Skirennen 2024
2024-01-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH, 2024
The Leavenworth Winter Sports Club will be hosting this Washington Nordic Cup inter-team time trial.
RACE LOCATION
Leavenworth Winter Sports Club
Icicle River Trails – BACK LOOP
Accessible via the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
RACE DETAILS
All races will be freestyle.
AWARDS & SCORING
Awards will be held directly following the race. These races will be scored using Washington Nordic Cup Guidelines.
To be scored as a participant in the WNC Series, skiers must follow the below distance guidelines:
5 km – Race open to all ages. Scoring for U16, U18, U20 and Open
2 km – Race open to all ages. Scoring for U12 and U14
1 km – Race open to all ages. Scoring for U8 and U10
US SKI & SNOWBOARD AGE CLASSIFICATIONS
RACE SCHEDULE
10:00am – Course inspection & Bib Pick-up
10:45am – 5k Open
11:30am – 5 km (U20, U18, U16)
12:15am – 2 km (U14, U12)
12:45pm – 1 km (U10, U8)
Directly following 1K race – Lollipop Race (U6)
Awards following
REGISTRATION
Free for U20 and Under! Please register online by end of the day, January 27th. Limited Same-Day Registration.
$20 for the Open category
For more information click here.

Planetarium Night Sky Viewing
2024-02-01 17:30 - 20:00
Location: Wenatchee River Institute
Join WRI to explore the stars and our solar system. We will start our evening by entering our dome shaped planetarium for a realistic view of our night sky. Witness the sky during different seasons throughout the year, learn winter constellations and get to know our sun, moon and stars like never before. We’ll travel through space to explore the planets and moons in our solar system.
After the planetarium, if the evening gives us clear skies, we’ll have an opportunity to have a guided walk with Dr. Cassandra Fallscheer, Associate Professor of Physics at Central Washington University.
Cost: $28 member, $35 nonmember. Not a member? Find our “Membership” page under the Support tab!
If the cost is a barrier for you to participate, follow the “Financial Access Form” at the link below.
For more information click here: Planetarium Night Sky Viewing : Calendar of Events | Wenatchee River Institute
Limit: 16 participants.
Ages: 12+, adult must attend with children.

CONTACT INFO
Joshua Schaub
jschaub@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
5095480181

Thursday Night Drags!
2024-02-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-22 18:30 - 19:30
This event is hosted by Mission Ridge Ski Team and Mission Ridge

Join us Thursday nights starting January 25th and compete with and against your friends in head-to-head GS racing! Skiers AND snowboarders welcome!!

Register for just $89 per person!

Sign-up and let us know if you have a team and we will group you together for the series! No team? No problem, we will make one for you!

Details and registration can be found here: https://www.mrst.us/page/show/5904943-thursday-night-drags

Snowshoe Stroll at the Hatchery
2024-02-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-09 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Leavenworth Fish Hatchery
Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour nature walk with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Our walks are seasonally-based and offered throughout the year!
You will explore the outdoors, learn about the natural and cultural history specific to Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! You will learn about many topics including local plants and animals, geology, and the p’squosa (Wenatchi) people.
Difficulty level: a ‘walk in the park’ (beginner level)
Not fully ADA accessible
WRI will provide snowshoes for all participants and registration is required. To register click here.
If you would like to schedule a private walk for a large group (over 5 people), please email Joshua to learn more about rates and availability.

Sports Complex Feasibility Study Steering Committee Meeting
2024-02-02 11:00 - 12:00
Sports Complex Feasibility Study Steering Committee Meeting
On Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Confluence Technology Center, the
Regional Sports Complex Steering Committee will be listening to a presentation on
Phase II Objectives as part of the Regional Sports Complex Feasibility Study.
The study, in its entirety, will consist of an existing conditions survey, demographics,
market analysis, public input, regional and local facility comparison, facility options
(including programming and capital costs), site analysis, estimates of financial
performance, economic impact, and funding options. The study area includes all of
Chelan and Douglas counties.
The public is welcome to attend in person or remotely, if interested.
Zoom Link Can Be Found Here
Meeting ID: 828 2059 9174
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Confluence Technology Center
285 Technology Center Way
Wenatchee, WA, 98801

