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SUMMARY:Cascades Wildlife Tracking Certification Class w/ Dave Moskowitz
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute at Barn Beach Reserve and Tracker Certification North America \nSpend two full days in the greater Leavenworth area\, with professional wildlife tracker\, naturalist\, educator and author\, David Moskowitz. This class is a wildlife track and sign certification class through CyberTracker Tracker Certification North America. David’s approach to this class is highly interactive\, engaging participants in identification and interpretation of tracks and signs. Lots of time for questions and discussion is built in. This style is an excellent way to learn and investigate\, with the chance to achieve a wildlife tracking certificate through Cybertracker Conservation. Certificates are awarded on three levels. You will not want to miss this opportunity! \nCost: $290 members\, $330 non-members\nFood and lodging not included. Limit of 10 participants! \nIf you are coming in from out of town\, check the event’s page on our website for more info about staying with our partner\, Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort. \nFor more info click here.
URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/cascades-wildlife-tracking-certification-class-w-dave-moskowitz/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200209T083000
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SUMMARY:Skirennen Nordic Race
DESCRIPTION:Skirennen Nordic Race \nWhat: Classic Cross Races for all ages and abilities!\nWhen: Sunday\, February 9th\nWhere: Leavenworth Ski Hill \nLollipop race Free For those who do not want to be in a timed event\n1.5 km race Free U6\, U8 and U10 (born in 2010 or later)\n3.0 km race Free U12 and U14 (born in 2006-2009)\n4.5 km race Free U16\, U18\, U20 (born 2000-2005)\n4.5 km race $15 Open (born in 1999 or earlier) \nOnline registration closes at 5pm on 2/08/20.\nRegistration is still required for the Lollipop\, 1.5 km and 3.0 km races\, even though they are free. Registration for the Lollipop race is only available on race day.\nDay-of-race registration will be available for $20 (4.5 km Open only – other races are still free)\nTrail passes are not required for racers or spectators.\nIn the event that poor snow conditions require a change in venue\, we will post information on this site & email those registered. \nRace Schedule (times subject to change\, as needed):\n8:30-9:45am – Day-of registration\, bib pick-up and course inspection\n10:10am – 4.5 km race (in waves)\n10:50am – 3.0 km race (in waves)\n11:30am – 1.5 km race (in waves)\n12:00pm – Lollipop race\nAwards to follow\nWashington Nordic Cup Series\nWe are proud to be a part of the Washington Nordic Cup\, a series of races for young competitors to develop their skiing and racing skills independent of the Junior National qualifying circuit. Athletes from around the region will compete this weekend for points\, all building toward the season-ending finale races in March. Participants in the Washington Nordic Cup should follow the distance recommendations above to be scored.\nAny skiers wishing to ski a different distance for their age will receive the minimum points score for that event in the Washington Cup. \nFor more information click here.
URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/skirennen-nordic-race-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200211T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200211T200000
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SUMMARY:Fly Tying Series at W.R.I.
DESCRIPTION:Fly Tying Series with Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers’ Bruce Merighi and the Wenatchee River Institute  \nDo you fly fish or would you like to fly fish? Then you need flies! Learn the basics of fly tying from Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers’ Bruce Merighi. This is a five-Tuesday series Feb. 11 – Mar. 10\, 6-8PM in Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn\, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. There is nothing like catching a fish with a fly you hand tied. \nEnjoy small-group instruction by Merighi and the Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers\, assisted by the Trout Unlimited Icicle Valley Chapter. Learn about fly-fishing equipment\, philosophy and the basic entomological connections between aquatic food sources and local fish -with minimal Latin. Each student will come away with an understanding of beginning fly tying techniques\, including the use of tools and various fly tying materials enabling the independent tying of diverse patterns. \n“Tying a fly is more than bringing together materials to create a lure. It’s realizing you must learn so much more in order to fish correctly with a fly. Its not just randomly trolling\, casting with large lures\, or chucking a glob of fish food out from shore in hopes a fish might randomly swim by and take the bait. It’s first understanding why a fish would take your offering and then bringing together those materials to create an appealing fly\,” tells Merighi. \nMerighi received his first fly-fishing outfit for his 8th birthday. After losing most of the flies from the kit amongst tree branches and between deep rocks\, he bought a few hooks\, gathered a few strands of Christmas tinsel and together with dust bunnies collected from under his bed\, he tied his first flies. From then on\, Merighi was hooked! \nFind out more about observing the natural habitat of the fish species you are perusing to determine the best appearance and action of your entomological creation. You will then be able to experience the satisfaction of catching fish with your own hand tied flies. \nAll materials and tools are provided. Students will leave with 6-8 flies to begin new fly-fishing adventures. Class size is limited to 12\, is designed for ages 15 and up with skill levels from beginner to Intermediate. Please contact Rachel Bishop with questions\, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org or 509-548-0181 x5. \nSeries cost is $60 for WRI-members and $70 for non-members\, including all five evenings with materials and tools provided. \nEvent link:  https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/02/11/fly-tying-series/274359 \nAdditional Links: http://wenatcheevalleyflyfishers.com/ and https://iciclevalley.tu.org/
URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/fly-tying-series-at-w-r-i/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200211T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200211T203000
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SUMMARY:Pybus Univ.-Salmon in Our Streams
