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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

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

When: Friday January 11, 2019 Doors open 6pm, Films at 7pm $15 Admission, Under 12 free Tickets at the Numerica PAC For more information along with a preview of the films you will see go to www.backcountryfilmfestival.org

Join Lake Wenatchee State Park staff every Saturday in January & February at 1pm as park staff guide you on a snowshoe hike through scenery along the Wenatchee River, the shore of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking points about the park and views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face, and South Beach. When: 1 Pm Where: North Entrance by […]

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, including […]

Twilight Snowshoe Trek Date: January 12th, 2019 Want to enjoy the natural splendor of Mission Ridge at a slower, more leisurely pace? Join us for our weekly 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, […]

Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Presents- Nordic Ski 4 FREE Day Date: 01/13/2019 Time: 8am - 2pm Location: Icicle River Trails Ski for free at the Icicle River Trails on Jan. 13th. Come give Nordic Skiing a try! Used to be Ski for Health event and its now Ski 4 Free Day! Check in at the LWSC welcome tent to sign in and get your free day pass! Instructors will be available for free 20 minute mini lessons from 10am - […]

Leavenworth’s Marlene and Kevin Farrell present a film they created while traveling with their two children via sailboat. The film highlights the advantages of raising children with an environmental ethic and sense of adventure. Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center For more information please click here.

Date and Time Tue, January 15, 2019 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM PST Location Pybus Public Market 3 North Worthen Street Wenatchee, WA 98801 The Pybus University class on Tuesday, January 15 at 7pm is entitled: "Orcas & Salmon – The Link Between the Resident Orcas of Puget Sound & the Salmon and People of North Central Washington." It is taught by Barbara Carrillo and Greer Maier. Orcas in Pacific Northwest waters have struggled over the last several decades with […]

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

Saturday, January 19, 2019 Mission Ridge would like to welcome The United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association back for the Rail Jam event, as part of the Western Washington Series competition. We will update this event with more information as soon as it's available. USASA is the largest amateur snowboard and freeski organization in the US, with over 500 events held annually across the US. All ages are welcome to compete. *A membership with USASA is required for […]

Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Presents- Snowshoe Demo Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill Date & Time: 1/20/19 10am-1pm 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 […]

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. […]

Story of the Wanapum People by Rex Buck, Jr. January 22, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Rex Buck, Jr., 61, chief of the Priest Rapids Band of the Wanapum, discusses the impact of displacement on his tribe and his hope for renewed connections to the land among future generations of Wanapum Indians in this hour-long talk and slide show. Buck grew up near the Manhattan Project site at Hanford along 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

Framing Culture in Two Takes: Edward S. Curtis vs. Frank S. Matsura January 24, 2019 @ 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Washington State University Associate Professor of Art History and Fine Arts Michael Hollman takes a critical look at the differing visions of Native American life as portrayed in the turn-of-the-century images of Seattle’s Edward S. Curtis and Okanogan’s Frank S. Matsura. Holloman is the former director of Plateau Cultural Studies at the Northwest Museum […]

the North American rainforest caribou to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge In WRI’s Red Barn on Wednesday, January 25th, wildlife expert, author, photographer, and tracker David Moskowitz shares from his book Caribou Rainforest: From Heartbreak to Hope. In a North American rainforest that few people know exists, about a dozen dwindling herds of mountain caribou are struggling to survive –in the US herd, fewer than twenty of these shy animals remain. This iconic ungulate, identified as an “umbrella species” by […]

Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Presents- Chicks on Sticks The goal is to have FUN and bring more awareness to breast cancer! Proceeds will be donated to The Wellness Place in Wenatchee. They provide direct services for breast cancer awareness. Event will take place at the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery. This event will include men/boys this year to increase participation! Mandatory pink and we are here to have FUN! Registration fee: $TBD: 17 years old and under, $TBD: 18 years and older […]

Companion Rescue This workshop will teach you the skills to effectively operate a rescue beacon, efficiently probe the snow to determine the victim's location and strategically move snow with your shovel to uncover your companion. Areas of focus in this course: Case Study - Mt. Proctor, BC Beacon Fundamentals Beacon Coarse Search Beacon Fine Search Beacon Practice Overview of Probe Methods Spiral Probe Method Beacon Search with Probe Strategic vs. Non-Strategic Shoveling Strategic Shoveling Methods (Terracing, V-Shaped, Multiple Rescuers) Putting […]

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. […]