Colchuck Consignment is turning 4! on 12/15/2020, we launched as a website. We drove around the valley collecting your gear, loaded it on the website, and when it sold, we dropped it off on your doorsteps. It was all contactless and we never got to see the wonderful community that helped launch us. In June of 2021 we opened our first brick and mortar location on Mission Ave. in Cashmere and we began connecting with the folks who were helping bring our vision to life. In April of 2022, we moved into our current location where over 1800 consignors’ gear finds new homes with different members of our community looking to engage in the wonderful recreation opportunities that North Central Washington has to offer.

It has been a tremendous labor of love to get to where we are today. We couldn’t have done it without each and every community member who has supported us along the way. It’s time to CELEBRATE!

Join us at the shop on December 15 for some winter fun! We’ll have hot apple cider, a fire pit for roasting s’mores, we’ll be hiding FOUR $100 gift cards throughout the store, and Enchantment Mobile Sauna will be on site so you can reset and refresh for your upcoming winter adventures!

If you are planning to sauna, please arrive clean, free of make-up and lotions, with a swimsuit, and a towel! Sauna is first come first served; max of 6 persons in sauna at once!

Ever thought about tackling the challenge of hiking the Grand Canyon "Rim to Rim" in one day!? Come hear from Aaron and Katherine who did just that this past September - actually they did Rim to Rim To Rim (across and back) over 2 days!  Learn what you need to plan for logistically, physically and mentally.  Get tips on how to make the most of this grand experience all while getting a visual taste of what you can expect from the hundreds of pictures they took!

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) offers free avalanche classes to the public throughout our forecast area. These classes are a 90 minute introductory presentation geared towards the novice wintertime backcountry user. 

Course Description

Whether you ski, snowshoe, snowboard, or snowmobile, recognition of avalanche danger is an essential and potentially lifesaving skill. This introductory class provides a basic approach to managing risk. NWAC instructors will explain how to access avalanche and mountain weather forecasts and recognize basic signs of avalanche danger.

This class is FREE. Register HERE.

Get ready to kick off the season with some ski film stoke! We will be screening “Going Home” and “Circle of Madness.” Total run time ~1 hour.

Doors open at 6:30, films begin at 7:00. Please bring a camp chair if you have one as we have a limited number of chairs at the shop!

Where would Colchuck Consignment be without our wonderful community of consignors? Well, we wouldn’t exist! We are so grateful to each and every consignor who chooses to sell their gear with us. That’s why we’re inviting all consignors to our first ever Consignor Appreciation Night! Join us after hours on Thursday August 29 for first dibs on the end of season sale (30% off), some pizza, and a beverage! Consignors will receive an email with more information and an RSVP link.

Are you a high school or college student heading back to school? You won’t want to miss this after hours special! Join us on August 22 from 7-9 PM for 25% off in-store, free hot dogs, and bubbly waters! Whether you need a back to school outfit, a backpack, or some outdoor gear for your after school pursuits, we have great deals on high quality gear and apparel!

*some exclusions apply.

Purchase tickets here! Presale tickets: $12 // Tickets at the door: $14. All proceeds benefit Evergreen MTB Alliance Central Chapter!

June 27

Doors at 6:30

Films at 7:00

Join us at the 2024 Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour, a big screen celebration of the human spirit that defines the sport of mountain biking with unforgettable film-going experiences. The film series hosts ten premier film showings paired with 40 partner hosted events nationwide (50+ total dates!) highlighting incredible athletes, creative filmmakers, engaging storylines and stunning cinematography; bringing riders together in mountain biking’s greatest cities and venues.

Bring a camp chair, we have limited seats at the shop! If you’re planning to get Chavos to bring to the event, please allow yourself extra time so we can start promptly at 7:00!

Do you love tacos, interesting stories, and supporting your local search and rescue organizations?

This is an evening you won’t want to miss! Arrive at Colchuck Consignment at 6:30 to hit up the taco bar from Chavos and fill your cup with a tasty glass of Huney Jun Kombucha. Suggested $15 donation for your tasty meal with all proceeds going to CCMR and CCVSAR.

