Wenatchee Outdoors

A Return to Desolation
2019-02-11 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
A Return to Desolation, a family sailing film
Monday, February 11th 2019 | WRI’s Red Barn | 347 Division St., Leavenworth
Wenatchee River Institute invites you to enjoy a film about a local family’s adventures aboard their beloved sailboat, the Enterprise. Leavenworth’s Marlene and Kevin Farrell present a film they created while traveling with their two children by sailboat to Canada’s Desolation Sound. The film highlights the advantages of raising children with environmental ethics and a keen sense of discovery and adventure. Anyone who likes boats, nature, and journeys of discovery, will appreciate this film. Viewers will see how knowledge is passed down from one generation to the next through spoken word, music, beautiful landscapes, and subtle teaching techniques. Come out and enjoy the ride!
Doors open at 6:30PM for community social, film at 7PM with time after for Q&A. Admission by donation. Questions? Contact Will Crowley, WRI Youth Programs: (509)548-0181 x3 – wcrowley@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
Farrell 2018 Adventure, Teaser
Photo Credit: Farrell Family

Snowshoe Hike At Lake Wenatchee!
2019-02-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-02-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-01-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-01-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-01-12 13:00 - 15:00
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 obtaining snowshoe rentals if arranged ahead of time.
What: This is a fantastic hike for first-timers in snowshoes, or hikers looking for a mellow adventure through a frosty winter wonderland! The hike is easy-moderate with varying views, plenty of opportunities for snowball fights and memorable photos.
Length: Hike duration is dependent upon hiker preference: the shortest options is a 1.4 mile route, the longest option is a 2.4+ mile loop. As a group, we will stop at a designated intersection in order to orient those choosing the longer route, while Park Staff will continue leading the shorter route. Each hike will take a halfway break at the North Beach for a group photo and chance to grab a snack and explore around.
Bring: layered clothing, snowshoes, poles, boots, snacks, water and an adventurous spirit!
For more information about the snowshoe hikes, call 509-763-3101.
All hikes are subject to cancelation due to inclement weather, road access or trail concerns. Please call the park after 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hike for status updates.
A limited number of snowshoes are available to rent, please call ahead of time to reserve a pair.
Parking permits, passes required:

Daily Sno-Park Permit and Discover Pass

OR

Seasonal Sno-Park Permit and Groomed Trail Sticker

Echo Ridge Ski Loppet! (CANCELLED)
2019-02-09 09:00 - 11:30
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE PROJECTED FORECAST HAVING SUB ZERO WIND CHILL TEMPS, HIGH WINDS UP TO 39 MPH AND HEAVY SNOW. FOR ALL ONLINE REGISTRANTS A REFUND WILL BE ISSUED.
The Lake Chelan Nordic Club will be hosting the 5th annual Echo Ridge Ski Loppet on February 9th, 2019 at the Echo Ridge Nordic Area. A loppet is a great gathering of skiers who ski on a specifically groomed trails, either classic (diagonal stride) or free (skating technique) of various distances. The Echo Ridge Ski Loppet is a non-competitive, timed, event.
Three loops will be available to choose from: 1) Novice 5 KM, 2)
Best Echo Skate 15 KM, and 3) Best Echo Classic 10KM or complete all three
loops for the 30K Echoathon!
Registration/bib pickup will begin at 9:00 in front of the yurt at
the upper parking lot at Echo Ridge and the mass start begins at 10:00 a.m.
Event swag (including a pint glass with our new logo),
hot homemade soups, fresh bread, and warm refreshments will be
available starting at 11:00 at the yurt.
Loppet tickets are $25 for adults plus a $10 ski pass per person
for non-season pass holders. Kids ski free! Loppet tickets can be purchased the
day of the event (cash or check only) or by registering online. $10 ski passes
can be purchased at the trailhead the day of the event (cash or check only).
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Come enjoy the Lake Chelan
Nordic Club’s cozy yurt and outstanding trail grooming!!!
Additional information on the event can be found at LakeChelanNordic.org or by calling the
Lake Chelan Nordic Club president Catherine Willard at 509-699-8189

Free Snowshoe Stroll!
2019-02-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-01-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-01-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-01-10 10:00 - 12:00
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

Arctic Nat Wildlife Refuge & Coastal Plain
2019-02-06 18:30 - 20:30
On Wednesday, February 6, join community members in the Red Barn for The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Coastal Plain – A Visual Conversation. North Central Washington Audubon members Susan Ballinger, and Tim and Mary Gallagher will share stories and photographs from their adventures to the remote reaches of the coastal plain and Beaufort Sea of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy stunning photographs of caribou, grizzly bears, birds, and plants. During the event, Mark Oswood will also discuss his work studying the ecology of Alaskan fresh waters.
This far corner of our country is irreplaceable; come see for yourself and join in a conversation regarding your role in protecting this important refuge. Co-sponsored by NCW Audubon Society, dedicated to furthering the knowledge and the conservation of the environment of North Central Washington, our Nation, and the World.
Doors open at 6:30PM with presentations beginning at 7PM. Admission is by donation.
Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division Street in Leavenworth. www.wenatcheeriverinstitute.org

Companion Rescue Workshop at Mission Ridge
2019-01-26 09:00 - 17:00
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 it all Together

Workshops begin at 9am. Participants will meet outside the Mission Ridge Base Area First Aid Room. Please be prepared with all your ski and snowboard gear to ride the chairlift to the summit at 9am.
To sign up click here.