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 11\, 2020 at 7 PM – 8:15 PM \nLocation: Pybus Public Market\n7 N Worthen St\, Wenatchee\, Washington 98801 \nHave you ever wanted to learn more about the salmon we have right here in our backyard? Where to see them\, fish for them\, or just want to know more about them? In this class we will teach you everything you want to know about this iconic species and it’s importance to our streams\, forests\, and communities. We will also share some great fishing tips from local experts so you can get out and catch one of these delicious fish! \nGreer Maier has worked as a fish biologist for the past 10 years. She received a Master’s of Science from the University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences studying juvenile Chinook salmon in the Columbia River estuary. Her professional experience includes working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, U.S. Geological Survey\, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service\, and U.S. Forest Service. She was also awarded a Knauss fellowship in 2007 to work in Washington\, D.C. on national fisheries issues. Greer not only loves working in the rivers of North Central Washington she also enjoys recreating on and around them with her family. \nDave Graybill (the “Fishing Magician”) is an active angler and also dedicates much of his time to management issues of the fisheries Eastern Washington and the Columbia River basin. He is currently a member of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission and has served on the Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement Board\, the Citizen Advisory Board for the Upper Columbia Salmon and Steelhead Recovery Board and was a founding member and active with the Ad Hoc Committee on Upper Columbia Recreational Fishing Group. He also has served for many years on the boards of the Wenatchee River Salmon Festival and Friends of Northwest Hatcheries. He is also involved in wildlife organizations such as the Wenatchee Sportsmen’s Association\, and the Lake Chelan Sportsman’s Association. Plus\, he’s engaged with conservation organizations such as the Icicle Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited\, and has been a member of the Coastal Conservation Association since it formed a local chapter in Wenatchee. His business\, FishingMagician.com LLC\, is dedicated to providing current information on sport fishing throughout Eastern Washington. He is featured weekly in newspapers in Eastern Washington and on a regular basis in the Seattle Times sports section. As a result\, he has a close working relationship with a long list of Federal and State agencies that impact sport fishing issues in Washington State\, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Colville Confederated Tribes; Chelan\, Grant\, and Douglas County PUDs; and others.
URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/pybus-univ-salmon-in-our-streams/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200212T190000
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SUMMARY:Canoeing the Hood River at W.R.I.
DESCRIPTION:Canoeing the Hood River\, an adventure to the vanishing Arctic\, Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn Event \nIn July 2019\, Wenatchee Valley residents Gordon Congdon\, Paul Hessburg\, Gary Womeldorff\, and Andy Dappen spent 23 days canoeing the Hood River\, a river flowing northeasterly from the lakes of Nunavut in northern Canada to the Arctic Sound. On Wed.\, Feb. 12\, 7-8:30pm\, come hear tales of their trip in WRI’s Red Barn\, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. \nThe combination of abundant wildlife\, challenging whitewater\, extreme remoteness\, and rugged landscape make Hood River one of the premier northern rivers to canoe. Yet\, the many portages around un-runnable rapids and waterfalls makes it a physically demanding trip; only a few groups paddle it each year. \n“The four of us who took the trip are in our mid-60s\, and we worried if we didn’t do this river soon we wouldn’t be doing it all\,” said Dappen. “We felt it important to run the river sooner rather than later\, partly because we were still fit enough for all the portaging\, and partly because the Arctic is changing so fast\,” he concluded. \nBy the mid-1980s\, the Bathurst caribou herd was composed of over 472\,000 animals migrating north through this watershed during summer to feed on nutrient-rich foliage and lichens near the Arctic Sound. In late summer\, the herd again travels through the watershed\, returning to the more sheltered wintering grounds of the boreal forest to the south. A variety of environmental challenges connected to climate change has seen the herd numbers crash\, and by 2018 the herd had diminished to a mere 8\,200 animals.\n“When a keystone species like the caribou crashes\, everything dependent on it implodes along with it\, from beetles\, birds\, beers and wolves to vegetation. The Arctic we experienced was not really the Arctic of old\, what we experienced was really only a romanticized concept of the Arctic\,” lamented Dappen.\nCongdon prefers to canoe through wild\, remote places\, where the chances are good to see large carnivores\, such as wolves and grizzly bear. Says Congdon\, “I love the Arctic. The tundra landscape explodes with life during the 6-week summer season. The sun never sets so you can paddle during the day and hike long into the evening.”\nWhile the area is referred to as barren lands because of its far north location and temperatures cold enough to prevent forest growth\, at ground level the canoers enjoyed taking in the sights of dwarf trees\, shrubs\, flowers\, grasses\, sedges\, mosses\, fungus\, and lichen carpeting every available square inch of ground. “The land is anything but barren\, it is lush with both flora and the fauna\,” explains Dappen.\nPart discussion\, part slideshow set to ballad poetry written by Hessburg during the journey\, this presentation captures the essence and magnitude of the adventure\, while also addressing the scope and importance of what is being lost in the vanishing Arctic.\nAnd while the group would certainly enjoy padding the Hood again\, considering limitations of time and funds\, they are keen to set their sights on new rivers to paddle and adventures to be had.\nDoors open at 6:30pm for community social and no-host refreshments\, presentation begins at 7:00pm. While this a free event\, donations are appreciated and will help WRI continue to bring enriching programs like this to the greater Wenatchee Valley community. Please contact Rebecca Ryan with questions\, (509)548-1818 x2\, or rryan@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org\nEvent link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/02/12/red-barn-event-canoeing-the-hood-river-an-adventure-to-the-vanishing-arctic/272232
URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/canoeing-the-hood-river-at-w-r-i/
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SUMMARY:Waterfront Park Snowshoe with W.R.I.
