Wenatchee Outdoors

Mountain Music Series featuring Bandits of the Animal Kingdom
2019-12-28 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort
7500 Mission Ridge Rd, Wenatchee, Washington 98807
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.
About: Bandits of the Animal Kingdom is a big band with little instruments. Bandits bring passion, sass, and silliness to every show.

Guided Snowshoe Hike at Squilchuck State Park
2020-01-01 10:00 - 12:00
Guided Snowshoe Hike at Squilchuck State Park
January 1, 2020 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Kick off the New Year with a guided snowshoe hike! Enjoy a winter wonderland just up the hill from town as park staff guide you through wandering trails and magical forested views!
Learn a little bit about the history of the park and some of the flora and fauna within! Vehicles suitable for winter driving are recommended to access Squilchuck in snowy conditions.

First Day of the New Year-Snowshoe!
2020-01-01 11:00 - 13:00
Kick off the New Year with a FIRST DAY HIKE! Join volunteers and park staff for a brisk snowshoe hike around our frosty winter wonderland as we ring in the New Year in the great outdoors! This is a fantastic hike for first-timers in snowshoes or adults with children. The hike is easy with varying views, plenty of opportunities for snowball fights and memorable photos! A limited number of snowshoes are available to rent, please call ahead to reserve a pair.
Following the hike, hot cocoa, and light snacks will be available for participants in the North Reservation Booth.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Meet at the North Reservation Booth. We will hike down to the river, gently proceed upriver to the North Beach, and then along the shore and back into the woods. Options to shorten your hike are available via the “Easy Street” trail, once we depart from the North Beach. We suggest taking a snack break and a group photo here!
Gear: Wear warm clothes and dress in layers. Bring snowshoes, water, snacks, hiking poles, gloves, cameras and an adventurous spirit!
Difficulty: Easy-peasy 
Other: Sno-Park permits are not required for our First Day Hike participants for the duration of the hike only.
Contact: Paul Tomas 509-763-3101 or Lake.Wenatchee@parks.wa.gov (subject line “First Day Hike”)

Waterfront Park Snowshoe with W.R.I.
2020-01-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-01-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-01-16 10:00 - 12:00
Leavenworth Waterfront Park Trail Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River institute
Leavenworth– Every Thursday in January and February from 10am to 12noon, local naturalist guides will lead free snowshoe strolls on the Waterfront Park Trail along the beautiful Wenatchee River. Enjoy the feeling of being in the wilderness while remaining in close proximity to the bustling downtown area.
“These strolls are all about giving people a chance to try snowshoeing for the first time or to just come out and enjoy the beauty of the Wenatchee River covered in snow! Mix and mingle with each other while learning about the amazing ecosystem all around us,” said Rachel Bishop, snowshoe guide and Wenatchee River Institute Community Education Lead.
All ages and experience levels are welcome, from first time to seasoned snowshoers. Snowshoes provided. Please dress for cold weather and bring a snack and warm beverage to help keep you toasty and energized. Meet to snowshoe from the Wenatchee River Institute campus, 347 Division Street in Leavenworth.
Drop-ins are welcome and reservations required for groups of eight or more. To make reservations or with questions, call Rachel, 509-548-0181 x5 or email rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
Event Link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/01/02/1577988000/snowshoe-stroll-at-wri-/267654

Snowshoe Tour at Fish Hatchery with W.R.I.
2020-01-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-01-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-01-10 13:00 - 2020-01-11 15:00, 2020-01-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-01-18 13:00 - 15:00
Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River Institute
Begin the year 2020 with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) area naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek, learning about native wildlife and ecology along the way. All skill levels are welcome, with snowshoes, gaiters and poles provided.
“Snowshoeing is a great way to spend time outdoors and stay moving during winter months, noticing things you often don’t see because you are either indoors or traveling by car,” said Tricia Cook, WRI administrations and communications.
Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor program. Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers. Small group tours every Friday and Saturday during the month of January and on February 1st, at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, 12790 Fish Hatchery Road. Cost is $12 per person.
Direct questions to Katie Churchwell, 509-548-0181×3 or Americorps@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org.
Registration link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/42887/tickets
Fish Hatchery website: https://www.fws.gov/leavenworthfisheriescomplex/

