? What are today’s challenges and opportunities?
Join Institute Education Manager Molly Harrigan as she interviews David B. Williams about his newest book, Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound. In offering a hopeful perspective on how we can work together to make Puget Sound more habitable for all, his book comes at a critical moment as residents are working to create a more nuanced and complex picture of this beautiful but suffering place.
Their conversation will dive deep into the mysteries of the Sound’s kelp forests. Through research and interviews with archaeologists, biologists, and tribal authorities, David traces how generations of humans have interacted with these underwater ecosystems, which are as complex as any terrestrial ecosystem. We will dive into the attributes of kelp itself as well as the many species—rockfish, salmon and crabs—that live, depend, and thrive in and around the kelp.
David B. Williams is an author, naturalist and tour guide whose award-winning books include Too High and Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle’s Topography, Seattle Walks: Discovering History and Nature in the City and Stories in Stone: Travels Through Urban Geology. Williams is also a Curatorial Associate at the Burke Museum.
This conversation between passionate naturalists about our beloved homewaters is not to be missed!
For more information click here.

Comedy Night & Dinner at Mission Ridge
2021-07-10 19:30 - 22:00
The fun times are back and the laughter will be echoing from the Bomber Cliffs to Bowl Four Saturday night, July 10th. Join us for Stand Up & Suds At The Chair 5 Pub and enjoy an evening of live stand-up comedy featuring comedians Ryan McComb and Gabe Rutledge. Dinner will be served prior to the show with doors opening at 6:30 pm. The show starts at 8 pm. You deserve a good laugh or two and what could be better than a comedy show with a view?
*This event is intended for mature audiences (18+) and those with a sense of humor.
Dinner Menu
Lasagna, caesar salad and garlic bread
Desert
Cheesecake
Drinks
Soft drinks, coffee, and tea included
Beer, wine, and spirits available for purchase
Price
$40 plus tax (includes dinner and entry for the show)

Sauk Mountain Wildflower Wander
2021-07-10 09:00 - 15:30
Hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Instructor: Mari Schramm
Class Tuition: $110
Plant identification is an essential naturalist practice. Wherever you go, you can introduce yourself to the botanical residents you meet! As the poet Gary Snyder instructs us:
While seemingly complex at first blush, plant ID is simplified if you learn to recognize not the species, not the genus, but the family of the plants you find.
This workshop takes place on the quintessential Sauk Mountain with a marvelous meander with Mari Schramm. Sauk Mountain provides incredible views of the valley lowlands, the Skagit River, the Salish Sea and the sea of peaks that is North Cascades National Park. The steep-but-easy trail winding up delivers us to subalpine meadows where Mari will orient us to the lupines, penstemons, fireweeds, paintbrushes, lilies and other wonders blooming below our feet. We have timed this hike at the typical peak of wildflower bloom, making it easy to observe all of their parts.
Mari, a long-time instructor at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center, will instruct you in the use of a hand lens, botanical field guides, and even a dissecting microscope.
By the end of the day you will know how to recognize common northwest plant families, and you’ll find an entirely new layer of interest and wonder on any trail. And the Sauk Mt. trail is probably the most spectacular locale to learn these skills – just don’t let the views distract you from the workshop!
Wondering what you might see on this trip? Read a Sauk Mountain trip report from around the same week from last year on our blog: blog.ncascades.org
For more information click here.

Stump Jumpers
2021-07-06 09:00 - 2021-07-08 12:00
Looking to get those wheels off the ground?
Our Stump Jumpers class focuses on the building blocks necessary to tackle jumps and drops. Sail over jumps safely, and fly through dirt with confidence. This class is for kids 9-12 who want to acquire technical trickery skills. Students are required to have attended a prior advanced dirt camp.
Each student will be responsible for supplying their own working bike and a helmet. Scholarships and bikes are available for those who need help. Please fill out the scholarship application to apply.
With questions please email education@cwevergreenmtb.org.
Prerequisites: Students are required to have attended a prior Evergreen camp or have been riding singletrack for 2+ years to enroll in this class.
For more information click here.

