Wenatchee Outdoors

Carve Club at Mission Ridge
2026-03-20 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-27 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-03 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Mission Ridge hosts, Friday Carve Club, where strong all-mountain skiers go to hone their craft.
In these sessions, we break down and break out the mechanics of high-performance skiing with our best, most qualified coaches at Mission Ridge. We’re here to amplify the conditions of your day both off-piste and on!
We start from the feet and work up with the goal of building efficient, effective expert performance skiing.
Choose the day you’d like to join. We encourage you to come multiple Fridays throughout the season to keep dialing things in and get even more reps.
After your 5th lesson, your next one is FREE.
Lift Access
Lift access not included. If you do not have a Season Pass, please purchase the Carve Club All Mountain Lesson Day Ticket ($45) for the day of your session.
What to Bring / Know Before You Go

Please arrive a little early to get settled and ready to head out on time.
Dress for mountain conditions, bring water, and consider a snack for after your session.
Helmets are strongly recommended.

Click Here for more Mission Ridge Events information and to register.

Claim The Cliffs Freeride Competition at Mission Ridge
2026-03-21 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-22 07:00 - 17:00
Claim The Cliffs Freeride Competition
Get ready for heartpounding skiing & snowboarding action at Claim the Cliffs, part of the IFSA Freeride Series! Young athletes from across the Northwest will flock to The Ridge to take on the imposing Bomber Cliffs.
The event will take place in the Bowl 5 region of the Bomber Cliffs. The Bomber Cliffs will be closed on the day of the event. Catch all the action from the viewing areas located skier’s left of the Bomber Bowl run, below the Cliffs.
Registration and additional info will be available on the IFSA website.
Full schedule with more details can be found here.

Leavenworth Mountain Film Festival
2026-03-21 17:00 - 19:00
A Celebration of Independent Cinema

The Leavenworth Film Festival showcases the finest independent films from around the world against the stunning backdrop of the Cascade Mountains. Now in its 9th year, we bring together filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinema lovers for a night of culture celebrating the outdoors through the lens of an inspired community.

For Event link click here

Women’s Escape at Mission Ridge
2026-03-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-14 10:00 - 12:00
Women’s Escape is your gateway to a better ski day.
Working in small groups with our best women coaches, you’ll build skills, confidence, and flow while having a blast doing it. You could come up early for a coffee and then meet us at Ka Wham Café. We’ll take it to the snow from 10:00 am–12:00 pm, leaving you plenty of time for afternoon laps with friends new and old.
Choose the day you’d like to join. We encourage you to come multiple Tuesdays throughout the season to keep progressing and keep the stoke rolling.
After your 5th lesson, your next one is FREE. Bonus: Participation in our Friday Carve Club also counts toward your five.
Lift Access
Lift access not included. If you do not have a Season Pass, please purchase the Women’s Escape All Mountain Access Day Pass ($45) for the day of your session.
What to Bring / Know Before You Go

Please arrive a little early to get settled and ready to head out on time.
Dress for mountain conditions, bring water, and consider a snack for after your session.
Helmets are strongly recommended.

Find more information on Mission Ridge Events Page.

WRI Red Barn Event- Enchantments: What Comes Next?
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:00
Livestream the event or watch it later on YouTube at this link.
No registration required, but RSVP to receive email reminders and updates about this event!
Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm.
After a summer of overcrowding and understaffing in The Enchantments, the issue of day use management has reached an inflection point. Will this offseason present an opportunity to make changes along the Icicle Creek corridor, and if so, what will they entail? Hear from Seattle Times outdoors reporter Gregory Scruggs, who covered the issue closely this summer and traveled to Colorado to learn how another mountain town grappled with a similar challenge, along with Mat Lyons, Executive Director of TREAD, who has been working with Chelan County stakeholders on a proposal for alternative transportation options to Enchantments trailheads, and Sarah Shaffer, Executive Director of Wenatchee Outdoors, who will share insights on the on-the-ground work with over 40 volunteers in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, packing out pounds of trash from the Enchantments Wilderness area.
About the presenters:
Gregory Scruggs (he/him) is the outdoors reporter at The Seattle Times, where he writes about the intersection of recreation, land management and the outdoor industry in Washington. His coverage takes him deep into the Cascades and out on the Salish Sea. In 2022, he won the President’s Award in the newspaper category from the Outdoor Writers Association of America.
Mat Lyons (he/him) is the Executive Director of TREAD, a nonprofit that collaborate with all partners to drive sustainable outdoor recreation initiatives in North Central Washington.
Sarah Shaffer (she/her) is the Executive Director of Wenatchee Outdoors, a nonprofit focused on engaging volunteers and the community in stewardship and recreation in North Central Washington.
Click here for more information and to RSVP