What happens when you break your back in the backcountry? Head inside with your tacos to hear Linda relate her story of experiencing an accident in the backcountry which broke her back and the ensuing rescue and extraction by the skilled teams from Chelan County Volunteer Search & Rescue and the Chelan County Mountain Rescue.

Important info: Please bring a camp chair to sit in as we have a limited number of seats in the shop. We also recommend bringing a plate, utensils, and a cup to keep this event low waste! Lastly, please RSVP HERE so we can make sure to have enough tacos!

Wenatchee River Institute Event. More info here!

Join us for an introduction to the creative art of Cyanotypes! Learn how to create blue photogram prints with this non-toxic antique photographic process. We will place found objects from nature (such as leaves and flowers) on sheets of paper coated with a light-sensitive solution. The images will be exposed by the sun and made permanent by rinsing with water.

Sheets of acid-free, watercolor paper pre-coated with cyanotype solution will be supplied and all participants will be able to make several prints. This workshop consists of a brief explanation and demonstration of the process and then participants will make their own small series of cyanotype prints. This is an exciting and hands-on workshop.

Linda has extensive experience in darkroom, antique processes and digital photographic practice and instruction. She has exhibited her art nationally and internationally and has been published in print and web-based periodicals. Linda is currently a photography instructor at Indiana University South Bend and Wenatchee Valley College. Linda is committed to creating welcoming, inclusive learning spaces and is a LGBTQ+ advocate.

Capacity: 12 people
Ages: 15 and older, no prior experience needed.
Cost: $50 members, $60 non-members
At checkout, members use code: BLUE
Not a member? Click 'Become a Member' below!

We want anyone who is interested to be able to participate in outdoor education. If cost is a barrier for you to participate, follow the 'Financial Access Form' link once you are on WRI’s website.

The Shitthropocene

A film by David Garrett Byars

You might have noticed that a lot of things seem to suck right now. This film isn’t about all the things that suck—that would be a really, really long film. But it is about consumption, which is both a cause and a symptom of the suckiness. For a bunch of reasons, pretty much everyone is making and buying too much stuff, and we’re evolutionarily programmed to want it. What was once an advantage (more! = better!) is now contributing to the destruction of the planet.

The Shitthropocene is a journey from the cellular- level origins of our lack of impulse control to the ways our central nervous systems have been hacked in the name of capitalism. It’s also about how we might begin to save ourselves from ourselves. Plus, there are dancing cave people.

Doors open at 6:30

Film at 7:00

FREE

Bring a camp chair and a pal!

OUTside Together is an outdoor group for the LGBTQ+ community of the Wenatchee, Cashmere, Leavenworth, and surrounding areas.

The goals of this group are:

To provide a safe and supportive environment for all in the queer and transgender community who wish to adventure outside.

To promote a sense of connection and belonging to this beautiful and amazing natural world in which we live and play.

To cultivate knowledge about the local / regional outdoor resources and best outdoor practices.

Liz has been bikepacking all over the globe for over a decade! Come hear her share stories from her recent solo trip to Patagonia and tips she’s learned along the way.

Buy tickets here!

Adults $14 // Children $9

Join us at Snowy Owl Theater on May 24th for the No Man's Land Film Festival, hosted by Colchuck Consignment and Icicle Creek Center for the Arts. This festival is the premier all-women + genderqueer adventure film festival, celebrating the full range of athletes and adventurers by un-defining femininity in adventure, sport, conservation, and film. For the second year in a row, we are proud to bring new stories told by diverse voices to our valley, and we can't wait for you to join us for an unforgettable evening of outdoor films!  

Don't miss out on this incredible event! Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The films will start at 7:00 p.m. It's an evening you won't want to miss, so grab your friends and come join us at the Snowy Owl Theater. We look forwad to seeing you there!

This years films include biking, surfing, kayaking, climbing, skateboarding, running, and hiking. The program we have chosen this year is appropriate for all ages; one film does briefly mention miscarriage.

OUTside Together is an outdoor group for the LGBTQ+ community of the Wenatchee, Cashmere, Leavenworth, and surrounding areas.