Birding at Mountain Home Preserve
2021-07-06 07:00 - 11:00
Date Mon, 07/06/2021

Time 7:00am-11:00am

Location
Mountain Home Preserve

Mountain Home Preserve eBird Monitoring Project
Would you like to spend a weekday morning hiking, viewing wildlife, wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains, while being part of a small team collecting bird species data? Community Science Projects are collaborations between scientists and volunteers that expand opportunities for scientific data collection and help answer real-world questions.
Learn more about becoming a CDLT citizen scientist volunteer by contacting Conservation Fellow, Susan Ballinger at susan@cdlandtrust.org or call 509-667-9708.
Dates: Wednesday May 5, Monday June 7, Tuesday July 6, Monday August 2. (September through November dates TBD.)
Meet at 7:00 am at the entrance to the Preserve. We walk a 2.2-mile route, stopping at 5 points to conduct 10-minute counts.
Please note: contact Susan by cell phone 24-hours ahead (509-669-7820) to confirm, because changing weather conditions can result in canceling the route.

Lichen it with Evan
2021-07-03 09:00 - 12:00
Hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Cost for class: $50
Among the most quizzical and overlooked of all life on our planet is the lovely lichen. Lichen can be found on every corner of the earth, from the poles to the tropics. They are fascinating organisms with many properties, such as, food, medicine, and dye.
Bridging two kingdoms of life, lichens are a composite life form. They feature a fungal component as well as a botanical. This accessible workshop provides you an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the most unfamiliar inhabitants of your backyard!
Astonishing variety and near-omnipresence make lichens awfully hard to describe and conceptualize. In this workshop we’ll visit living specimens in the forest to illustrate the basics. The 100-acre woods feature a variety of lichens, including those of the main growth types that will help us wrap our heads around the incredible variability of shape and form.
Evan is a program coordinator and field educator at North Cascades Institute who fancies all things fungal in his free time. He has taken numerous visitors “lichen hikin'” around the Environmental Learning Center and this workshop is a way to bring his knowledge to the Bellingham area.
For more information click here.

Discovering Local Birds with Mary Gallagher
2021-06-23 09:00 - 12:00
Event by Plain Valley Adventure Women
Location: Tall Timber Ranch 27875 White River Road Leavenworth, WA
Mary is a local bird enthusiast and enjoys sharing the joy birds can bring to your life. Bring your curiosity and let’s see what we can discover about our local birds as we walk the varied habitats of the Tall Timber valley between the Napeequa and White River confluence. We will stroll through meadows, forests and wetlands exploring the riparian habitat and learning the art of identifying birds. Before this walk, spend some time thinking about a bird you know, such as a robin or a crow. Ask yourself the following questions: What size and shape (silhouette) does it have? What do its calls or songs sound like? What do you usually see that particular bird do? Where do you typically see them? What time(s) of year do you see them?
For more information click here.

Juneteenth 2021
2021-06-19 13:00 - 16:00
WENATCHEE COMMUNITY EVENT
SATURDAY, JUNE 19 | 1-4PM PIONEER PARK
Come celebrate Freedom Day! Bring your family and friends, a blanket and a picnic lunch. We are recognizing this holiday in celebration of the 1856 liberation of Black enslaved peoples. There will be music, yard games, poetry, dancing, history and story telling for all ages. Join us for this community event on this day of restoration and celebration.
Recognition, Restoration, Celebration

EVENTO COMUNITARIO DE WENATCHEE
SÁBADO, 19 DE JUNIO | 1-4PM PARQUE PIONEER
¡Ven y celebra el Día de la Libertad con nosotros! Traiga a su familia y amigos, una manta y un almuerzo tipo picnic. Reconocemos este día como una fiesta en celebración de la 1865 liberación de la gente negra esclavizadas. Habrá música, actividades, poesía, baile, historia y narración de cuentos para TODAS LAS EDADES. Únase a nosotros en este día de restauración y celebración para nuestras comunidades.

Composting 101
2021-06-15 17:30 - 19:00
Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute
Located: E Lorene Young Community Garden
In this workshop, Betsy will share step-by-step methods for successful composting with a traditional compost bin, a barrel composter, and a worm bin. You’ll learn the pros and cons of each method, so you can decide which one best suits your needs. The goal of the workshop is to give you the confidence to compost at home, even if you’ve tried and given up. Participants are encouraged to bring a container of kitchen scraps for a hands-on demonstration. The instructor will also bring her worm bin, so you can see red wigglers in action.
Cost: Pay What You Can
Limit of 15 participants
Instructor Bio:
Betsy Dudash is a Purdue-trained landscape horticulturist and designer in Wenatchee. She serves on the board of Sustainable Wenatchee, writes occasional blog posts and articles, and teaches in the Continuing Education program at Wenatchee Valley College. You can reach her at SeasonsUrbanHorticulture@gmail.com.