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181, ext 5

CDLT Member Event: Lunch & Learn
2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00
We are excited to invite you to the February CDLT Lunch & Learn session on Stories of Salmon in the Columbia Basin, presented by Abby Sak from Save Our Wild Salmon
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 12:00PM to 1:00PM.
Location Options:
• In-person
• Via Zoom
Food: Snacks provided, or feel free to bring your own lunch!
This is a members-only event. If you’re not yet a member of the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, we warmly invite you to join us at one of our events and become a member with a donation of any amount here.
Accessibility: The Land Trust is working to make all of our events as accessible as possible. Please let us know at least one week in advance if there is something we can do or provide to support you in participating in this outing to the fullest, and we will accommodate as possible.
Questions? Contact Ayla Medina Ulloa, Community Inclusion Coordinator, at ayla@cdlandtrust.org or (509)667-9708.
MORE DETAILS TO COME!
Click Here for the event link.

Wenatchee Run Club
2026-03-25 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club

Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly

Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own.
Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants.
Location: The Taproom at Pybus
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-03-26 15:30 - 16:30
Wenatchee Outdoors is looking forward to offering kids outings this spring each Thursday. Activities will include hiking, biking, birding, story time, and more. Details and locations will vary each week. Dates include: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28.
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Horan Natural Area
Details: Join us for a bird watching walk through Horan Natural Area. We will look for different birds throughout the walk, and hopefully see the eagles nest! We will start at Confluence Park, walk to the end of Horan Natural Area and back. This should be about a 2 mile mostly flat walk. Bikes are not allowed in Horan, strollers are ok.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

Bomber Banked Slalom at Mission Ridge
2026-03-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-29 08:00 - 17:00
Bomber Banked Slalom
The 13th Annual Bomber Banked Slalom returns March 28th – 29th. This surfy slalom course built by the Mission Ridge Parks Department rests on Katsuk at the summit off of Chair 2. The Bomber Baked Slalom offers 14 different categories competitors will compete in based on age, and complete one run per day. Open to 250 snowboarders, you won’t want to miss this community-driven event.
Registration
Registration emails for legacy riders will be sent at 9:00AM on March 2nd, 2026
Registration for new riders will go live at 9:00AM on March 7th, 2026
Pricing
Riders 17 & under – $40
Riders 18 & up – $65
Check-In Details
We will be hosting an early check-in on Friday, March 27th, at Timberline Brewing from 5:30PM – 7:30PM. Check-in early for a seamless Saturday morning and catch up with old friends!
Saturday, March 28th, check-in will be in the Hampton Lodge between 7:30AM and 8:30AM. There will be no option to check-in after this time.
Reminders
Book your RV spot early to secure your spot!
For questions or interest in volunteering during the course build reach out to events@missionridge.com.
Want to become a sponsors?! Fill out this form and we will be in touch!

WRI Red Barn Event: Shifting Currents of the Alsek River
2026-04-01 19:00 - 20:00
HYBRID EVENT: WRI’s Red Barn 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826 or livestream via our YouTube
Shifting Currents: Paddling the Past and Future of the Alsek River
Livestream the event or watch it later on YouTube at this link.
No registration required, but RSVP to receive email reminders and updates about this event!
Doors to the Red Barn open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm.
About the presentation:
Join local packrafting enthusiast Jon Strahl for a slideshow presentation and discussion on exploration, climate change, and glaciers. The Alsek is a free flowing river the size of the Columbia that cuts through two 16,000’ tall mountain ranges, and runs through three major protected areas: Kluane National Park and Reserve in the Yukon, Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park in British Columbia, and Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska. These parks form part of the largest contiguous protected wilderness area in the world. Over numerous trips down different parts of the river, Jon has witnessed the changing landscape.
Many locals and visitors in the Wenatchee Valley are drawn by adventure and connection to landscape — whether that’s through packrafting, kayaking, climbing, or simply appreciating mountains and rivers.
This slideshow and these stories can resonate with this shared spirit of exploration:

