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!
The annual North Sound Leadership Conference is a fun day of professional development dedicated to thanking, inspiring and empowering the Mountaineers’ current and aspiring volunteer leaders.
Sat, Dec 6, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
$20 Members | $60 Non-members
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Mountaineers Table at REI Twinkie Roast
An annual tradition at REI. Mountaineers volunteers will be onsite with information about our programs and community.
North Sound Leadership Conference
The annual Leadership Conference is a fun day of professional development dedicated to thanking, inspiring and empowering the Mountaineers’ current and aspiring volunteer leaders.
Bikes & Brews Series- Bikepacking the Fat Pursuit winter ultra fat bike race with Emma Agosta and Brian Starlin
So you think you want to go bikepacking in the snow? Maybe in January in Idaho in -9F? Then the Fat Camp run by Jay Petervary and the Fat Pursuit race may be just what you need to hear about! Come hear Emma Agosta and Brian Starlin sharing lessons and tragicomic stories from their Fat Pursuit ultra winter bikepacking race attempt last January 2025.
Woodpecker | Book Talk
Join author and wildlife photographer Paul Bannick for a presentation on the subject of his new book "Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers." Hosted by the Redmond Library.
Seattle Branch Book Club: A Year In Paradise
Get ready for the winter season with the in-person return of the Book Club (debuted online during the pandemic). We'll meet for discussion and potluck dessert.
Walking the Wild: Hiking the Pembrokeshire Coastal Trail
Join us for a fascinating evening with Mike Kretzler as he shares his trip to Wales, where he led a group of mountaineers on the 186 mile trail. You’ll see spectacular photos from the trail, and get information about lodging along the way as well as information on about how you can plan for a trip on the Pembrokeshire trail.
Holiday Gear Grab
Say goodbye to 2025 by unloading your extra outdoor gear or by scoring items on your holiday gear wish list with our Holiday Gear Grab! Mountaineers members and nonmembers can stop by The Seattle Program Center on December 15 from 6-8pm to buy or sell their gently used outdoor gear.
Leave No Trace for Winter Recreation
How to apply the 7 principles of "Leave No Trace" from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to your winter trips.
Beta and Brews: Finally Tackling the PCT
So many of us have that quiet thought that turns into a full on existential shout about once per year: I should hike the PCT. Well Tim Egan listened to that thought and he went out and did it! Join us for an evening of beta and brews while Tim recaps his adventure.
Winter Solstice Celebration with Sound Bath and Breath Meditation
Winter Solstice Celebration with soothing sound bath session. More info to come.
Bookstore and Offices Closed
Bookstore and Offices closed for the Christmas Holiday
Bookstore Closed
Bookstore closed.
Bookstore and Offices Closed
Bookstore and Offices Closed - New Year's Holiday
Bookstore Closed
Bookstore closed
Olympia Branch Open House
The public is invited to spend an evening learning about the programs and activities of the Olympia Branch of The Mountaineers. If you would like to volunteer at the event, RSVP below.