Wenatchee Outdoors

Adventure Women Winter Program 2025
2025-01-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
PVAW Ski Program

PVAW’s ski instructors volunteer their time and talents to create a fun and healthy environment for local women to learn cross country skiing at all levels! This allows for all the net proceeds of PVAW programs to go towards serving our youth ski education program, the Plain Valley Nordic Team (PVNT) Ski Education Program, a 501c(3) nonprofit public charity.

WE HAVE SWITCHED THINGS UP A BIT THIS YEAR!
We will break up the 6 weeks into two 3 week sessions:
Session #1 – $110
Classic Ski Technique
1-3PM, Tuesday and Thursday
January 7th- 23rd
Session #2 – $110
Skate Ski Technique
1-3PM, Tuesday and Thursday
January 28th- February 13th
The cost to participate in both sessions is $200!
“DROP-IN” day option registration fee $40/day
Rentals
Available for $40/session and $65 for both sessions.
Wax Clinic included in registration fee for both sessions
Classic Wax Clinic
January 14th 12-12:45pm
Skate Wax Clinic
February 4th 12-12:45pm
PVST Season Pass
All participants need a valid PVST Ski Trails Pass.
If you don’t already have it, purchase your Season Pass HERE. You will receive your PVAW 20% discount code with your confirmation email.
OR
PVST Day Pass is $25. Your Day Pass can be purchased at the Trailhead via QR code.

Click here for Website to Register

Red Barn Event - Tales from the Saddle
2025-01-08 19:00 - 20:00 | WA
Wenatchee River Institute presents
Streaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeZzFqCv8uU
Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm.
With over 45 years of bicycle touring experience, Bob and Carolyn have some biking stories to share! They have ridden through cyclones, snowstorms, and mud wallows; with a baby, three teenagers, and with many families; on single bikes, on a tandem and on mountain bikes; as newlyweds, parents, and retirees; in campgrounds, wilderness, youth hostels and guesthouses; with laughter and with tears.
Join us for an evening of storytelling through photos and reflective memories highlighting how their touring has changed over the past four decades. They’ll share a bit about gear, how to take a bike on planes, trains, boats, escalators, and elevators, and bike touring resources to know about. If the snow’s not too deep, they’ll bring their loaded tandem.
About the Presenters:
Bob Bugert (he/him) and Carolyn Griffin-Bugert (she/her) have an extensive bike touring resume. They have cycled internationally in fourteen European countries, Canada, Fiji and New Zealand and nationally in Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Washington and the Southwest. Their trips have ranged from a few days to three months. Almost all of their trips have been self-guided with camping gear. They are well known for being poor photographers, but they make up for it with good storytelling. They just returned from a five-week tour in Estonia and Finland. Carolyn is the past Executive Director of the Wenatchee River Institute.

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Wenatchee Run Club
2025-01-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-25 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-04 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

Día de los Reyes Celebration
2025-01-04 13:00 - 20:00 | WA
Wenatchee River Institute
Dia de los Reyes celebrates the cultural tradition found across Latin America that symbolizes the end of Christmas. We wil enjoy traditional Mexican foods, guided nature walks at Wenatchee River Institutes campus, gifts for children, dance and musical performances, and storytelling. We hope participants will leave inspired to continue to get to know, care for, and celebrate the diverse social and natural aspects of our communities.
El Día de los Reyes celebra la tradición cultural que se encuentra en toda América Latina y que simboliza el final de la Navidad. Disfrutaremos de comidas tradicionales mexicanas, caminatas guiadas por la naturaleza en el campus de Wenatchee River Institutes, regalos para niños, presentaciones de danza y música, y narración de cuentos. Esperamos que los participantes se vayan inspirados para seguir conociendo, cuidando y celebrando los diversos aspectos sociales y naturales de nuestras comunidades.
Event Schedule:
1:00pm-3:30pm – Snowshoe walks and Children’s activities @ Wenatchee River Insititute
3:30pm – Procession to the Leavenworth Festhalle
4:00pm-6:00pm – Food, dance performance, Three Kings presentation @ the Leavenworth Festhalle
6:30pm – Procession to Kiosco (Front Street Gazebo)
7-8pm – Performance by Kataleya with Mariachi performance @ Kiosco