Race of the Methow
2024-02-03 00:00 - 2024-02-04 23:59
The Race of the Methow is Methow Valley Nordic’s premier race weekend which serves as both a Junior National Qualifier for the Pacific Northwest Division and as a community race for all-comers, with a special focus on youth.
When: Saturday and Sunday, February 3 and 4, 2024 (official training and course inspection on February 2).
What: Saturday freestyle sprint, Sunday classic mass start. See below for additional details.
Where: McCabe Trails, Liberty Bell High School, Winthrop, WA (Please note: LBHS is a dog-free campus – thanks for leaving pets at home)
For more information click the link below.
Race of the Methow – Methow Valley Nordic

Bakke Cup 2024 (CANCELLED)
2024-02-03 08:30 - 16:00
This event has been cancelled due to lack of snow.
The Leavenworth Classic: Alpine GS, Ski Jumping and Nordic
All children are welcome to participate and all proceeds will benefit the LWSC ski teams.
The Bakke Cup is a 3-way race. Racers are encouraged to do at least 2 of the 3 events.
The event is open to any youth ages 6 through 17.
Race categories by gender and age: U8 (6-7), U10 (8-9), U12 (10-11), U14 (12-13), U18 (14-17).
Race category based on on racer age as of 1/1/2024 (US Ski & Snowboard Age Rules)
Getting kids out on the snow and having fun is the idea behind the day – we want kids to leave with good memories and lots of smiles.
REGISTER
Bakke isn’t just a name– Kjell Bakke, for whom the race is named, was a constant supporter of the LWSC and kids programs. He witnessed the North American Distance Records set at the Leavenworth Ski Hill and was a descendant of the men that constructed Bakke Hill in the 1920’s. Bakke Hill was the site of the National Ski Jumping Championships in 1941, 1959, 1967, 1974 and 1978. Kjell was also instrumental in getting the “D” jump behind Ski Hill Lodge built.
EVENT BASICS
Alpine Race:

GS course on the big hill. Places based on combined time for 2 runs.

Ski Jump:

2 jumps per competitor. Distances added for the two jumps.
All kids under 12 will jump on small hill unless they have practiced on the big jump.
Kids 12-17 will have option to jump from the small hill or the big jump.
All kids must have jumped at least one time on the jump prior to the competition. (Practice jumping has been happening during Wednesday and some Friday night Alpine training- Reach out to Alpine Team head coach to confirm). Kids will be allowed one practice jump before the event that day.
A small jump next to the Lodge will be constructed for the kids who have not jumped before (or younger kids not ready for the D jump) and will earn a set minimum score regardless of distance.

Nordic Race:

Racers can either skate or Classic ski.
The Nordic stage is pursuit fashion, based on the results of the first two events. If kids are only doing the Nordic, they will be started after the other competitors.
1K for 11 & under, 2K for 12+.
Starts behind Ski Hill Lodge, loops by ski jump, big tow, back to lodge. 2k is twice around.
Two way competitors will start 20 seconds after the last 3-way racers.

TIMELINE
Check-in/ Bib pick up: 8:30am – on the Ski Hill Lodge patio
Alpine Race: 9:30 – First racer starts (Warm up/course slip only (no racing) – 8:45-9:30am).
Ski Jump Competition: Following completion of the Alpine Race (time dependent on how many racers we’ve got)
*Competitors will have a short break between jump and Nordic to change gear and refuel before the Nordic Pursuit while results are being calculated for Nordic start times.*
Nordic Race: After Ski Jump
Fees: Donation based (donate what you can – all donations benefit the LWSC Ski Team!)
*ALL EVENTS, TIMES AND LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE* We appreciate your patience as details may change, and as always events may run late or early depending on weather, participants and other factors.
Helmets are required for Alpine and Ski Jump for all participants.