Highlighting parallels between remote river travel and local outdoor adventures.
Sparking curiosity and pride in local landscape storytelling.
Inspiring people to reflect on why wild places matter — whether it’s the Alsek or the Wenatchee River right in our backyard.

About Jon
Jon Strahl is a Wenatchee Valley–based adventurer, river traveler, and packraft instructor with a deep passion for wild places and human-powered exploration. His recent journey down the Alsek River—a glacially fed wilderness river flowing from the Yukon to the Pacific—sparked reflections on resilience, climate, and the power of moving through landscapes at river pace. Since 2022, Jon has served as a co-instructor alongside Luc Mehl on expedition-style packrafting courses and also instructs with Basecamp Cascadia, helping others build technical skills, sound judgment, and confidence in backcountry environments. Through vivid storytelling and photography, Jon connects big wilderness experiences to the rivers and mountains we call home, inviting our community to think deeper about adventure, stewardship, and why wild rivers matter.
Click Here for Event Link and to RSVP

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-04-02 15:30 - 16:30
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Time: 3:30
Location: Kenzie Landing
Guest: Virginia Shoup from Wenatchee River Institute
Details: We will hike the Kenzie’s Landing trail up to the three-trail saddle and back down. This will be approximately a 1-1.5 mile hike, 400ft of elevation gain. Virginia Shoup from Wenatchee River Institute will lead a discussion following the hike on the picnic table by the trailhead.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WTA Hiker Happy Hour
2026-04-02 17:00 - 19:00
Join Washington Trails Association staff and volunteers for a night of talking trails with fellow hikers and people who love the outdoors. We’ll provide updates about what’s coming up for trails in central Washington and will share more about the ways you can get involved.
Tickets cost $25 and you’ll receive a complimentary drink ticket, heavy appetizers and a one year membership to WTA.
A WTA membership gets you a subscription to Washington Trails magazine, a member decal (for first-time members), invites to member-only events and the knowledge that you’re helping improve access to trails across Washington.
Click Here for Event link and to purchase tickets

CDLT & WVHS-Pets & People Outdoors
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00
Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) and the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) are hosting the 3rd Annual Pets & People Outdoors. This event aims to build community by creating opportunities for people and their pets to come together and experience the beauty of the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust’s protected trails.
Join us for a fun event at Jacobson on April 4, 2026, from 10:00am-12:00pm. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
We will have a marked walking route, FREE food, training stations, veterinarians, and vendor booths.
Donations are welcome. Your donation will help take care of our local trails!
MORE DETAILS TO COME!
Click Here for event link.
Questions? Contact Ayla, Community Inclusion Coordinator, at ayla@cdlandtrust.org or 509-667-9708.

CDLT Pets & People Outdoors
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00
Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) and the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) are hosting the 3rd Annual Pets & People Outdoors. This event aims to build community by creating opportunities for people and their pets to come together and experience the beauty of the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust’s protected trails.
Join us for a fun event at Jacobson on April 4, 2026, from 10:00am-12:00pm. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
We will have a marked walking route, FREE food, training stations, veterinarians, and vendor booths.
Donations are welcome. Your donation will help take care of our local trails!
Click Here for more details.
Questions? Contact Ayla, Community Inclusion Coordinator, at ayla@cdlandtrust.org or 509-667-9708.

Dummy Downhill at Mission Ridge
2026-04-04 16:00 - 18:00
Dummy Downhill
Celebrate the start of April with laughs, creativity, and more than a little chaos at Dummy Downhill, Mission Ridge’s most popular event! This beloved tradition invites participants to design their own homemade “dummies” to race down the hill and off a massive jump. The more outrageous, the better. Awards will be given out in multiple categories with some sweet prizes on the line.
Full schedule with details, rules, registration, and prizes coming soon Here.