DESCRIPTION:Leavenworth Waterfront Park Trail Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River institute \nLeavenworth– 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. \n“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. \nAll 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. \nDrop-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\nEvent Link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/01/02/1577988000/snowshoe-stroll-at-wri-/267654
URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/waterfront-park-snowshoe-with-w-r-i-7/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200217
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SUMMARY:Winthrop Snowshoe Softball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:The Winthrop Snowshoe Softball tournament is a popular annual winter-time event sponsored by the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce and Three Fingered Jack’s Saloon. Now in its third decade\, this tournament is held every February on the three-day President’s Day weekend. \nOn President’s weekend\, up to eight out-of-town and local coed snowshoe softball teams converge on Winthrop’s ball field for a weekend of good sport\, great fun and an out of the ordinary event – one which is enjoyed by participants and spectators alike. \nAs the name implies\, snowshoe softball is an actual softball tournament played in the snow with the participants strapped into snowshoes. The teams must be comprised of equal numbers of men and women. To enable the participants and the spectators to keep track of the action\, all of the balls are florescent yellow. \nhttp://winthropwashington.com/event/snowshoe-softball-tournament
URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/winthrop-snowshoe-softball-tournament/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200215T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200215T170000
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SUMMARY:Echo Ridge Ski Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day trip to ski at Echo Ridge Nordic Center\, enjoying the scenic beauty of the Chelan Valley\, with an Apres Ski at Tsillan Cellars! \nEcho Ridge Trail – Upper Trailhead \nChelan\, Washington 98826\nwww.skiplain.com/pvaw/winter\n$30 PVAW Members/$40 non-members\n(trail pass and gear not included) \nWe will carpool to Echo Ridge Nordic Center from Beaver Creek Trailhead of Plain Valley Ski Trails with estimated return by 5 pm. \nSkate or classic\, your choice! Or ski a bit on both:) \nSpace is limited and pre-registration is required. Must provide your own ski gear and trail pass for Echo Ridge Nordic Trails. Ski equipment rentals are available at Plain Hardware. \nAny questions? Email PVAW@SkiPlain.com.
URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/echo-ridge-ski-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200215T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200215T150000
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CREATED:20191207T102537Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Wen. State Park-Guided Snowshoe Hike
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: 1 Pm \nWhere: 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. \nName of trail: Lake Loop Snowshoe Trail \nLength of Hike: 2 mile loop full route\, shortcut option available \nDifficulty: Easy \nThings to know: Hike is subject to change dependent upon snow/weather conditions. Pit toilet available in North Park\, full restrooms in the South Park. \nCost: Hike is free\, however participants must display your valid Sno-Park permit for parking (available for purchase). \nMinimum Age: None \nRental Costs : Adults $12 Youth $8 \nPets: On leash \nEvent Info: (509) 763-3101 Please call ahead to confirm the hike is still happening\, or for any changes of time or location.
URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/lake-wen-state-park-guided-snowshoe-hike-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200215T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200215T210000
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Dinner 2!
DESCRIPTION:Location: Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort \nWere you busy on the 14th? Don’t worry\, we’re offering Valentine’s Day Dinner on Saturday\, February 15th as well! \nLooking for a change of pace this Valentine’s Day? Mission Ridge has the answer. Join us for our annual Valentine’s Day Dinner at Midway Lodge. \nThe evening kicks off with a scenic snowshoe up to the Midway Lodge. Take in the mountains as live music greets you upon you and your special someone’s arrival. Enjoy wine-tasting by the fire pit before your fine-dining experience begins. \nCheck-in will be at Hampton Lodge from 5:30 to 6:00 PM. \nBook now online and save 25%. Don’t wait as we can only accept 50 reservations per night. The cost is $75 per person in advance online and $100 the night of the dinner. Reservations include two drinks. \nSnowshoe rentals are available for $20 a pair at the Rental Shop at the mountain. \nWe can’t wait to see all you lovebirds on the mountain! \nFor more information click here.
URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/valentines-day-dinner-2/
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