We are still looking for volunteers for many positions, if you are available please email events@skileavenworth.com

Clinic for Classic Ski
2024-02-03 10:00 - 15:00
PVST Clinic for Classic Ski
Saturday, February 3, 2024
10AM-3PM
Cost: $99
Includes a ski in catered lunch at Mountain Springs Lodge

Important Clinic Information:

This is an all ski level clinic, there will accommodations for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
We will meet at the Meadow Loop Trailhead of Plain Valley Ski Trails, there will be free parking available.
All skiers need a 2023-24 Season or Day Pass. If you need to purchase your pass, it needs to be purchased before your lesson at skiplain.com/passes.
Use “PVSTClinic” for 20% discount on your 2023-24 season pass!
Rentals are not included in your clinic. Rentals are available across the street at Plain Hardware.
If you are renting gear please arrive at least an hour before the start of the clinic to provide adequate time.
Please dress for the weather, lessons are snow or shine and dressing in layers is key.
Clinics are non-refundable, if cancelled within 24 hours.

Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the clinic please contact PVST Lesson Coordinator, Izzy Clark at PVST@SkiPlain.com.
Plain Valley Ski Trails Mission: Create and sustain a high-quality ski trail system that serves the community and funds barrier-free ski educational programs that motivate individual and team achievement.
Plain Valley Ski Trails is a community supported 501 (c)(3) non-profit public charity.
For more information and to register click here.

Twilight Snowshoe Treks
2024-02-03 16:30 - 19:00
Hosted by Mission Ridge
This fun, informative, guided snowshoe trek leaves from the Mission Ridge Base Area and heads up to the Midway Lodge. Each trek’s pace fits the group’s interests and abilities. Great for first-time snowshoers and those looking for a unique, non-skiing, on-snow experience. Twilight Snowshoe Treks are approximately 1.5 miles long, with an elevation gain of roughly 550 feet, and take around 2 hrs.
Suggested Gear: Boots that fit well and offer good ankle support, goggles, gloves, a winter hat, coat, snow pants & headlamp.
Creature Comforts if you have them: backpack, gaiters, and facemask.
Groups will meet at 4:30 PM in front of the Hampton Lodge Rental/Retail Shop and departs promptly at 5:00 PM.
Tours are available by reservation every Friday and Saturday evening from January 6th to February 25th.
Price
$10 to register, $30 to rent snowshoes.
For more information click here.

Norwegians Bring Ski Jumping to the PNW
2024-02-06 19:00 - 20:00
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/MiiQcs9UB3k?feature=share

Join the Wenatchee River Institute, Greater Leavenworth Museum, Northwest Ski Museum, and the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club for an evening with John Lundin to learn about the history of ski jumping in our mountain town. Copies of his book, “Ski Jumping in Washington State: A Nordic Tradition,” will be available for purchase at the event.

This is a FREE event with a donation basket at the door.
Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm.
Norwegians Bring Ski Jumping to the PNW and Leavenworth

Ski jumping, once Washington’s most popular winter sport, was introduced by Norwegian immigrants in the early twentieth century. Beginning at Spokane’s Browne’s Mountain and Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill, the sport moved to midsummer tournaments on Mount Rainier in 1917 and expanded statewide as new ski clubs formed. Washington tournaments attracted the world’s best jumpers–Birger and Sigurd Ruud, Alf Engen, Sigurd Ulland, Reidar Andersen, and many others. In 1941, Torger Tokle set two national distance records here in just three weeks. Regional ski areas hosted national and international championships as well as Olympic tryouts, entertaining spectators until Leavenworth’s last tournament in 1978.

About the presenter:
John W. Lundin is a historian, author, and lawyer. He’s a founding member of the Washington State Ski and Snowboard Museum. John learned to ski using wooden skis, leather boots and rope tows. John has written four award winning books: Early Skiing on Snoqualmie Pass (2017); Sun Valley, Ketchum and the Wood River Valley (2020); Skiing Sun Valley: a History from Union Pacific to the Holdings (2020), (recipient of three national book awards); and Ski Jumping in Washington State: a Nordic Tradition (2021). He helped organize two exhibits on ski jumping: “Sublime Sights: Ski Jumping in Nordic America” at Seattle’s National Nordic Museum in 2021; and “Skiers in Flight: Sun Valley’s Ski Jumping Roots” at the Regional History Museum in Ketchum, Idaho, in 2022. He won the 2023 Western Heritage Prize from the Far West Ski Association and Steamboat Springs Resort for his multi-year “Work to Preserve Ski Jumping History, Expressing Norwegian Identity and Its Role in the Development of Skiing History.

For more information click here.