Big History-Evolutionary Story of the Earth & Life On It
2020-01-03 17:00 - 19:30
Where: Community Cultural Center of Tonasket, 411 S. Western Ave
When: Friday, January 3, 2020
• 5:15 – Dinner by Joyful Thai, benefitting the CCC
• 6:30 – Presentation by Dana Visalli
Cost: Presentation is free; dinner is $12 per plate; desserts by donation (benefit for the CCC)
Menu: Garlic Chicken or Veggie Stir Fry, Pork Pad Woon Sen or Vegetarian Green Curry, Steamed Jasmine Rice and Chicken or Veggie Egg Roll.
Big History ~ the evolutionary story of the Earth and the life on it, in one hour, with Dana Visalli
Event Description: Dana Visalli will carry out a seemingly impossible task: describing the evolution of life on Earth in ONE HOUR. Dana’s deep understanding and enthusiasm for nature shows in his work as a professional botanist, naturalist, writer, publisher and educator. While he is interested in all aspects of life on our planet, the topic for this presentation is especially fascinating to Dana, who shares, “Big History is the most interesting, compelling, and meaningful subject are I have ever encountered.” It was once thought that the Earth was static and unchanging, but we now know the opposite is true. Both the Earth and the life on it are dynamic and ever-changing. This is the scientific story of evolution; it borders on the spiritual, and is meaningful to our own lives.
More Information:
• Clock hours are available for educators. Please be sure to sign in the day of the event.
• Donations are always welcome!
• Questions? Contact Jen at jen@okanoganhighlands.org or 509-429-4399
• https://okanoganhighlands.org/education/highland-wonders/

Mission Ridge Yeti Release & Ribbon Cutting
2020-01-04 12:00 - 14:00
Mission Ridge Yeti “Release” & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Location: At the top of the Liberator Express at Mission Ridge Resort
Join the creators and artists behind NCW’s newest mythological art installation for a Wenatchee Valley Chamber hosted ribbon cutting on Saturday, January 4th, 2020. The towering 11ft metal sculpture, known affectionately as “The Yeti” will be officially introduced to the public and “released” to the wild at its new semi-permanent home near the top of the Liberator Express at Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort.
The life-size sculpture was created by a team of local artists called Project Yeti, and installed in September 2019. Adorned with reclaimed metal chain, the installation was designed to gather snow and ice to provide a different caricature upon each viewing. Some days it may be the mythical Bigfoot, brown and rusty. Other days it will be the Yeti – gnarled and covered with snow and ice. “Mission Ridge provides the perfect ‘yeti sighting’ backdrop for the thousands of visitors to the mountain each year” says Project Manager, Kasey Koski. “We hope that it becomes a beloved part of the Mission Ridge experience.”
Project Yeti consists of Kasey Koski, Project Manager; Zeb Postelwait & Thad Brewer, Creative Leads and Oly Mingo, Outreach Coordinator. The list of supporting sponsors includes Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center, Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest, Lemolo Cafe and Deli, North 40 Productions, Wenatchee Sand & Gravel, Wenatchee Valley Scrap & Recycle, Randy’s Towing, American Shoe Shop and Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort. The project also raised several hundred dollars in public crowd funding.
The ribbon cutting is open to the public, however a lift ticket is required to access the chair lift. The event will be followed by an informal toast to the Yeti at Midway Lodge.
For more information about the yeti installation visit facebook.com/missionridgeyeti or follow the Instagram hashtag #MRyeti

Lake Wen. State Park-Guided Snowshoe Hike
2020-01-04 13:00 - 15:00
Join us 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.

Adult STEM Night with WRI and NCRL
2020-01-07 18:30 - 20:30
Adult STEM Night with Wenatchee River Institute and North Central Regional Library
On Tue., Jan. 7, 2020, come out to Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth, for hands-on experiences with virtual reality, robotics, and lasers!
Immerse yourself and dance your way through a virtual 3D world. Learn how to program North Central Regional Library’s (NCRL) newest Sphero RVR robot, inspired by students and educators. The NCRL STEM department –science, technology, engineering and math– will partner with the WRI to bring fun STEM programs to adults.
Enjoy yourself while working on motor skills with Beat Saber, a virtual reality rhythm game. With a pair of light sabers, slice through flying blocks representing musical beats of adrenalin pumping music while surrounded by a futuristic world. This is an interactive game and a great introduction to the world of virtual reality.
Sphero’s RVR robot works and looks much like a remote control car, but with a programming interface. This activity is an opportunity to learn about writing code and having a good, experiential time while doing it. Heather Inczauskis, NCRL’s STEM Coordinator, will also bring Arduino microbite controllers, the small board that makes electronics we use interactive. Inczauskis will help you begin or expand your basic block coding and (legal) hacking skills.
“Adults don’t usually get to play with robots and have missed out on experiencing this really fun stuff that transports you to a different world. Come out to experiment and play, it’s really cool! Test out new technology and find out what your kids are doing in school,” encourages Inczauskis.
Inczauskis will also bring a laser cutter to cut your original design into a piece of wood, along with something from National Geographic’s interactive virtual reality explorations, like climbing Mount Everest or choosing your own story about a bear. “Many adults haven’t taken time to draw things in years. People forget how creative they can be!” said Inczauskis about the laser cutter.
Doors open at 6:30pm. The event is FREE with donations appreciated. No-host beer and wine is available from local vendors. Questions? Email Rachel at rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org or call (509)548-0181 x5. Event Link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/01/07/adult-stem-night-with-ncrl/268640

