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Milepost 111 and Cashmere Family Dentistry present Cashmere's First Annual HAIR OF THE DOG 5k FUN RUN for January 1st 2018 The all-ages friendly event will start and end at Cashmere's Milepost 111 parking area, 407 Aplets Way Participants will begin to gather at 10:30am with the fun run (walk, crawl, roll...) starting at 11am. 5k double loop/2.5 k single loop maps available at the event. The Milepost 111 conference room will be open with access to restrooms and warm beverages. Heat lamps will […]

What: A fun race day for all ages and abilities! Skate races for all. When: Saturday, January 6, 2018 Where: Leavenworth Golf Course Ski Trails, 9101 Icicle Road, Leavenworth Skirennen Nordic Race The LWSC Junior Nordic Team is hosting a fun race at the Golf Course on Saturday, January 6th for all ages! Each race is a skate mass start. There’s a 10k for adults, and a 5k, 2k and FunK for the kids. Day of registration only. All proceeds […]

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AS OF 1/5/18.  Saturday, January 6, 2018 9:00 AM 2:00 PM The Lake Chelan Nordic Club will be hosting a non-competitive, timed, Ski Loppet on January 6th, 2018 at the Echo Ridge Nordic Area. Three loops will be available to choose from: 1) Novice 5K, 2) Best Echo Skate 15K, and 3) Best Echo Classic 10K or complete all three loops for the 30K Echoathon.   Loppet Schedule: 9:00 am-Registration/bib pickup in front of the […]

Thursday, January 11, 2018 - 10:00am Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA Wenatchee River Institute Presents- Grab your mittens and snow boots and join us at Barn Beach Reserve for a winter adventure walk! A winter ecology ramble led by Institute staff explores the beauty and wildlife along the Wenatchee River at this magical time of year. Snow permitting, this will include a basic introduction to snowshoeing. Snowshoes provided or feel free to bring […]

Date: January 13th, 2018 Time: 4:30 PM Where: Meet outside Hampton Lodge Rental Shop Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort Presents-Twilight Snowshoe Trek This fun, informative, guided snowshoe trek leaves from the Base Area and heads up to the Midway Lodge. There are several routes available and each trek is fitted to the group interests and abilities. Suggested Gear: Boots that fit well and offer good ankle support, goggles, gloves, a winter hat, coat, snow pants & headlamp (optional). Creature […]

Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill Looking for a winter activity that doesn't require a big investment in equipment, instruction and practice...like skiing? Then come on out and discover the fast growing winter sport of snowshoeing. If you can walk, you can snowshoe.  You can checkout snowshoes from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Enjoy a special snowshoe trail at the Ski Hill. A bonfire will provide a warm welcome at the base. There is no better way to begin snowshoeing than just […]

Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA Wenatchee River Institute Presents- Grab your mittens and snow boots and join us at Barn Beach Reserve for a winter adventure walk! A winter ecology ramble led by Institute staff explores the beauty and wildlife along the Wenatchee River at this magical time of year. Snow permitting, this will include a basic introduction to snowshoeing. Snowshoes provided or feel free to bring your own. Please just drop in […]

Where: Sitzmark Ski Area in Northern Okanogan County When: Saturday Jan. 20th 2018 What: Demo and enjoy using Hok Skis and Koms, a very different type of skiing. Activities from 10am to 3pm. The event is free with discounted lift tickets for those Altai Ski participants who would like to ride the lift (totally optional). Demos of Hoks and Koms will be available through the day with instruction and tips on going up and coming down on the Hoks. How […]

Saturday, January 20, 2018 Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort Presents- This fun, informative, guided snowshoe trek leaves from the Base Area and heads up to the Midway Lodge. There are several routes available and each trek is fitted to the group interests and abilities.Suggested Gear: Boots that fit well and offer good ankle support, goggles, gloves, a winter hat, coat, snow pants & headlamp (optional). Creature Comforts if you have them: backpack, gaiters and facemask.  Note: All gear subject […]

An identification workshop taught by Susan Ballinger. Winter is a great season to learn to identify native conifer trees that grow in Washington's east side Cascade Mountains. Wenatchee Naturalist Designer and Instructor Susan Ballinger has designed this hands on workshop to introduce cones, form, needle and bark patterns, and the natural history of each tree. Microscopes will be used to examine live samples of needles. You will have your own learning aids and take samples home. Lectures will focus on […]

Learn to prepare and preserve bird study skins. Join Dr. Dan Stephens in this in-depth class that covers all aspects of taxidermy including skinning, cleaning, preserving and mounting birds. Gain a greater understanding of keeping scientific data of the specimen. The importance of safety and health considerations will be covered. You will complete a preserved bird in class. But it will remain the property of WVC due to permits with the State of Washington. Details: 42 hours Mon, Wed 6pm-9pm […]

January 23, 2018 Classes start promptly at 7:00pm. Fix and Maintain Your Outdoor Gear with Wenatchee Outdoors Experts (Pybus University) Andy Dappen For the first third of this session you will learn about special supplies, materials, resources, and techniques to repair or restore your outdoor raincoats, rain pants, gaiters, tents, parkas, packs, sleeping pads, boots, and more. During the next two thirds of the session we’ll go to work on wounded gear that you’ve brought along with you. We’ll have […]

Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 10:00am Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA Wenatchee River Institute Presents-Grab your mittens and snow boots and join us at Barn Beach Reserve for a winter adventure walk! A winter ecology ramble led by Institute staff explores the beauty and wildlife along the Wenatchee River at this magical time of year. Snow permitting, this will include a basic introduction to show shoeing. Snow shoes provided or feel free to […]

Saturday, January 27, 2018  SharePresented by Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort-This fun, informative, guided snowshoe trek leaves from the Base Area and heads up to the Midway Lodge. There are several routes available and each trek is fitted to the group interests and abilities. Suggested Gear: Boots that fit well and offer good ankle support, goggles, gloves, a winter hat, coat, snow pants & headlamp (optional). Creature Comforts if you have them: backpack, gaiters and facemask.  Note: All gear […]

Saturday, February 3, 2018  SharePresented by Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort- This fun, informative, guided snowshoe trek leaves from the Base Area and heads up to the Midway Lodge. There are several routes available and each trek is fitted to the group interests and abilities. Suggested Gear: Boots that fit well and offer good ankle support, goggles, gloves, a winter hat, coat, snow pants & headlamp (optional). Creature Comforts if you have them: backpack, gaiters and facemask.  Note: All […]