Skiing Uphill: A Story of Strength & Perseverance
2024-02-08 19:00 - 21:00
The Environmental Film and Speaker Series presents Skiing Uphill: A Story of Strength and Perseverance
Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum for a book reading with local author, Pat West Turner, as she details her life as a woman with one leg.
On Thursday, February 8, 7-9 PM, guests are invited to a meet and greet with the author, followed by a book presentation and a Q&A to wrap up the event.
Pat West Turner was raised seven and a half miles up the Entiat Valley. Now she lives in East Wenatchee, Washington with her husband, Joe, where she was a beloved teacher for many years. Before her teaching career started, she was in a car accident when she was a senior in high school. She eventually lost her leg because of complications. Her memoir outlines an active life regardless of her challenges living on one leg. Read the full book synopsis on Turner’s official book page.
Admission is free, but registration is recommended and can be found here.
The Environmental Film and Speaker Series is sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Chelan and Greater Wenatchee Valley.

Ski to the Sun Marathon & Relay
2024-02-10 08:00 - 17:00
Join Methow Trails and the Methow Valley Nordic Ski Education Foundation February 10, 2024 for the sixth annual Ski to the Sun Marathon and Relay. The course travels through North America’s largest ski trail network and takes skiers from the tranquil banks of the Methow River to the beautiful mountain vistas at Sun Mountain Lodge. Ski the marathon as an individual or as a relay with up to five other friends or family members (details below). The relay is freestyle technique – racers are welcome to skate or classic ski and results will be determined by overall time. The marathon offers both freestyle and classic categories while we have both standing and sit ski categories on an adjusted course for para Nordic racers. You’ll enjoy food, festivities, and fun along the way!

Joseph T. Pardee and Glacial Lake Missoula
2024-02-13 19:00 - 20:30
The Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute’s will meet Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 PM, at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 S. Mission, Wenatchee. Or via Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84520197937 Bill Burgel, coming up from Portland, will talk about Joseph T. Pardee and Glacial Lake Missoula. Pardee was a USGS Field Geologist whose expertise was in Western Montana, where he was raised. He was the first to recognize, around 1910, the features of a vast, ancient Glacial Lake Missoula.

In the 1920s, working independently of Pardee, Harlan Bretz had determined from field evidence, that only an extraordinarily huge flood, or floods, could have carved out the Channeled Scablands in eastern Washington, and the dry coulees associated with them. But he did not know the source of the water. Pardee quipped that he “knew the source of Bretz’ water.” In 1925, he suggested to Bretz that the draining of a glacial lake could account for the magnitude of water flows needed to create the Scablands and coulees.
The program is free and open to the public.Contact information:Brent CunderlaErratics Chapter Presidentcunderla@nwi.net(509) 860-6067

Birding by the River
2024-02-14 08:00 - 09:30
Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute
Go birding with knowledgeable WRI staff around the WRI campus! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow.
This is a great opportunity to learn about eBird, the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world and utilize it to record our observations of local wild birds. Total walking distance is ½ mile, over a gravel path with two moderate hills. Come prepared for the weather. These walks will happen on the second Wednesday of each month for the whole year. Join us for as many as you can!
Trail difficulty level: beginner
Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel
Bathrooms available at the start and end of the walk
Meet outside the River Haus at 8am and plan to be finished by 9:30am. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.
For more information click here.

CONTACT INFO
Tucker Jonas
tjonas@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Valentine's Dinner
2024-02-14 17:30 - 20:00
Hosted by Mission Ridge
Are you looking for a change of pace this Valentine’s Day? Well then, Mission Ridge has the answer for you. Join us for our annual Valentine’s Day Dinner at Midway Lodge.
The evening starts with a guided romantic scenic snowshoe walk up to the Midway Lodge. Take in the mountains as music greets you upon you and your special someone’s arrival. Enjoy a wine-tasting (included) in the Igloo before your fine-dining experience begins. Check-in will be at Hampton Lodge from 5:30pm to 6:00pm,.
Book now online and save $20 but don’t wait, as we can only accept 40 reservations per night.
Menu
Choice of sea bass or filet mignon with roasted veggies and rice pilaf with chocolate cheesecake for dessert.

Price
$100 per person plus tax and gratuity. $120 the day of, if there are any spots left.