Easter On The Mountain at Mission Ridge
2026-04-05 07:30 - 11:00
Easter On The Mountain
Celebrate Easter in the mountains with family, friends, and fresh spring turns at Mission Ridge! Join us for a fun-filled day on the slopes that combines your favorite Easter traditions with the beauty of late winter in the Cascades. Enjoy Easter Brunch at the Chair 5 Pub, an on-mountain Easter egg hunt for kids, and more family fun! Let’s hope for sunny skies and perfect corn skiing to top off the celebration.
Full schedule & details coming soon, find this information HERE!

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-04-09 15:30 - 16:30
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Date: 4/9/2026
Time: 3:30
Location: Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division St, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Guest: Join Angela as she leads the kids through the WRI Story Walk on campus! 📖🌳 Fun stories, fresh air, and outdoor adventure await!
Details: The Wenatchee River Institute Story Walk offers a charming way for families to engage with nature and literacy simultaneously along the Leavenworth waterfront. Located on the WRI campus, this self-guided activity features deconstructed pages of a children’s picture book installed on signposts along a gentle, shaded trail. The walk covers a distance of 0.25 to 0.4 miles, making it an easy, accessible loop for strollers and young children. With stories that rotate seasonally to reflect the changing environment, it provides a fresh and educational outdoor experience that is free and open to the public year-round.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

Washington BHA & WRI-Black Bear Bonanza
2026-04-11 09:00 - 20:00
Bring the whole family out for a hands-on, community-focused day centered on black bears, conservation, and living responsibly in bear country.
The Washington Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is teaming up with the Wenatchee River Institute, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the U.S. Forest Service, and the City of Leavenworth to host an all-ages educational event rooted in safety, stewardship, and collaboration.
The Black Bear Bonanza will feature practical bear conflict-prevention education, bear biology and population insights from local experts, live demonstrations, youth activities, and conversations about the cultural, ecological, and conservation role of regulated bear hunting. Whether you’re a hiker, hunter, parent, or simply curious about the wildlife we share this landscape with, there’s something here for everyone.
Join neighbors, educators, and conservation partners to learn, connect, and help reduce bear-human conflict while building a better understanding of Washington’s black bears.
More info and RSVP at the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers page.

Trail Tales at Icicle Brewing
2026-04-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Icicle Brewing Company, 935 Front Street, Leavenworth, 98826, United States
We are thrilled to announce a fresh partnership with Icicle Brewing to help keep our local trails thriving! Throughout the months of April, May, and June, our “wild backyard” gets a little extra love with every pour. For every pint of Enchantments beer purchased at the brewery, Icicle Brewing will donate $1 directly to Wenatchee Outdoors. It is a fantastic way to enjoy a local favorite while contributing to the community resources, maps, and advocacy that keep us all moving through the beautiful terrain of North Central Washington.
To kick off this collaboration, we invite you to join us this Wednesday for “Trail Tales,” an open-mic storytelling night dedicated to our shared outdoor adventures. Whether you have a legendary story of being humbled by the Enchantments, a hilarious account of a gear failure, or a memory of a perfect morning in the North Cascades, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to grab the mic for a five-minute highlight, share a drink with fellow hikers and bikers, and vote for your favorite story of the night. (Storytelling encouraged yet optional)
This gathering is about more than just swapping post-run reports; it’s about turning our collective experiences into “trail magic” for WenOut. Every dollar raised during the evening goes right back into supporting the trails you love. Come ready to toast to the upcoming season, connect with the outdoor community, and share the stories that make our region so special.
We hope to see you there!

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-04-16 15:30 - 16:30
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Date: 4/16/2026
Time: 3:30
Location: Rocky Reach Dam, 5000 State Hwy 97A, Wenatchee, WA 98801
**We will meet at the lower park shelter area**
Guest: Kristin Lodge from Rocky Reach Discovery Center
Details: We will have representatives from the Rocky Reach Dam helping us learn about salmon for our nature and conservation inspired learning! This will take place in the lower sheltered area at the Rocky Reach Discovery Center. Kids can play on the playground following the salmon activities or explore around the Discovery Center.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*
