Climbing
The Brothers Traverse is Grade III, 5.4, AI2 with snow up to 70°.
Climbing & Scrambling
The Brothers is a strenuous and technically challenging scramble, with 6,200 feet of elevation gain in 17 miles. It is usually done in two days. The double peak of The Brothers in the Olympic Mountains is prominent on the western skyline from Seattle. The lower part of the trail to Lena Lake is shared with bicycles.
Backpacking & Climbing
Climb in one of the world's great alpine rock climbing areas! The Bugaboos are a British Columbia Provincial Park in Canada's Purcell Mountains. This is also a great area for a backpacking trip if you looking for a challenging trip with spectacular alpine scenery.
Climbing
Climb Mount Redoubt, Mount Spickard, Easy Mox, Hard Mox, Mount Custer, Mount Rahm, and/or other peaks in the remote Chilliwacks area of the North Cascades so near the Canadian border that you'll walk in from Canada. After a long, challenging drive and approach, tackle the alpine glacier, ice, and rock climbing routes on these mountains.
Climbing
An intermediate level alpine climb in the Southern Pickets Range. The Chopping Block is named Pinnacle Peak on maps.
Scrambling
The Cradle is a scramble of 14 miles with 6,500 feet of gain.
Scrambling
A low-elevation winter scramble with views of Mount Pilchuck's north face. It's Point 3802 on the USGS map.
Climbing
Two sandstone sport rock climbing crags on east and west sides of the Elwha River west of Port Angeles on the Olympic Peninsula.
Backpacking & Day Hiking
A long, strenuous day hike or backpack through one of the most beautiful alpine settings on earth, The Enchantments in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Starting at either end hike through forest to gain the 7,000-foot plateau. Then follow the trail over ridges, through alpine meadows, and a medley of lakes, granite peaks and subapline larches. It's up to 26 miles and 6,500 feet of elevation gain.
Climbing
A bolted alpine sport climb on "The Fang" near The Tooth. It's Grade II, 7 pitches of technical climbing 5.6 - 5.10- 650ft.
Climbing
At the south end of Kangaroo Ridge are The Tomahawk and The Fin. The Fin is a challenging rock climb for beginners. Expect beautiful views of the North Cascades and some solitude on this climb. Times: 3-4 hrs to the col and 3-4 hrs to the summit.
Scrambling
A moderate snow/rock scramble in early season (rock scramble in later season) near Washington Pass in the North Cascades.
A conference center in Bellingham for camps, retreats, events, and classes.
Climbing
The High Priest is a prominent white tower located on the main Temple Ridge crest in the Enchantments. The North Face is a basic rock climb rated 5.5.
An event venue in Buckley, WA that hosts The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire.
Urban Adventure & Mountain Workshop
A private elementary school in the Good Shepherd Center near Seattle's Meridian Park where The Mountaineers sometimes run Mountain Workshops.
Day Hiking & Naturalist
Think birds, flowers, trees, and geology. The Okanogan is a wild destination in north central Washington. Many birds and flowers can be found there that don't occur or are rare west of the Cascades. The geology is unique and fascinating too.
Urban Adventure
Whether you are planning a wedding party, hosting a private event or scheduling a community meeting, The Olympia Center offers a friendly and casual atmosphere with spaces to meet your needs.
Scrambling
Scramble one to two peaks from the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park. It's up to 9 miles and 3,400 feet of gain.
Climbing
A group of rugged peaks in one of the most challenging areas of the North Cascades. After a grueling approach starting at low elevation near Newhalem or Ross Lake, climbers have access to several peaks with routes ranging from Class 3 on up.