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Plain Valley Ski Trails-Beginner Clinics
2025-01-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-21 10:00 - 12:00 | WA
Click Here for Winter Schedule Poster
PVST Weekend Cross Country Ski Clinic for either Classic or Skate Technique
Plain Valley Ski Trails Clinic Overview
The clinic is designed for beginners and will focus on either skate or classic. Skiers will work through progressive techniques, with the goal of independently skiing gentle terrain by the end of the clinic.
Clinic Includes

2 hours of ski instruction on Saturday (10 AM – 12 PM)

Clinic Prices

$90.00 Adult
$50.00 Child

Not Included

Trail Pass- $28/day or 20% off a 2024/25 PVST Seasons Pass. There will be a link in your confirmation email to purchase passes.
Ski Rentals: Both classic and skate ski packages are available at Plain Hardware, conveniently located across from the ski trails in Plain. Please Note: If you are renting gear, plan to arrive at least one hour early to allow time for proper sizing.

Important Clinic Information

Location: We will meet at 10:00 AM at the Meadow Loop Trailhead by the Welcome Hut on the Plain Valley Ski Trails. Parking is free.

Lodging and Food Options
Mountain Springs (ski in/out lodging and lunch) https://www.mtsprings.com/
Thousand Trails (ski in/out lodging) https://thousandtrails.com/washington/leavenworth-rv-campground
Beaver Valley Lodge (across the street from ski trails) https://beavervalleylodge.com/
Squirrel Tree (Coles Corner-lodging and meals) https://www.thesquirreltree.com/
59er Diner (Coles Corner-lodging and meals) https://www.59erdiner.com/index.html
Old Mill Cafe (Plain, meals) https://www.oldmillcafeplain.com/
Headwaters Pub (lunch, dinner) headwaters-bar.edan.io
Wildflour (Kahler Glen, dinner) https://www.wildflourleavenworth.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 info about our programs, go to SkiPlain.com.

2025 Tour De Plain
2025-01-03 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
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2025 Tour de Plain Race # 1 Course Description

The event offers 3 race options: There are two timed events with a short (5 KM) and long (15 KM) tour of the Beaver Creek Trail area. You can opt for classic or freestyle technique. The 3rd option is untimed/noncompetitive with no time recorded for either course. The events begin and finish at the Beaver Creek (middle) trailhead.

For the 5 km short course, ski Beaver Creek Trail towards Stonewater Ranch/Plain, scan the QR code where Beaver Creek Trail meets the Stonewater Loop, then turn around at this point and ski back the way you came. Ski past the START point and keep skiing on Beaver Creek Trail, scan the QR code where Beaver Creek Trail meets Swamp Creek Loop. Then turn around at this point and ski back to the START, where you will scan the short course FINISH QR code. There will be 4 QR codes scanned on the short course – start, Stonewater loop intersection, Swamp Creek loop intersection and finish. All QR codes for the short course are on red signs.

The 15 km long course is the course described below done twice (2 loops). Ski Beaver Creek Trail towards Stonewater Ranch/Plain, turn right where Beaver Creek Trail meets Stonewater Loop, ski Stonewater loop in a counter-clockwise direction, scan the QR code at the top of Stonewater Loop, turn left when you meet Beaver Creek Trail and ski back the way you came. Ski past the START point and continue skiing on Beaver Creek Trail, turn right where Beaver Creek Trail meets Swamp Creek Loop and ski Swamp Creek loop in a counter-clockwise direction. Scan the QR code at the top of Swamp Creek Loop, continue skiing Swamp Creek loop until it meets Beaver Creek Trail, turn left onto Beaver Creek Trail and ski back to the START. Then repeat the course a second time and scan the long course FINISH QR code when you arrive at the Beaver Creek parking lot. There will be 6 QR codes scanned for the long course – START, first time at the top of Stonewater Loop, first time at the top of Swamp Creek Loop, second time at the top of Stonewater Loop, second time at the top of Swamp Creek Loop and FINISH. All QR codes for the long course are on blue signs.

The course will be open from Friday, January 3, 2025 starting at 8 AM through Monday, January 6, 2025 completing the race by dusk.

You can ski the course as many times as you’d like. Your times will be recorded and your fastest time counts. Enjoy the skiing!

Self-timing
Timing will be managed by each racer’s smart phone using the Webscorer Race Timer app to scan QR codes. The QR codes are marked visibly and scanning can be done without internet connection. Timing instructions will be sent to each racer in their confirmation email. Your race registration fees support the youth ski education programs of the Plain Valley Nordic Team!