CONTACT INFO
Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

W.A. State Parks Free Admission Day-Free Fishing Day
2021-06-13
Free Fishing Day
Washington State Parks has announced free admission days, when the Discover Pass will not be required to visit a state park. Please note, free days apply only to day use (not overnight stays or rented facilities), A Discover Pass will still be required on these days to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (unless noted).
For more information click here.

Cascades Wildlife Tracking Certification Class
2021-06-12 - 2021-06-13
Cascades Wildlife Tracking Certification Class with David Moskowitz
Location: Wenatchee River Institute
Date and Time: 6/12-6/13 9am-4pm
Spend two full days in the greater Leavenworth area, with professional wildlife tracker, naturalist, educator and author, David Moskowitz. This class is a wildlife track and sign certification class through CyberTracker North America. David’s approach to this class is highly interactive, engaging participants in identification and interpretation of tracks and signs. Lots of time for questions and discussion is built in. This style is an excellent way to learn and investigate, with the chance to achieve a wildlife tracking certificate through Cybertracker Conservation. Certificates are awarded on three levels. You will not want to miss this opportunity!
Cybertracker classes provide an opportunity for quality, focused learning from some of the best trackers in the country. They are designed to further participant’s tracking knowledge, as well as to rigorously test and document their current tracking skill set. Originally designed to help African Bushmen gain employment on game preserves, they also provide an internationally recognized certification of tracking ability, an important credential for wildlife researchers and environmental educators as well as for people who want to test and push their own ability. Evaluations are entirely field based, striving to expose participants to the widest range of tracks and signs as possible. Discussions are encouraged, giving participants a chance to air their thoughts and receive individualized instruction.
Cost: $290 members, $330 non-members
Food and lodging not included. Limit of 10 participants!
Photo provided by David Moskowitz

CONTACT INFO
Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 x5

NW Epic Series Echo Valley
2021-06-12
NW Epic Series’ 2nd stop will once again be at Echo Valley in Chelan on the scenic and smooth flowing trails of Echo Ridge/Valley above beautiful Lake Chelan. Get ready for this mountain biking event. The Echo Valley Ski Resort will have camping and facilities available, ideal for a weekend of racing and relaxing.
COVID Protocols
We’ll be implementing COVID-safe protocols for this race. Please check back soon for details.
Race Categories
Epic (60-mile)
— Male Open, Male 40-49, Male 50+, Male Jr (17 and under)*
— Female Open, Female 40-49, Female 50+, Female Jr (17 and under)*
— Singlespeed
Epic Lite (30-mile)
— Male Open, Male 40-49, Male 50+, Male Jr (17 and under)
— Female Open, Female 40-49, Female 50+, Female Jr (17 and under)
— Singlespeed
FSA 14-mile (these categories are not eligible for series awards)
— Male Open, Male 40-49, Male 50+, Male Jr (17 and under)*
— Female Open, Female 40-49, Female 50+, Female Jr (17 and under)*
— Singlespeed
*Junior categories are only eligible for Series points at the 30-mile distance
Kids Event
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance will be organizing an event just for the kids! Check back later for more details.
Chip Timing
If you already have a chip, use it (just let us know the number). If you don’t have one, we’ll provide you with one for a $5 deposit. You can either turn it in after the race and get your money back or keep it for future races.
FSA Loop 14-mile
For riders who want to try racing but not commit to the long distance or for those of you who want to push the limits and go Full Speed Ahead!
Registration is limited to 325 total riders.
Registration fees include insurance, logo’ed swag, bibs, fully stocked aid stations, post race barbecue for racers to refuel and enjoy, awards, etc.
Click here for more information.

W.A. State Parks Free Admission Day-National Get Outdoors Day
2021-06-12
National Get Outdoors Day
Washington State Parks has announced free admission days, when the Discover Pass will not be required to visit a state park. Please note, free days apply only to day use (not overnight stays or rented facilities), A Discover Pass will still be required on these days to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (unless noted).
For more information click here.

