Events
In addition to courses and activities, The Mountaineers hosts a wide array of events ranging from outdoor film screenings to adventure speaker series to social get togethers. Join us!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nigel Foster Presentation: Polar Tides
Potluck followed by Nigel Foster presenting his trip in Labrador and surrounding area.
Pacific Harvest | Dinner & Presentation
Join Slow Food Seattle for the Wild Tide dinner.This immersive dinner brings together Chef Kären Jurgensen of Seattle Culinary Academy and Mountaineers Books author Jennifer Hahn, to explore the rich interconnection of our coastal ecosystems and cultures.
Mountaineers Table at 5Point Film Festival
An adventure film festival at Seattle University. Mountaineers volunteers will be onsite with information about our programs and community.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Feb 19, 2026
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
Tacoma Mountaineers Gear Grab
Come find gear for the upcoming year.
Perform Better On and Off Trail - Schurman 2
Come away with practical ideas for integrating and progressing balance and stability training in your everyday life.
Confident & Unstoppable: Navigating All Stages of Menopause on the Trail
The mountains don’t stop for menopause, and neither should you! Join three experts in the field for a practical, empowering lecture, in person with a community of other active mature outdoor women, designed to help people navigate all stages of menopause in the mountains. This collaborative talk brings together expertise in pelvic health, sports nutrition, and mountain trekking to help you understand how menopause can affect performance, comfort, and long-term enjoyment of outdoor activity. By the end of this seminar you'll gain actionable insights from a pelvic health Doctor of Physical Therapy, an experienced nutritionist, and a globe-trotting trainer/trail guide, all focused on supporting individuals through menopause while staying active outdoors.
Freshwaters Illustrated Film Showing
Northwest focused film night
Farther: Thru-hiker Heather 'Anish' Anderson
Heather "Anish" Anderson, who has completed blisteringly fast thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail, writes about backpacking these iconic locations. She'll join us to talk about her latest book, "Farther."
Heather Anderson | Virtual Author Presentation
Join Heather Anderson, the first woman to complete the Triple Crown in a year, for stories and a live Q&A with Kula Academy
Freeze Dried Food Tasting Potluck
Potluck style event where we will cook, taste, and review various freeze-dried backpacking meals together.
Urban Trails: Vancouver, BC | Book Talk
Join Craig Romano, author of "Urban Trails: Vancouver, BC," for a discussion of the best opportunities for getting outside in Vancouver. Hosted by the South Whatcom Library.
BeWild Speaker Series: Thru-Hiking Fabulously & Farther With Derick Lugo & Heather Anderson
Join us for a lively, story-filled conversation with renowned thru-hikers Derick Lugo and Heather Anderson as they dive into their new Mountaineers Books titles, "A Fabulous Thru-Hike" and "Farther".
Foothills Hiking, Backpacking & Urban Walks Leader Social
This event is for Foothills hiking, backpacking and urban walk leaders and prospective leaders. Come join your fellow leaders for a social! Join us to get to know your fellow leaders better and build community. Pizza, salad and sparkling water will be provided. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share.
VIRTUAL Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Mar 10, 2026
Join us for a virtual Meet The Mountaineers, a facilitated online meet and greet and a 90-minute presentation. Meet some fellow Mountaineers, learn about our history and how you can get involved, and get a quick overview of our website to find opportunities to jump in and get outside.