Add ons

Add a bottle of wine with dinner $30 (your choice after the tasting).
Add 2 beers for $14.

Suggested Gear: Boots that fit well and offer good ankle support, goggles, gloves, a winter hat, coat, snow pants & headlamp.
Rental – Snowshoes – $15
Creature Comforts if you have them: backpack, gaiters, and facemask.
For more information click here.

Green Drinks
2024-02-15 17:00 - 19:00
Hosted by Sustainable NCW
Location: Norwood Wine Bar
Join us for lively conversation around current sustainability topics and enjoy a short presentation by Robbette from Winton Mfg. about their composting facility, community composting program and growing network of business composters.
For more information click here.

Pateros to Bridgeport Birding Loop
2024-02-17 00:00 - 23:59
This event is hosted by the North Central Washington Audubon Society
February 17, 2024
Pateros to Bridgeport Birding Loop
Meet trip leaders Richard Scranton and Mark Johnston along Lakeshore Drive behind the Sweet River Bakery in Pateros at 08:00. Day of trip phone number: 253-297-0705. Beginning at Pateros, we’ll spend several hours birding areas between there and Bridgeport in search of passerines, raptors, waterfowl, and more. Please bring liquids, lunch/snacks, and dress for the weather. Participants should be able to walk at least two miles over uneven and likely snowy ground. Potential carpool drivers will need a Discover Pas. Carpool cost of $25 to be shared equally by passengers. Limt: 10 participants. To register, email Mark at toxostomata495@gmail.com
For more information click here.

Lee Adams Tour of the Methow
2024-02-17 07:30 - 13:00
Come together and celebrate skiing with your friends on a tour of the best trails of the Methow Valley! Choose your distance: 20 km, 30 km, 50 km or 80 km. Lunch and buses provided.
The Tour of the Methow is held in honor of Lee Adams. Lee loved the outdoors and was passionate about cross country skiing in the Methow Valley. When he lost his life in a tragic accident on Mount Rainier his loved ones donated memorial funds to the Methow Valley Nordic Ski Educational Foundation. Those funds have been used to put benches in the Early Winters area of the trail system, as well as to sponsor the Tour of the Methow.
For more information click here.

Snowshoe Stroll at the Hatchery
2024-02-17 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.
All skill levels are welcome, with snowshoes, gaiters and poles provided.
Difficulty level: beginner level
Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required.
Cost:
Adults (15+) $20
Youth (6-14) $10
Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.
If the cost is a barrier for you to participate, follow the “Financial Access Form” link below.
For more information and to register click here.

CONTACT INFO
Joshua Schaub
jschaub@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
5095480181

Doggie Dash in the Methow
2024-02-18 09:00 - 17:00
Get out your costume box. This race is all about the costume, and a dose of good luck out on the course. Human-dog teams compete in short heats to go for the glory of the coveted Golden Poodle award. Humans must ski. Dogs must run. Dogs must be on a leash. Both must be in costume. It’s that simple. Retractable leashes are not allowed! Please pre-register for this event.
Location: Spring Creek Ranch loop (by the Ice Rink). Please park above the ice rink and walk down the stairs. ADA parking is available in the lower lot. Parking is often very limited for this event so we encourage carpooling or walking/skiing/biking to the event if you can. Lots of parking available at the Methow Trails property– you can ski down the short, groomed connector trail to the Susie Stephens trail.
A panel of experts selects the Best in Show Costume and award the coveted Golden Poodle Trophy! Other prizes to include 2024-2025 Methow Trails Dog Passes and fabulous goodies from Cascades Outdoor Store and more. Don’t miss out!
For more information click here.

Wilderness Survival Essentials in the Pacific Northwest-Online
2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:30
This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Class Tuition: $10
Discover practical life-saving survival skills that enhance your outdoor adventures with Jason Knight — the author of the bestselling book The Essential Skills of Wilderness Survival. Jason has consulted as a local wilderness skills expert for the Discovery Channel and has been featured on NPR. He provides custom survival training to a broad range of clients including the WA State Department of Ecology and the US Forest Service.