Volunteer Training: Snowshoe Strolls
2024-12-19 10:00 - 14:00 | WA
WRI is holding a Volunteer Training for those who are interested in volunteering for our Snowshoe Strolls beginning this January! The training is for volunteers to learn how Snowshoe Strolls work, learn your role as a volunteer, and about safety while on snowshoes.
RSVP for the training by clicking the red button above. If you’d like to come, but can’t make the training, please email Mason at mpowers@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org.
There are two main roles you can be as a volunteer: co-leader or the caboose. You will have the chance learn more about these roles and let us know your comfort level. As a co-leader, you can help lead by telling participants about the area, plants, animals, or any other interest areas. As the caboose, you will be at the back of the group making sure no participants are left behind.
Snowshoe Strolls will happen in January and February. They will occur on Fridays at the Hatchery from 10-12pm, and Saturdays at the Hatchery from 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. After the training is complete, you will have the opportunity to sign up for times that work for you to volunteer.
Please bring plenty of water and layers. We will provide lunch and hot chocolate! We’ll reach out for lunch preferences after you sign up.
Thank you for being interested in volunteering with WRI’s Community Programs!
Event Link to RSVP

2025 Leavenworth Christmas Bird Count
2024-12-18 08:00 - 16:00 | WA
Wenatchee River Institute is hosting the Leavenworth Christmas Bird Count this year!
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is a nationwide community science effort to count birds that has been happening for over 120 years. It is organized by the National Audubon Society, and local counts are compiled by regional Audubon chapters, community members, or organizations like WRI. Specific counts occur on one day in a 15-mile diameter circle around a town, and the Leavenworth count is happening on Wednesday, December 18th!
There are plenty of routes to cover and lots of space for volunteer leaders or beginning birders to join in. If you’d like to participate, please send an email to Joshua (contact info below).
This is a great opportunity to both volunteer for this amazing community science project as well as learn from fellow community members. There is no cost to participate. Depending on the route you are on, there are varying amounts of birding to be done on foot or from the car. You can also participate from home!

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Tuesday Tune Up Series-Drivetrain Maintenance
2024-12-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Foothills Middle School, 1410 Maple St, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Are you a current EMBA or Wenatchee Outdoors member? If so, you are eligible for our FREE Tuesday Tune-up Series. Over the course of four sessions, you’ll learn from an EMBA board member and ride instructor how to keep your bike in good riding shape. You’ll be guided through essential bike maintenance tips and tricks to ensure your ride is smooth and safe for the upcoming riding season. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, this series is designed to help you feel confident in maintaining your bike on and off the trail.

In these hands-on workshops, you’ll learn about how to fix and maintain your drivetrain, brakes, suspension, and wheels and tires. You’ll gain confidence and independence, so you can hit the trails with peace of mind, knowing you’re ready for whatever comes your way. Don’t miss out—you and your bike deserve it! Space is very limited but there will be a waitlist for the entire series or individual sessions.

* If you are not a current EMBA or Wenatchee Outdoors member donor but would like to participate, you can sign up for the series with the agreement that you become a member or renew your membership before participating.
* Since space is very limited, we ask that you not sign up if you do not plan on attending all four sessions.