Thursday Night Drags at Mission Ridge
2020-01-09 18:30 - 20:30
I feel the need, the need for speed! Thursday Night Drags are back, are you ready for the action? Grab 4 – 7 of your favorite skier or boarder friends for this fun race series event.
Format is Head to Head Dual GS RACING
Register Now
How It works
4 person teams, with up to 3 additional racers for alternates
Participants can race on skis or a snowboard
Race venue is Elip
Skill levels from intermediate to expert are welcome
Cost is $500 per team and must be paid by Dec. 30, 2019
Racers must be at least 16 years old (age as of Jan. 9, 2020)
For more information click here.

Bundle Up Event & Sports Fair
2020-01-11 11:00 - 14:00
Come down to Pybus Market on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 11am to 2pm and have some fun and RUN! There will be a 5K and a 1K for kids. Sponsored by Wenatchee Valley Sports and Washington Trust Bank.
Wenatchee Track & Field is hosting the 8th Annual Bundle Up Run 5k Run/Walk and 1k Kids Race on January 11th, 2020 at 11:00 at the Pybus Public Market in downtown Wenatchee. This is being held in conjunction with the Wenatchee Bundle Up Fest on the same day. January is a great time to get outside for a run or a walk and our course along the Wenatchee waterfront is ideal for such a jaunt.
The 1K Kids Race, which is free, is for children 8 years and younger.
The Bundle Up Festival and Youth Sports & Activities Fair will be held at Pybus Market from 11am – 2pm. Event includes petting zoo, hay rides, s’mores, crafts, and lots of vendor booths with information about youth activities in our community. For more info call Wenatchee Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services at 888-3284 or email Gina Shaw, gshaw@wenatcheewa.gov
The Bundle-Up 5K Run benefits Wenatchee High School Track & Field team to purchase equipment and uniforms.
Course description: The 5K course will begin on the loop trail between Pybus Public Market and the boat launch. The course is an “out and back” race with the turnaround point near the boathouse in the Linden Tree Area of Walla Walla Park. The free 1K kids race will go from Pybus Market and the turn around point is near the miniature train station.
Start time: 11:00 a.m. for 1K kids race; 11:30 for 5K run and walk, Jan. 11, 2019
Start line: Near Pybus Public Market, Wenatchee
Finish line: Near Pybus Public Market, Wenatchee
Online registration: https://wa-wenatchee-lite.intouchreceipting.com/ The cost is $25 and will include a Bundle Up Run t-shirt. Online registration will close at 12 noon on Jan. 9. There is no registration fee for the 1K kids race.
Day of race registration: You can register in person for the 5K and 1K from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. the morning of the race, Jan. 11th, 2019, at the start of the race at Pybus Public Market.
Bib pick-up time: Bibs can be picked up at the registration table the day of the race, beginning at 9:30

Lake Wen. State Park-Guided Snowshoe Hike
2020-01-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-01-18 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.

Mountain Music Series featuring Brass Monkeys
2020-01-11 18:30 - 20:30
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.
About Brass Monkeys – Beastie Boys Tribute: If you didn’t get a chance to see them at Pray for Snow this year, you aren’t going to want to miss this! They are a high energy Beasite Boys Tribute band playing the hits from the band.
For more information click here.

Full Moon Ski & Snowshoe
2020-01-11 19:00 - 21:00
Hosted by Plain Valley Adventure Women & Plain Valley Ski Trails
Bring a headlamp, your cross country skis (classic or skate) or snowshoes and come play on Plain Valley Ski Trails!
This is a FREE event, no registration required. Weather permitting event.
Meet at the Plain Trailhead of Plain Valley Ski Trails, across the road from Plain Hardware.
For more info, including trail maps and daily grooming report, go to SkiPlain.com.
Hosted by Plain Valley Nordic Team, Plain Valley Adventure Women and Plain Valley Ski Trails.