Together, we’ll learn about the keys to effective natural shelter-building, primitive water purification, friction fire-making, wild edibles foraging, and other skills that will keep you alive in emergencies. Through this presentation, you’ll come away with practical survival knowledge and a deeper connection with nature.
This program is a great pre-course for our in-person Outdoor Survival Skills Field Excursion in the Skagit Valley on March 30.
If you can’t make the specific date or time of a class you want to take, you can still register and we will send you a link to view the program on your own time! All registrants will have access to the class recording for a limited time to re-watch too.
For more information and to register click here.

Pushed: Miners, a Merchant, and (maybe) a Massacre
2024-02-22 18:30 - 20:00
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/qk69WSMSFB4?feature=share
This is a FREE event with a donation basket at the door.
Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm. Red Barn Events are now hybrid; you may join us in person in the Red Barn or livestream virtually.
We are partnering with A Book for All Seasons to sell Ana Maria Spagna’s new book PUSHED: Miners, a Merchant and (Maybe) a Massacre. Pick up a copy and get it signed!
One day in 1875, according to lore, a large number of Chinese miners—perhaps as many as three hundred—were murdered, their bodies pushed over a cliff into the Columbia River. In her new book, Pushed: Miners, a Merchant, and (Maybe) a Massacre, Stehekin author Ana Maria Spagna explores the so-called Chelan Falls Massacre. In this talk, Spagna will describe her research into the event including encounters with historians, archaeologists, Indigenous elders, migrant workers, and descendants of “Gold Mountain sojourners.” She will explore the phenomena of historically ignored and “fake” massacres in an attempt to discover what really happened to these Chinese miner, as well as examine contemporary xenophobia in our region.
Ana Maria Spagna is the author, most recently, of PUSHED: Miners, a Merchant and (Maybe) a Massacre. Her previous books include Uplake: Restless Essays of Coming and Going, Reclaimers, stories of elder women reclaiming sacred land and water, Test Ride on the Sunnyland Bus, winner of the River Teeth literary nonfiction prize, 100 Skills You’ll Need for the End of the World (as We Know It) a humor-infused exploration of how to live more lightly on the planet, as well as a middle-grade novel, The Luckiest Scar on Earth, and a poetry chapter, Mile Marker Six. Ana Maria’s work has also been recognized by the Society for Environmental Journalists, and as a four-time finalist for the Washington State Book Award. She lives in Stehekin, Washington with her wife, Laurie.
For more information click here.

The 70 Project
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 | TBD, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
In this slideshow presentation, Andy Dappen discusses his year-long Seventy Project. In the year between his last and his next June birthday, Andy plans to mountain bike 70 days, ski 70 days, paddle 70 days, summit 70 peaks, lead 70 outdoor rock routes of a specified difficulty, lead 70 indoor rock climbs of a specified difficulty, enjoy 70 outings with his wife, take outings with 70 different people, ascend 210,000 vertical feet (70K x 3), travel 1,400 non-motorized miles (70 x 20), and more.
This presentations discusses the whys and wherefores of the project, shows slides of various adventures along the way, presents lessons learned and challenges encountered, fesses up to where he is and is not on pace, and strives to motivate others to take on projects of their own.

Waterville Plateau & Bridgeport Areas Birding
2024-02-24 00:00 - 23:59
This event is hosted by the North Central Washington Audubon Society
February 24, 2024 08:00 – 4:30PM
Waterville Plateau and Bridgeport areas with Dan Stephens
Join Dan Stephens on an exciting day to the Waterville Plateau and Bridgeport Area on Saturday, February 24th. A wide variety of waterfowl and some late winter birds will be seen, with possibilities including Lapland Longspur, Northern Pintail, Snow Bunting, and Short-eared Owl. Meet at 8:00 am at the Easy Street Park and Ride in Wenatchee. We should return by 4:30. Contact Dan Stephens at 509 679-4706.
For more information click here.

Snowshoe Stroll at the Hatchery
2024-02-24 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.
All skill levels are welcome, with snowshoes, gaiters and poles provided.
Difficulty level: beginner level
Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required.
Cost:
Adults (15+) $20
Youth (6-14) $10
Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.
If the cost is a barrier for you to participate, follow the “Financial Access Form” link below.
For more information or to register click here.

CONTACT INFO
Joshua Schaub
jschaub@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
5095480181