Chicks on Sticks
2019-01-26 08:30 - 11:00
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
Nordic Team Support – all team member can participate by donation but must still register.
This is a skate ski race but skiers can choose any style: Classic, Skate, or snowshoe.

North American Rainforest Caribou to Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
2019-01-25 18:30 - 20:30
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 conservationists (protecting their habitat contributes to the preservation of a variety of species sharing the same delicate ecosystem) are some of the last of the great caribou herds that once roamed throughout the northern US. Moskowitz’ book provides examples of shifting challenges and tactics for wildlife and mountain caribou conservation in the twenty-first century. While the topics are at times wrenching and even contentious, Moskowitz tells us that opportunities to engage effective solutions still exist. In Caribou Rainforest, the author searches for lessons that can turn despair into hope and stories that can become the inspiration for committed change.
The author of three books, David Moskowitz has contributed his technical expertise focusing on tracking and other non-invasive methods to study wildlife ecology, to a wide variety of regional studies, as well as in the Canadian and US Rocky Mountains. To promote conservation, he helped establish the Cascade Citizen Wildlife Monitoring Project, a citizen science effort to search for, and monitor, rare and sensitive wildlife in the Cascades and other Northwest wildlands.
“Dave is an adventurer with a heart connected to all things wild, so when he is presenting he takes you on a kind of thoughtful journey, leaving your spirit brightened by the beauty in his photographs, joyful from the comedy in his stories, and satiated with his insights in natural history.” —Erik Kingfisher, Jefferson Land Trust, Port Townsend, WA
Doors open at 6:30PM with presentations beginning at 7PM. Admission is by donation.
Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division Street in Leavenworth. www.wenatcheeriverinstitute.org

Framing Culture in Two Lakes
2019-01-24 19:00 - 21:00
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 of Art and Culture. He contributed to “Indian Summers – The Nespelem Art Colony 1937-1941 on KSPS Public Television, Spokane. His selected exhibitions and group shows include “SGigialtx @20: Building Upon the Past, Visioning the Future, Longhouse Education and Cultural Center, 20th Anniversary Exhibition” at The Evergreen State College in Olympia; “Not Vanishing” Contemporary Expressions of Indigenous Art, 1977-2015, Museum of Northwest Art, LaConner; and “Terrain: Plateau Native Art & Poetry” (Contemporary American Indian Prints) The Evergreen State College Gallery, Olympia (2014).
The event is free and open to the public, but a $5 donation is requested at the door. Light refreshments will be available along with a no-host wine bar.
Sponsored by:

Story of the Wanapum People
2019-01-22 19:00 - 21:00
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 Columbia River. When the U.S. government selected Hanford as a site for plutonium production, Buck and the rest of the Wanapum tribes were forced off their land. Upriver at the last village, which contains 11 buildings in the shadow of the Priest Rapids Dam, the few surviving Wanapum people wait to see what will happen as they cope with the tremendous cultural change brought by displacement. Buck explains how the Wanapum’s continued connection to a portion of their homeland has helped to preserve centuries-old cultural traditions including their strongest belief: That Priest Rapids is a special, sacred place. A place that the Wanapum people must protect and preserve for future generations.
A $5 donation is requested at the door. Light refreshments will be available along with a no-host wine bar.
Sponsored by:

Snowshoe Demo
2019-01-20 10:00 - 13:00
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 the base.
There is no better way to begin snowshoeing than just going and doing it. Come join in on the fun!

Rail Jam USASA Western WA Series at Mission Ridge
2019-01-19 08:00 - 17:00
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 contest eligibility.

Date: January 19th, 2019
Time: 8 AM
Where: Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort

Farrell Family Adventures
2019-01-15 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Orcas & Salmon
2019-01-15 19:00 - 20:30
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 pollution, boat noise and a lack of prey – chinook salmon. Although far from the Pacific Ocean and Puget Sound, North Central Washington and the Upper Columbia play a highly critical role in the success of the endangered orcas that live off Washington’s coast. In this presentation, we will explore why the orca population has dwindled and how North Central Washington and the Upper Columbia region as well as the Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board and their partners are part of the Orca solution. We will also look at the state’s Orca Task Force, convened by the governor in March, and discuss shoring up salmon populations in North Central Washington to provide more food for the orcas. We will also address the link between forest health and salmon recovery and learn why “fish grow on trees!”
Presenter Barbara Carrillo received her Associates of Arts degree from Wenatchee Valley College and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with Grand Canyon University. Barbara is an experienced independent consultant in media relations, outreach, journalism, marketing and communications. Barbara has been with the Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board for 11 years and enjoys community education and outreach, teaching others about salmon recovery and forest health.
Presenter Greer Maier has worked as a fish biologist for the past 10 years. She received a Master’s of Science from the University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences studying juvenile Chinook salmon in the Columbia River estuary. Her professional experience includes working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, and U.S. Forest Service.
Learn more about the Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board at http://ucsrb.org

Nordic Ski 4 Free Day!
2019-01-13 08:00 - 14:00
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 – 1pm (Lessons will be booked day of the event).
Beginner and Intermediate Classic as well as Beginner and Intermediate Skate will be available.
No rentals onsite – Check back for more details on rentals at participating ski shops in Leavenworth for discounted rentals.
*This does not include nordic skiing at any other facility or alpine skiing*
**No Dogs Allowed on the ski trails**
For more information click here.