Register Here

Questions? Email raybirks@evergreenmtb.org

Series Details

Drivetrain Maintenance – December 17th, 6:30-8:00pm, Foothills Middle School

Cassette and chainring cleaning, and replacement

Chain cleaning, lubrication, and replacement

Derailleur/shifting adjustment and tuning

Brake Maintenance – January 14th, 6:30-8:00pm, Foothills Middle School

Brake pad inspection and replacement

Rotor cleaning and truing

Brake lever and cable adjustment

Hydraulic brake fluid lever bleed

Suspension Maintenance – February 11th, 6:30-8:00pm, Foothills Middle School

Fork and shock cleaning and lubrication

Air pressure adjustment

Rebound and compression damping adjustment

Suspension sag setup

Wheel and Tire Maintenance – March 11th, 6:30-8:00pm, Foothills Middle School

Tire pressure check and adjustment

Tubeless setup and maintenance

Rim and spoke inspection

Wheel truing

Tire tread inspection and replacement

Tube or tubeless tire repair

Trailside repairs

International Mountain Day: Global Importance & Local Action
2024-12-14 14:00 - 17:00 | WA
Celebrate International Mountain Day!
Join local mountain enthusiasts and stewardship organizations of the East Central Cascades as we organize in celebration of International Mountain Day. Since 2003, this day has been celebrated worldwide to raise awareness of the importance of mountains, highlight both the opportunities and challenges of mountain development, and build alliances that bring positive change for mountain communities and ecosystems. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. with a critical mass-style community trail run in Waterfront Park departing from the WRI Red Barn. At 3:00 p.m., doors open for an afternoon of inspiring short films, presentations by local groups, and an action panel with organization leadership where we will discuss how we can better collaborate to care for our local mountains. Hot drinks and snacks will be provided! Attendees will leave with fresh inspiration, a deeper understanding of mountains’ global significance, and ideas for getting involved locally.
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute in collaboration with Leavenworth Mountain Association, Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation, Wenatchee Valley TREAD and the Kilan Jornet Foundation.
Registration required.
Cost is Pay What You Can. Choose a price that is reasonable for you. WRI offers this in recognition that not everyone can afford to pay the same amount for classes. We hope that people who can, will pay to help those who cannot.
Click Here for more information

Santa Paws Fun Run
2024-12-14 10:30 - 13:00 | WA
The event will take place on Saturday, December 14th, hosted by Wenatchee Valley Brewing. The run will kick off at 10:30 from the loop trail at E. Island View, with both 2K and 5K route options heading north and then lunch and drinks will be available to purchase after 10:45 at WVB.
Highlights of the event include:

Prizes for Best Team Name and Theme, Best Costume, and Most Festive
Family-friendly, fun, with Santa photos for a festive keepsake

We’d love to see families, friends, and furry companions come out for this special day!

Fatbiking 101: An Introduction to Riding on Snow
2024-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | WA
Ever been curious about the fun and unique world of winter fat biking? Join Evergreen instructors to learn the basics of taking your bike onto groomed, snowy trails and have fun exploring a winter wonderland in an entirely new way!
Class Focus:

Gain comfort and confidence riding on groomed, snow-covered trails.
Navigate trail obstacles such as berms, whoops, and rocks on undulating terrain.
Learn how to maintain control and traction while braking, descending and climbing.

Prerequisites: MTB Foundations: Beginner or equivalent riding experience. Should feel comfortable riding a mountain bike on green and some blue trails.
Check out the Event link for more information

Birding by the River
2024-12-11 08:00 - 09:30 | WA
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.
Event Link

Snowy Cascades Watercolor Workshop-Online
2024-12-08 10:00 - 12:30 | WA
North Cascades Institute is offering this Snowy Cascades Watercolor Workshop online.
When: Dec 8, from 10:00am-12:30 Pm
Instructor: Claire Giordano
Class Tuition: $50
Get cozy with a cup of tea and your watercolor paints for a new winter themed workshop with local adventure artist Claire Giordano.

In this class, Claire will share with us her favorite techniques for painting winter landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. After exploring some of the magical (and unpredictable!) effects of watercolor, we will put our new skills into practice as we paint a winter scene with step-by-step guidance from Claire. The painting could also make a gift or card for the holidays.

Over the last ten years of creating outdoors Claire learned to work with watercolor in a way that is fun and accessible to artists of all levels, and she is excited to share her favorite painting medium with you!

We look forward to seeing you in the class! Lastly, please note that by registering for this workshop you agree to share your email address with our instructor Claire.

Click HERE for the event link and to register.

Outdoor Clothing Swap
2024-12-07 12:00 - 15:00 | WA
Join the Chelan Douglas Land Trust, Wenatchee Pride, Sustainable NCW and the YWCA for an FREE Outdoor Gear and Clothing Swap!

When: Saturday December 7, 2024
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Where: YWCA (212 First St, Wenatchee, WA 98801)

Our mission is simple: declutter your gear closer, keep items out of the landfill, and provide the community an accessible way to “shop” sustainably.

Bring your gently-loved hiking shoes, tents, bikes, backpacks, jackets, yoga pants, and other outdoor clothing/ gear and trade with others in the community.

Note: You do NOT need to bring any clothes or gear to participate. We want to make outdoor clothes accessible to everyone!