Nature's Secret Pantry
2020-01-14 19:00 - 20:30
Nature’s Secret Pantry with Langdon Cook and Wenatchee River Institute
Nature’s secret pantry offers highly sought after and tasty wild ingredients for the table. Learn more about The Wild Foods of Spring from award-winning author, instructor and lecturer Langdon Cook on Tue., Jan. 14, 7-8:30PM in Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth.
Take a slideshow tour of local mountains and forests with Cook, a true culinary adventurer. This patch-to-plate exploration of foraged foods, from their wild habitats to finished, delicious dishes, will have you reaching for your boots, baskets, and sauté pans.
“One of the great pleasures of mushroom hunting is sleuthing out the many clues that lead to a full basket. …varieties that require putting on your detective cap and paying serious attention to the landscape. Cracking the case results in a righteous dinner,” blogs Cook.
Cook’s books include, Upstream: Searching for Wild Salmon, from River to Table –a finalist for the Washington State Book Award, The Mushroom Hunters: On the Trail of an Underground America –winner of the 2014 Pacific Northwest Book Award, and Fat of the Land: Adventures of a 21st Century Forager –The Seattle Times called “lyrical, practical and quixotic.” Cook’s work has been nominated for two James Beard Awards (2016 and 2019), a Society for Environmental Journalists award, and a Pushcart Prize. He lives in Seattle with his wife and their two children
Doors open at 6:30pm for community social and no-host refreshments, presentation begins at 7:00pm. Time for Q & A and book signing following presentation and slideshow. This event is free with donations gratefully accepted. Please contact Rebecca Ryan with questions, rryan@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org or 509-548-0181 x2.
Event link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/01/14/nature-s-secret-pantry-the-wild-foods-of-spring/273885
Langdon Cook’s website: http://langdoncook.com/

Forum at Pybus-Wolves in W.A.
2020-01-15 07:00 - 08:00
Join us January 15 for a candid conversation with Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Wolf Specialist Benjamin Maletzke. He will be discussing the history of wolves, their ecology and their status as they recolonize the state of Washington.
The Wenatchee World holds the Forum at Pybus as a community journalism project to engage and inform the public in the news gathering process. We hold this event on a regular basis in the LocalTel Event Center inside Pybus Public Market.
This forum gives local residents an opportunity to hear from community leaders and personalities in a candid atmosphere on a variety of topics. One of our reporters or editors interviews the guest or guests live on stage based on questions they have researched and on questions submitted by Wenatchee World readers. After the interview, we open the floor to questions from the audience.
We encourage you to submit recommendations for featured guests as well as questions you have for them.
Seating is limited to 100 people and is on a first-come basis. Refreshments provided by Cafe Columbia.

Sip & Paint Winter Swirly Sky, at Icicle Ridge Winery
2020-01-15 17:30 - 19:30
Join us at Leavenworth’s gorgeous Icicle Ridge Winery for an evening of fun!
When: Wednesday, January 15th, 5:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $30
A relaxing and fun night to learn to paint step by step alongside your friends!
All supplies provided for you to complete your own Winter Swirly Sky! Acrylic painting on 11×14 canvas. No experience necessary!
Wine available for purchase. Aprons will be provided but clothing for painting in is suggested.
Pre register:
www.sipandpaint.org
Icicle Ridge Winery location: 8977 North Rd, Peshastin

DIY Shampoo & Conditioner Bars with WRI & The Bubblery's Shawna Lassen
2020-01-16 18:00 - 19:30
DIY Shampoo and Conditioner Bars with Wenatchee River Institute and The Bubblery’s Shawna Lassen
Date: Jan. 16, 6-7:30pm
Leavenworth– When looking for ways to reduce plastic waste and shrink your carbon footprint, making your own shampoo and conditioner bars is one more step toward that goal. On Thur., Jan. 16, 6-7:30pm, Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) and The Bubblery, a soap company in Leavenworth, will offer a class on making your own bars without of the use of plastic containers and harsh chemicals!
The Bubblery’s owner Shawna Lassen, will teach you how to make shampoo and conditioner bars by formulating a palm and sulfite free vegan base designed to benefit your particular hair type. Various essential oils and herbs will be used such as charcoal, coconut oil, rosemary, orange and lemon peel.
“My initial motivation to make these bars was simply to cut down on waste and have a more natural haircare option. I also really like DIY projects like this because it educates people on how to create simple items used daily that will have a lower environmental impact and are geared toward personal needs,” said Lassen.
Take the step away from commercial shampoos and conditioners often made with harsh ingredients (including lye!) and dispensed in plastic containers not easily recycled. Participants will leave with their own personalized shampoo and conditioner bars. Class cost is $38 for WRI-members and $45 for non-members, with a limit of 15 participants. All supplies provided and please wear clothing you will not mind getting a little oily or soapy. Class location: WRI’s Red Barn, 347 Division St, Leavenworth.
With any questions, please contact Rachel Bishop, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org or 509-548-0181 x5. Event and registration link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/community-education/event/2020/01/16/diy-shampoo-and-conditioner-bar-class/268639