Plate Tectonics & Cascadia Earthquakes
2021-06-08 19:00 - 20:30
The Wenatchee Valley Erratics, Ice Age Floods Institute’s next Zoom program, “Plate Tectonics and Cascadia Earthquakes,” will be on Tuesday June 8 at 7:00 PM with Kelsay Stanton, Erratics past vice-president and current UW PhD candidate.
California is known for its earthquakes, but what about the rest of the west coast? What are our seismic hazards? Why don’t we have as many earthquakes as our more southerly neighbor? This talk examines the tectonic setting for the Pacific Northwest and its many seismic sources, such as:

– “The Big Ones,” megathrust earthquakes caused by the Juan de Fuca plate subducting under North America;
– Slow slip earthquakes and episodic tremor and slip;
– Deep crustal earthquakes, such as the 2000 Nisqually event;
– And shallow crustal earthquakes, such as the 900 Seattle fault earthquake, and the 1872 Central Washington earthquake from the fault near Entiat.

Kelsay will show how these fit into the tectonic picture, and what it means for shaking in Central Washington and beyond.
Please click the link below to join the webinar at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 8:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86120141272
Webinar ID: 861 2014 1272

Birding at Mountain Home Preserve
2021-06-07 07:00 - 11:00
Date Mon, 06/07/2021

Time 7:00am-11:00am

Location
Mountain Home Preserve

Mountain Home Preserve eBird Monitoring Project
Would you like to spend a weekday morning hiking, viewing wildlife, wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains, while being part of a small team collecting bird species data? Community Science Projects are collaborations between scientists and volunteers that expand opportunities for scientific data collection and help answer real-world questions.
Learn more about becoming a CDLT citizen scientist volunteer by contacting Conservation Fellow, Susan Ballinger at susan@cdlandtrust.org or call 509-667-9708.
Dates: Wednesday May 5, Monday June 7, Tuesday July 6, Monday August 2. (September through November dates TBD.)
Meet at 7:00 am at the entrance to the Preserve. We walk a 2.2-mile route, stopping at 5 points to conduct 10-minute counts.
Please note: contact Susan by cell phone 24-hours ahead (509-669-7820) to confirm, because changing weather conditions can result in canceling the route.

Summer Songbirds Sojourn
2021-06-05 08:00 - 15:00
Hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Think spring birding season is almost over? Think again! Pacific Northwest birdwatching excitement extends into the summer season. And who better than local avian aficionado Libby Mills to help us direct our curiosity? Drawing on her 50 years of bird watching experience, Libby will point out the potential second clutches of resident chickadees, wrens and robins as well as searching out just arrived tropical warblers, grosbeaks and flycatchers.
The course will be located on private land outside of Deming, in our socially-distanced small group with no public crowds. We are extremely lucky to have access to this unique area – the first time an Institute course has been offered at this property!
The day will start relatively early and move between a few different micro-habitats on the landscape. This will allow us to see our bird neighbors late in the breeding season and in their respective summer activities.
There will be opportunities to listen to birds sing and respond on their territories, as some species’ young will be making their first sojourns into independence!
Class cost: $110
For more information click here.

Echo Valley 10K, Half & 50K
2021-06-05 07:30 - 17:00
SINGLE RACE FORMAT RETURNS!
For 2021, we are returning Echo Valley to its traditional format, with a 1 mile kid’s race, 10K, half-marathon and 50K. Echo Valley remains an excellent race choice for many. The 1 mile kid’s race, camping and location make it ideal for families, while the 50k is a great course for a first time 50K runner or someone wanting to set a 50K PR time.
Based in the pristine wine country of Lake Chelan, Echo Valley offers stunning views, runnable (is that even a word?) single tracks, heaps of sunshine and a retreat from everyday life!
To top off this weekend away in the mountains, you can camp pre- and post-race. Take this time to reboot, decompress from technology and reflect on the amazing training you have done. Socially distant bonfires and laughter will be plentiful! Come and share an amazing weekend with us; we promise you will head back to work Monday full of heart and strength of mind! See below for details on accommodations.
This race is sponsored by Vin du Lac of Chelan, one of the top Wineries in the region, named “Winery of the Year” in 2010.
A special thanks to Company Creek Pizza for supporting the Echo Valley races. They’ll be providing pizza to keep you going all day long!
Woodland Speeders Kid’s Race
As part of our new Woodland Speeders program, we offer free kid’s races at all of our events. Parents are welcome to run with their kids. You can register your child during the registration process for your own race or sign them up later. The Echo Valley kid’s race is the longest that we have at 1 mile in length and is half dirt road, half grassy trail, with a small amount of elevation gain. See schedule below for start time.
For more information click here.