If you cannot attend the event but want to donate items, you can drop off your outdoor clothes and gear at the CDLT office (18 N Wenatchee Ave). We will accept items on Wednesday, December 4th, and Thursday, December 5th, from 8 am to 3 pm.

If you have any questions, please email Ayla, Community Inclusion Coordinator, at ayla@cdlantrust.org
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Racewalk Clinic Series
2024-12-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-30 09:00 - 10:00 | WA
Racewalk Clinic taught by age group 50K Racewalk World Record Holder. Darlene Backlund (age 79) who has been racewalking 30 years.

When: Nov. 16, 23, 30 2024 and Dec. 7, 2024 Get ready for Turkey Trot and Santa Paws Fun Run Cost $5.00 each or all 4 for $15.00
Where: Eastmont Junior High School Track Time: 9-10am
Come to learn: What is racewalking and powerwalking? Come ready to walk and meet others.

Call Darlene 951-536-8874 with questions. She recently moved to East Wenatchee and is excited to reach out and be involved in the community.

Please RSVP below.

Holiday Wreath Making Party
2024-12-04 17:30 - 19:30 | WA
Join Wenatchee River Institute this winter season to create your own holiday wreath to take home. Come prepared to experiment with a variety of foraged materials such as lichens, evergreen branches, dried flower stems, pinecones, berries, dried leaves, and citrus slices. All the materials we will use have been gathered around WRI’s campus and surrounding areas by the Land Steward, with all of the wreath bases being handmade from the weeping willow at the entrance to WRI! You can expect a fun gathering learning from WRI’s Land Steward to make an artistic, nature inspired, compostable wreath.
Your beautiful creations will be fully compostable and can be dropped off at WRI for disposal. If you would like to bring some non-compostable garnishments from home to add to your wreath, just make sure to remove them before composting.
This event will take place inside a heated building with seating available for those who need it. Bathrooms are onsite. Our building and bathrooms are both ADA accessible.

Event Link to Register

Entiat Watershed Planning Unit Meeting
2024-12-04 16:00 - 19:00 | WA
This meeting is open to all, that will include a presentation and discussion of the Entiat Ridge public lands purchase option.

Location: Entiat Fire Station – 2200 Entiat Way

The Cascadia Conservation District is a non-regulatory organization, funded by grants and a system of rates & charges, dedicated to encouraging the wise stewardship of all natural resources in Chelan County.

Our board and staff members work cooperatively with local landowners and communities to provide technical and financial assistance for soil, water, forest, fish, and wildlife conservation efforts. We currently serve all of Chelan County.

Explore our website to learn more about what programs we are involved in and how we are working with local landowners, agencies, non-profits and other stakeholders to develop and implement conservation projects in Chelan County that benefit both people and the environment.

Contact Mark at marki@cascadiacd.org for meeting details.

Test
2024-12-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Castlerock Trailhead, 1963 Castlerock Ave, Wenatchee, 98801, United States

Discover Pass Free Day!
2024-11-29 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
Discover Pass Free Days!
The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated the Discover Pass free days for 2024. On these days, visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park a vehicle at a Washington state park or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The 2024 Discover Pass free days are:

Monday, Jan. 1 – First Day Hikes and New Year’s Day
Monday, Jan. 15 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Saturday, March 9 – Billy Frank Junior’s Birthday
Tuesday, March 19 – State Parks’ 111th Birthday
Monday, April 22 – Earth Day
Saturday, June 8 – National Get Outdoors Day
Sunday, June 9 – Free Fishing Day
Wednesday, June 19 – Juneteenth
Saturday, Sept. 28 – National Public Lands Day
Thursday, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day
Monday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
Friday, Nov. 29 – Autumn Day

Please note, free days apply only to day use parking, all other fees still apply

Give NCW Turkey Trot
2024-11-28 09:00 - 11:00 | WA
The Community Foundation of NCW is excited to host the 2nd annual Give NCW Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving Day run in Wenatchee to kick off the Give NCW annual giving campaign!

The event will offer timed 5K and 10K options along the Apple Capital Loop Trail as well as an untimed, fun kids race (in the boat launch parking lot). All proceeds from the event will benefit Give NCW nonprofit participants.

First 750 registrants get a commemorative beanie! (New color this year!)

There will be NO day-of late registration, so be sure to sign up before Wednesday, November 27 at 8pm!

Learn more and sign up at www.cfncw.org/turkeytrot