Mnt Music Series at Mission Ridge!
2019-01-12 18:30 - 20:30
Mountain Music Series Featuring Massy Ferguson

Date: January 12th, 2019
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Hampton Lodge

Saturdays 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 Cafe. Dinner and drink specials will keep you fueled up and dancing the night away! The Mission Ridge Mountain Music Series is an all ages event.

Twilight Snowshoe Trek
2019-01-12 16:30 - 18:30
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, coat, snow pants & headlamp.
Pricing:
$10 to register, $17 to rent snowshoes.
Scheduling & Other Info:
Tours will take place every Saturday Evening from December 29th to February 23rd.
Groups will congregate at 4:30 PM in front of the Hampton Lodge rental/retail office and will depart promptly at 5:00 PM.

Lake Wen. State Park-Guided Snowshoe Hike
2019-01-12 13:00 - 15:00
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 the reservation booth, which is located 4.5 miles from HWY 2 on HWY 207/ Lake Wenatchee Highway. Meet just beyond the reservation station.
Name of trail: Lake Loop Snowshoe Trail
Length of Hike: 2 mile loop full route, shortcut option available
Difficulty: Easy
Things to know: Hike is subject to change dependent upon snow/weather conditions. Pit toilet available in North Park, full restrooms in the South Park.
Cost: Hike is free, however participants must display your valid Sno-Park permit for parking (available for purchase).
Minimum Age: None
Rental Costs : Adults $12 Youth $8
Pets: On leash
Event Info: (509) 763-3101 Please call ahead to confirm the hike is still happening, or for any changes of time or location.

Grom Playground with Stevens Pass
2019-01-12 - 2019-01-13
When: Saturday, January 12 2019 – Sunday, January 13 2019
Where: Leavenworth, WA
Stevens Pass will be hosting a Grom Playground in Leavenworth under the Christmas lights specially built for the little ones. Come join us after a day of skiing or playing in the snow in the town of Leavenworth for this great event. This event is held in the Front Street Park alongside a whole weekend of fun activities including sled dog rides, ice sculptures, games and more that the whole family can enjoy.
Stevens Pass Grom Playground is for Ages 3-7 and allows them to try snowboarding and skiing in our one of a kind playground. Event is FREE to participate with a signed liability waiver (available) on site. Sessions for the playground are an average of 30 minutes and will be on a first come first serve basis.
Saturday, January 12th
10:00am- Registration Opens
11:00am- 1:00pm – Grom Playground Sessions (average session 30 minutes)
2:00pm-4:00pm – Grom Playground Sessions (average session 30 minutes)

Sunday, January 13th
10:00am- Registration Opens
11:00am-2:00pm – Grom Playground Sessions (average session 30 minutes)

Backcountry Film Festival!
2019-01-11 19:00 - 21:30
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

Food choices, affecting our health, the environment and animals
2019-01-09 18:30 - 20:30
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 Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales, saving abused and neglected animals, to changing her diet and opening her eyes to the World around her. Turns out you don’t have to be anyone special to make a difference and create a positive impact on the world around you.
For more information click here.

Snowshoe Hike at Lake Wenatchee!
2019-01-06 13:00 - 15:00
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 obtaining snowshoe rentals if arranged ahead of time.
What: This is a fantastic hike for first-timers in snowshoes, or hikers looking for a mellow adventure through a frosty winter wonderland! The hike is easy-moderate with varying views, plenty of opportunities for snowball fights and memorable photos.
Length: Hike duration is dependent upon hiker preference: the shortest options is a 1.4 mile route, the longest option is a 2.4+ mile loop. As a group, we will stop at a designated intersection in order to orient those choosing the longer route, while Park Staff will continue leading the shorter route. Each hike will take a halfway break at the North Beach for a group photo and chance to grab a snack and explore around.
Bring: layered clothing, snowshoes, poles, boots, snacks, water and an adventurous spirit!
For more information about the snowshoe hikes, call 509-763-3101.
All hikes are subject to cancelation due to inclement weather, road access or trail concerns. Please call the park after 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hike for status updates.
A limited number of snowshoes are available to rent, please call ahead of time to reserve a pair.
Parking permits, passes required:
• Daily Sno-Park Permit and Discover Pass
OR
• Seasonal Sno-Park Permit and Groomed Trail Sticker

Mnt Music Series at Mission Ridge!
2019-01-05 18:30 - 20:30
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 dancing the night away.
The Mission Ridge Mountain Music Series is an all ages event.
About: Cle Elum/ Roslyn, WA. Rock and Roll Band.