Echo Valley 10k, Marathon & 50k
2021-06-05 07:30 - 16:00
Echo Valley – 1700 Cooper Gulch Rd, Manson, WA 98831, United States

For 2021, Echo Valley is returning to its traditional format, with a 1 mile kid’s race, 10K, half-marathon and 50K. Echo Valley remains an excellent race choice for many. The 1 mile kid’s race, camping and location make it ideal for families, while the 50k is a great course for a first time 50K runner or someone wanting to set a 50K PR time.
For more information click here.

Red Devil Trail Runs
2021-06-05 06:30 - 18:30
Red Devil Trail Runs

Red Devil 50K, 25K and 10K
June 5, 2021
Sandcreek Trailhead, Wenatchee National Forest, Cashmere, WA

We are excited to be back on these great Wenatchee National Forest trails south of Cashmere! The 50K, 25K and 10K runs held on single-track trails and old logging roads have earned a reputation as some of the most challenging in the Pacific Northwest!
Start times
50K — 6:30 a.m.
25K — 7:30 a.m.
10K — 8 a.m.

50K
The Red Devil 50K has quickly become one of the Pacific Northwest’s must-do races. The race starts and ends at Sandcreek Trailhead and includes the Red Devil, Red Hill, Devil’s Gulch and Mission Ridge trail systems in the Wenatchee-Okanagan National Forest, outside of Cashmere, WA. These trails form an incredibly challenging 7,200 feet of climbing to challenge even the most seasoned trail runner. We will have two fully staffed and supplied aid stations on the 50K course, one of which you will pass twice at miles 9 and 26. The other you will pass at mile 17.
There will be a water only, self-serve station at mile 5. At mile 9, 17 and 26 we will have the usual Ultra running fare and plenty of Hammer Nutrition products as well.
Depending on COVID-19 conditions at the time of the race, we will be following additional precautions including wave starts, aid station protocols and requirements for mask use. More details will be available within a month of the race depending on requirements in place and the state of the pandemic.
For a race report from 2019, check out Team LaSportiva’s Maria Dalzot’s blog post.
https://www.mariadalzotrd.com/thoughts/2019/6/4/red-devil-challenge-50k
25K
The 25K — also a loop with the start and finish at Sandcreek Trailhead — includes the Red Devil, Red Hill and Devil’s Gulch single track trails, features close to 4,300 feet of elevation gain and is the first 9 miles of the 50K course. One water only, self-serve station will be located at mile 5 and a fully staffed aid station will be at mile 9. We will have the usual Ultra running fare, to include PB and J sandwiches, pickles and pickle juice, water, electrolyte drink, cookies, candy, pretzels, fruit, gels, etc.
10K
The out-and-back 10K, which also starts and ends at the Sandcreek Trailhead, and is on well-maintained logging and Forest Service roads, has an elevation gain of 1,000 feet. There is one water/electrolyte station, which you pass twice as the course is out and back.
Maps
50K map
25K map
10K map
Event Details
Each finisher will receive an iconic Red Devil medal, a RunWenatchee face mask/buff, shuttle transportation to and from the start/finish, staffed aid stations that have full COVID-19 safety precautions in place. and plenty of food and hydration products. We partner with Chelan County Mountain Search and Rescue to provide course support and they are the event’s non-profit beneficiary.
Race shirts are available for purchase, online-only, as part of registration checkout.
Milepost 111 Brewing Co. in Cashmere will once again offer discounts to racers for food and beverage
after the race.
Depending on COVID-19 conditions at the time of the race, we will be following additional precautions including wave starts, aid station protocols and requirements for mask use. More details will be available within a month of the race depending on requirements in place and the state of the pandemic.
Student Rates
Middle School, High School, and College Students are all eligible for a substantial entry discount to all our trail runs. Click on the Student Entry if you are any one of these runners.
COVID-19 Protocols
Depending on COVID-19 conditions at the time of the race, we will be following additional precautions including wave starts, aid station protocols and requirements for mask use. More details will be available within a month of the race depending on requirements in place and the state of the pandemic.
Shuttle Service
We are planning on having COVID-19 compliant shuttle service to and from the start/finish area for racers only. Depending on COVID-19 conditions at the time of the race, we will be following additional precautions including wave starts and requirements for mask use. More details will be available within a month of the race depending on requirements in place and the state of the pandemic.
Races are going cupless for 2021!
We are including a reusable, collapsible drinking cup for all runners for our trail runs starting in 2021, thus reducing our environmental impact by not having paper cups littering the course or in the landfill.
Cut-Off Times
Our cut off times for the 50K are generous and allow for people to run the course. You will have to be able to move at an average of 3-3.5 mph to make the cut-offs. We reserve the right to pull you off the course if you are behind these times. At Mile 9 and 26 (Devils Gulch Trailhead) is an extraction point, where runners can be shuttled back to the start/finish area if injured or do not meet the cut-off criteria. Here are the cut off times:
Mile 9 (Devils Gulch TH): 3 hours
Mile 17 (Henley’s Camp): 6 hours
Mile 26 (Devils Gulch TH): 8 hours
Finish Line: 10 hours

