Events
B.I.K.E.S.: Ride 18 to 25 miles starting at the Everett Transit Station, 6 p.m. Wednesday. 425-574-7916.
Mount Baker Wild hikes: n A July 31 Sauk Mountain hike, 4 miles. 360-398-0116. n An Aug. 21 Cow Heaven hike, 9 miles. 360-384-1618. n A Sept. 11 Rainbow Ridge hike, 3 to 7 miles. 360-738-9311.
Sahale Peak Glacier Climb: Cascade Guiding Services offers a two-day hike and short glacier climb on Aug. 14 and 15, $249. www.cascadeguide.com, 425-346-9302.
Cascade Bicycle Club: An Aug. 27 to 29 Camp Orkila Cycling Weekend on Orcas Island, www.cascade.org.
Ride Around Puget Sound: A 155-mile, two-day ride, beginning and ending in Tacoma with 9,500 feet elevation gain, Aug. 28 to 29. Proceeds benefit Bicycle Alliance of Washington, $85 until Aug. 13. Fee includes rest stops, mechanical support, luggage transport, camping, showers, souvenir socks and ferry fare. For complete information, visit www.rapsodyride.org. To register, visit www.active.com.
MS 150 Bike Tour: A Sept. 11 and 12 ride through Western Washington, beginning at La Conner, 150 miles, 800-344-4867, www.nationalmssociety.org/was.
Wine Country Trek: A Sept. 25 and 26 ride from Yakima to Prosser and back, 120 miles, $75. 509-966-4475.
Classes
Adopt-A-Stream: Low-cost classes on various topics. Registration required. All workshops held at the NW Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. To register, call 425-316-8592. n Birds of Puget Sound, 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 28, $6. n Rediscover, a two-day environmental educators institute, Aug. 12 and 13, $75.
Summer nature programs: Camano Island State Park offers nature programs most Fridays and at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 4. For program information, call 360-387-3031.
Summer nature programs: Stillwaters Environmental Center offers various nature programs and watershed exploration camps, through Aug. 13, for ages 8 to 12. Prices vary. For program listings, call 360-297-2876 or visit www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org. n Watershed Exploration Camp, Aug. 3 through 19, $6 to $12 per class, $18 to $149 for day camp.
Cascade Guiding Services: Offers courses and trips in mountaineering, ice climbing, rock climbing, hiking, trekking, backcountry and alpine. Registration required. 425-346-9302, www.cascadeguide.com.
Horse Country: Riding instruction, family trail rides, lease programs, seasonal day and mini camps, children’s pony rides, activities for all ages and skill levels, 8307 Highway 92, Granite Falls; 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773, www.horsecountryfarm.com.
Cascade Crags, 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett., 425-258-3431, www.cascadecrags.com: n Kids climbing: An ongoing youth climbing program at 6 p.m. Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays for children and teenagers 8-19. $10 members, $25 nonmembers. n Learn to climb: A month-long series of classes designed to teach newcomers everything they need to get started in the sport. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. $75 or $125 with equipment rental and belay class. Icicle Outfitters &Guides: Learn to ride and help move horses on outings for novice to advanced riders. One trip in Oct. Email info@icicleoutfitters.com.
Paramount Equestrian Center: Indoor and outdoor riding instruction, jumping, Morgan school horses, student leases available, Arlington; 360-653-6116, 425-422-4132.
Groups
Adventure Cycling Association: Various rides offered. 800-755-2453, www.adventurecycling.org/e23.
Backcountry Horsemen (Traildusters): Activities for trail-riding horse lovers. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Flying Pig Restaurant, 2929 Colby Ave., Everett. 360-793-0380. dfletche@gte.net. www.bchw.org.
Everett Mountaineers: Activities include hiking, backpacking, climbing, scrambling, skiing, folk dancing, first aid, singles outings and kayaking. Meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the First Congregational Church, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-385-3660, 800-573-8484.
Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club: Ride Line, 206-283-2995.
North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: Activities range from saltwater outings to kayaking classes. Meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Walter E. Hall Golf Course meeting room in Everett. 425-423-0883. nsseakayaker.homestead.com.
Everett Rowing: A group for new and experienced rowers, featuring coaching, classes, competition, open rows, sweep and sculling. Everett Parks and Recreation, 425-257-8300.
Washington Trails Association: A volunteer organization working to protect and enhance hiking trails. 206-625-1367.
To enter an item in the Outdoors calendar, write to “Outdoors Calendar,” the Herald, PO Box 930, Everett, WA 98206, e-mail features@heraldnet.com, or fax 425-339-3469. For information, call Tanya Sampson at 425-339-3479.
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