Events

The Banff Mountain Film Festival, a program of The Banff Centre, is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. Hot on the heels of the festival held every fall in Banff, Alberta, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in about 400 communities and 40 countries across the globe, this year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival. Traveling […]

Turkey on the Run is a great way to kick off your holiday season with a fun and fit jaunt in Wenatchee. This annual family friendly event has become a Thanksgiving Day tradition in the community! Description: The 10th-annual Turkey on the Run, presented by Biosports Physical Therapy, features a 12K, 5K and kids run. Our two longer distances are ideal for walkers. All the events start and and finish at beautiful Rotary Park on the western outskirts of Wenatchee. We also […]

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Red Barn at Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division St., Leavenworth, WA Wenatchee River Institute Presents- Meet author Jayson Ringel, whose account 'Rafting Through Cancer on the River of No Return' was recently released in the anthology, 'Why We Boat: Running Rivers On Our Own.' Ringel reflects with humor and tenderness on adventures and misadventures rafting solo through the Frank Church Wilderness, confronting and overcoming cancer. Ringel moved as the river moved, drifting and […]

Monday, December 3, 2018 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Local Myth Pizza (map) The Lake Chelan Nordic Ski Club will be hosting a Member Appreciation and Membership Drive Pizza Party on Monday, December 3rd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.  The event will be held at The Local Myth pizza restaurant in Chelan. All are welcome to attend – whether you are a renewing member or just interested in learning more about the Club and the amazing Echo Ridge Nordic Ski Area – […]

Come have a beer for a good cause! Tonight! December 10th at 4 Pm until closing at the Saddle Rock Pub & Brewery in Wenatchee (25 N. Wenatchee Avenue) will be a fundraiser for Chelan County Mountain Rescue Association.  There will be a raffle, mountain trivia, and of course great craft beers. Please join us and bring your friends!

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