7th Annual Methow Winter Fatbike Meetup
2020-01-17 17:00 - 2020-01-19 19:00
Join Methow Fatbike and Methow Cycle & Sport in Winthrop January 17-19, 2020 for the 7th Annual Methow Winter Fatbike Meetup.
Location: Winthrop
This is a great opportunity to connect with other fatbike enthusiasts from across the Northwest and enjoy some of the best fatbike trails anywhere. Plans for this year are being finalized but rest assured it will be full of more the same fat fun you’ve enjoyed in past years. Follow our page and this event to be kept in the loop as details are posted!
For more information click here.

Basics Clinic for Classic Ski
2020-01-18 10:00 - 12:00
Hosted by Plain Valley Adventure Women
Come learn the basics of classic skiing with us!
Classic Clinic
The Goals for this Classic Ski Clinic are:
– Know what it means to glide
– Know how to stop
– Know how to get up when you fall
– Know how to use poles
www.skiplain.com/pvaw/winter
$30.00 (Trail Pass and gear not included)
We will meet at the Beaver Creek Trailhead of Plain Valley Ski Trails. Plain Valley Ski Trails
18636 Beaver Valley Rd, Leavenworth, Washington 98826
Free parking.
Trail pass for Plain Valley Ski Trails is required and you must provide your own ski gear. Rental gear is available at Plain Hardware.
As space is limited, pre-registration for the clinic is required and will be on a first come, first served basis.
We are excited to help you enjoy the sport of classic skiing!
Questions?
Contact Christie Saugen at PVAW@SkiPlain.com

Basics Clinic for Skate Skiing
2020-01-19 10:00 - 12:00
Come learn the basics of skate skiing with us!
Hosted by Plain Valley Adventure Women
Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 10 AM – 12 PM
Plain Valley Ski Trails
18636 Beaver Valley Road Leavenworth, WA 98826
The Goals for this Skate Ski Clinic are:
– Know what it means to Skate Ski
– Learn the basics of the V1 technique
– Know how to stop
– Know how to get up when you fall
– Know how to use poles
www.skiplain.com/pvaw/winter
$30 (Gear and trail pass not included)
We will meet at the Beaver Creek Trailhead of Plain Valley Ski Trails. Free parking.
Trail pass for Plain Valley Ski Trails is required and you must provide your own ski gear. Rental gear is available at Plain Hardware.
As space is limited, pre-registration for the clinic is required and will be on a first come, first served basis.
www.skiplain.com/pvaw/winter
We are excited to help you enjoy the sport of skate skiing!

Snowshoe Demo at Lworth Ski Hill
2020-01-19 10:00 - 13:00
Snowshoe Demo
Hosted by the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club
Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill
When: 1/19/20
Time: 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. Maximum groups size is 6 people. 30 minute demo session.
Enjoy a special snowshoe trail at the Ski Hill. A bonfire will provide a warm welcome at the lodge.
There is no better way to begin snowshoeing than just going and doing it. Come join in on the fun!

Upper Columbia Science Conference
2020-01-22 08:00 - 2020-01-23 17:00
The Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board (UCSRB) will host our fourth regional salmon recovery science conference on January 22 – 23, 2020 in Wenatchee, WA. The conference will be based on the theme of “2020 Vision” to highlight the 20 years of work in the region and examine science in 2020 and beyond. Similar to our previous conferences, we will be bringing in experts from across the Northwest and from within the Upper Columbia region to present the latest and most compelling science on watersheds and salmon.
The Upper Columbia Science Conferences are intended for a variety of audiences including monitoring and research professionals, project sponsors, contractors, regional technical team members, elected officials, agency representatives, academics, and the public.
The four objectives for the conference are to:
Connect science with recovery efforts,
Share and discuss information about listed species in the Upper Columbia and their habitat,
Bring experts from outside the region to share ideas, and
Network and interact with others working on salmon recovery.
For more information click here.
