Week of Events
Companion Rescue Workshop
Sunday, January 21, 2018 Companion Rescue-Presented by Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort This workshop will teach you the skills to effectively operate a rescue beacon, efficiently probe the snow to determine the victim's location and strategically move snow with your shovel to uncover your companion. Areas of focus in this course: Beacon Fundamentals Beacon Coarse Search Beacon Fine Search Beacon Practice Overview of Probe Methods Spiral Probe Method Beacon Search with Probe Strategic vs. Non-Strategic Shoveling Strategic Shoveling Methods […]
Rocking Relay
Plain Valley Nordic Ski Trails Presents- ROCKING RELAY Sunday, January 21, 2018 1pm at Plain Valley Nordic Ski Trails See the website for more information.
Guided Family Snowshoe Hikes
Date Sat, 01/27/2018 Time 10:00 AM Location Saddle Rock Trail Sign up coming soon on the Chelan Douglas Land Trust website. This is you and your family's chance to try out one of winter’s most popular activities: snowshoeing! These trips teach beginners the basics of snowshoeing while exploring the family friendly trails of Saddlerock. Your hike leader will share fun and interesting information about winter animals and plants along the way, and the group will enjoy hot cocoa at the end of the […]
Sunday, January 21, 2018
No events on this day.
Monday, January 22, 2018
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January 22, 2018 -Washington Native Conifers
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January 22, 2018 -Birds of a Feather Stay Forever
Washington Native Conifers
An identification workshop taught by Susan Ballinger. Winter is a great season to learn to identify native conifer trees that grow in Washington's east side Cascade Mountains. Wenatchee Naturalist Designer and Instructor Susan Ballinger has designed this hands on workshop to introduce cones, form, needle and bark patterns, and the natural history of each tree. Microscopes will be used to examine live samples of needles. You will have your own learning aids and take samples home. Lectures will focus on […]
Birds of a Feather Stay Forever
Learn to prepare and preserve bird study skins. Join Dr. Dan Stephens in this in-depth class that covers all aspects of taxidermy including skinning, cleaning, preserving and mounting birds. Gain a greater understanding of keeping scientific data of the specimen. The importance of safety and health considerations will be covered. You will complete a preserved bird in class. But it will remain the property of WVC due to permits with the State of Washington. Details: 42 hours Mon, Wed 6pm-9pm […]
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
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January 23, 2018 -Fix & Maintain Your Outdoor Gear w/ WenOut Experts
Fix & Maintain Your Outdoor Gear w/ WenOut Experts
January 23, 2018 Classes start promptly at 7:00pm. Fix and Maintain Your Outdoor Gear with Wenatchee Outdoors Experts (Pybus University) Andy Dappen For the first third of this session you will learn about special supplies, materials, resources, and techniques to repair or restore your outdoor raincoats, rain pants, gaiters, tents, parkas, packs, sleeping pads, boots, and more. During the next two thirds of the session we’ll go to work on wounded gear that you’ve brought along with you. We’ll have […]
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
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Thursday, January 25, 2018
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January 25, 2018 -Winter Adventure Walk
Winter Adventure Walk
Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 10:00am Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA Wenatchee River Institute Presents-Grab your mittens and snow boots and join us at Barn Beach Reserve for a winter adventure walk! A winter ecology ramble led by Institute staff explores the beauty and wildlife along the Wenatchee River at this magical time of year. Snow permitting, this will include a basic introduction to show shoeing. Snow shoes provided or feel free to […]
Friday, January 26, 2018
No events on this day.
Saturday, January 27, 2018
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January 27, 2018 -Twilight Snowshoe Trek
Twilight Snowshoe Trek
Saturday, January 27, 2018 SharePresented by Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort-This fun, informative, guided snowshoe trek leaves from the Base Area and heads up to the Midway Lodge. There are several routes available and each trek is fitted to the group interests and abilities. Suggested Gear: Boots that fit well and offer good ankle support, goggles, gloves, a winter hat, coat, snow pants & headlamp (optional). Creature Comforts if you have them: backpack, gaiters and facemask. Note: All gear […]