The goals of this group are:

To provide a safe and supportive environment for all in the queer and transgender community who wish to adventure outside.

To promote a sense of connection and belonging to this beautiful and amazing natural world in which we live and play.

To cultivate knowledge about the local / regional outdoor resources and best outdoor practices.

Come one, come all! Open to all levels of player. Bring a board, a deck, and a chair. Winner takes home a $50 giftcard and the competition is hot!

Join us for a night of learning basic rear derailleur adjustments to get your bike shifting in tip top shape! This class will be hands on, please bring your bike if you’d like, or work on one of the instructors bikes. Email hello@colchuckconsignment.com to sign up; space is limited!

From Pharmacist to Breathwork Practicioner

Hello, I'm Jen and Leavenworth is my home. I recently got my breathwork certification in Encinitas, CA and am super stoked to share what I have learned with our community. Please join me for this hour long event where you'll get to experience a few basic breathing techniques and also learn about the interesting science behind breathwork! 

OUTside Together is an outdoor group for the LGBTQ+ community of the Wenatchee, Cashmere, Leavenworth, and surrounding areas.

The goals of this group are:

To provide a safe and supportive environment for all in the queer and transgender community who wish to adventure outside.

To promote a sense of connection and belonging to this beautiful and amazing natural world in which we live and play.

To cultivate knowledge about the local / regional outdoor resources and best outdoor practices.

Get ready for WRI's third annual Trashion Show! This fashion show will showcase wearable art made from recycled and repurposed materials. Come check out the creative pieces built by your neighbors! There will be four design team categories this year: adult, high school, youth, and family. Prizes are available for each category, plus a People's Choice Award where audience members will get to vote for their favorite outfit.

This event is held outside on the WRI River Haus Lawn. Bring snacks, a picnic blanket, or camp chair to make yourself comfortable. We will have some chairs available as well. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be for sale during this event.

If you'd like to enter as a design team, registration is now open. Follow the link below. Spots are limited so please sign up early.

No registration is required to attend this event as an audience member. Just show up and enjoy the fun!

Schedule for the evening (subject to change):
5:30pm - Community Social
6:00pm - Models begin walking
7:00pm - Voting begins
7:15pm - Prizes awarded
7:30pm - Closing

This is a free event that is put on by WRI staff and volunteers. If you wish to contribute to offset the costs of staff time and supplies used for this loved community event, you can donate at the link below, or on Venmo: @wenatcheeriverinstitute

Registration Link

Our first event of the Spring season! A classic cribbage tournament. Bring a board, bring a deck, bring a friend, and let’s PLAY!

$50 gift card to overall tournament winner!

Don’t know how to play? No problem, non competitive games available for those who want to learn.

OUTside Together is an outdoor group for the LGBTQ+ community of the Wenatchee, Cashmere, Leavenworth, and surrounding areas.

The goals of this group are:

To provide a safe and supportive environment for all in the queer and transgender community who wish to adventure outside.

To promote a sense of connection and belonging to this beautiful and amazing natural world in which we live and play.

To cultivate knowledge about the local / regional outdoor resources and best outdoor practices.

OUTside Together is an outdoor group for the LGBTQ+ community of the Wenatchee, Cashmere, Leavenworth, and surrounding areas.

The goals of this group are:

To provide a safe and supportive environment for all in the queer and transgender community who wish to adventure outside.

To promote a sense of connection and belonging to this beautiful and amazing natural world in which we live and play.

To cultivate knowledge about the local / regional outdoor resources and best outdoor practices.

Buy your tickets in advance at Colchuck!

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is back in Leavenworth! Leavenworth Winter Sports Club is hosting this event in partnership with the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce.

This community event is a fundraising event for the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club. Tickets will be available in advance at local shops (see below) and available at the door.

6:00 pm - Doors open for socializing and beverages. (beer, wine, kombucha, hard cider and non alcoholic beverages available and snacks!).
The LWSC Ski Team will be selling snacks and NA beverages.

LWSC Ski Team members will be offering face painting for the kids and kids at heart before the show!

7:00 pm - Films start (Roughly two hours run time of shows)