W.A. State Parks Free Admission Day-National Trails Day
2021-06-05
National Trails Day
Washington State Parks has announced free admission days, when the Discover Pass will not be required to visit a state park. Please note, free days apply only to day use (not overnight stays or rented facilities), A Discover Pass will still be required on these days to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (unless noted).
For more information click here.

Evergreen Trail School: Maintenance 101
2021-06-02 18:00 - 19:30
Trail Building is a science– it takes education, skill, and technique to make great trails. Here at Evergreen, we’ve been studying trail building for years, and it’s part of our mission to share our expertise with you.
Evergreen’s Trail School program gives you the opportunity and skills to become a backbone in your community, and learn what it takes to make your favorite trails a reality. From design and construction, to essential maintenance and dirt-shaping, Evergreen’s pro builders teach you the skills it takes to build (and maintain) the future of mountain biking.
In Evergreen’s first offering in an online format, you’ll learn one of the most important (yet underrated) skill sets: trail maintenance. Join Evergreen builder Brian Tustison on Wednesday, June 2nd for Maintenance 101.
While Maintenance 101 is free, Trail School is only possible thanks to support from members like you. Please consider joining our community by becoming a member to support Evergreen Trail School!
Got questions? Please reach out to BobbyStewart@evergreenmtb.org
For more information click here.

River Recreation Study & Recreation Ambassador Program
2021-05-26 19:00 - 20:00
Last summer, Chelan County conducted a study to document river use in the Leavenworth area. This report also included the results of a community survey about local river recreation use. In order to address some of the issues identified in the community survey, the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce has developed a Recreation Ambassador program which will be implemented in summer 2021. This presentation will share the results of the 2020 river recreation study and the details of the proposed 2021 Recreation Ambassador program.
How to Watch:
Click the link above for Facebook Live or follow the link below to join via zoom webinar.
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CONTACT INFO
Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Environmental Film Series-Anthropocene the Human Epoch
2021-05-25 19:00 - 20:00
Join us and our partner/film sponsor North Central Washington Audubon Society in viewing the documentary Anthropocene: The Human Epoch and participate in a follow-up Zoom Q&A Sessions on Tuesday, May 25 at 7 PM.
A Working Group of international scientists is deciding whether to declare a new geological epoch – the Anthropocene – a planet shaped more by mankind than nature. Its members tell the story of the Anthropocene and argue whether it’s a tragedy, a comedy, or something more surreal. With archival footage, award-winning stills and interviews, Anthropocene proposes a common secular narrative for mankind but leaves viewers to decide how we should write the ending.
Registration is by donation. After registering you will receive an email with a link to preview the film at your leisure and join us virtually for a Q&A Session with a local panel on Tuesday, May 25 from 7 – 8 PM.
For more information click here.

Hatha Yoga in the Park
2021-05-23 11:00 - 12:30
Event by Micah Baker
Hey y’all! I’ll be teaching yoga in the park this summer on Sundays! Donations accepted but not required. Bring your mat and water. Meet at Walla Walla Point Park by the racquetball and tennis courts.
For more information click here.
