Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Serving as the premier venue in Old Town, The Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center is a hub for Mountaineers activities, community and corporate events for private and public organizations.
about our program center
To learn more, visit our Tacoma Program Center page.
information for leaders
Please make sure you reserve a room before adding an activity.
- Suitable Activities: Urban Adventure
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Land Manager: Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
- Parking Permit Required: None
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 300
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 300
Map
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403
Activities
Upcoming Activities
Avalanche Awareness - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Avalanche Safety Seminar
NWAC Avalanche Awareness Seminar, free & open to all.
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
No Prerequisites
Avalanche Awareness - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Avalanche Safety Seminar
NWAC Avalanche Awareness Seminar, free & open to all.
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Course Qualifier Exam - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Alpine Climbing Program
This exam requires students to demonstrate essential basic climbing skills, including their instruction of these
Sat, Jan 25, 2020
Prerequisites
Intermediate Course Welcome Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Alpine Climbing Program
An opportunity to learn more about the course, have your questions answered and meet with
Thu, Jan 30, 2020
No Prerequisites
New Hike/Backpack Leader Seminar - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Day Hiking & Backpacking Seminar
Learn about becoming a Hike and/or Backpack Leader for The Mountaineers!
Mon, Feb 3, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Explorers Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Field trip: Tacoma Explorers
Explorers meet once a month at The Mountaineers program center from 7 - 8:30pm.
Tue, Feb 4, 2020
Prerequisites
Nature Activity - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Exploring Nature Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
A weekday activity, where we will learn about a nature subject with crafts, games, stories,
Wed, Feb 5, 2020
No Prerequisites
TAC MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, Feb 5, 2020
No Prerequisites
Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Glacier/Alpine Module
Glacier Lecture 1: Here you will be introduced to the module, learn what you gear
Thu, Feb 6, 2020
No Prerequisites
Avalanche Awareness - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Avalanche Safety Seminar
NWAC Avalanche Awareness Seminar, free & open to all.
Mon, Feb 10, 2020
No Prerequisites
Avalanche Awareness - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Avalanche Safety Seminar
NWAC Avalanche Awareness Seminar, free & open to all.
Mon, Feb 10, 2020
No Prerequisites
Franklin Pierce HS - Climbing - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountain Workshop - Franklin Pierce HS
Climbing clinic for FP High School students
Tue, Feb 11, 2020
No Prerequisites
Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Glacier/Alpine Module
Glacier Lecture 2: Crevasse rescue demonstration and ground practice. This evening meeting is devoted in
Wed, Feb 12, 2020
No Prerequisites
Winter Camping - Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Snowshoeing Lecture: Winter Camping
This is the evening lecture at the Tacoma Program Center
Thu, Feb 13, 2020
No Prerequisites
Lincoln High School - Climbing - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountain Workshop - Lincoln High School
Climbing Session with Lincoln HS youth
Sun, Feb 16, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Pioneers Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Pioneers
Pioneers meet once a month to plan trips and learn skills
Mon, Feb 17, 2020
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Snowshoe - Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Snowshoeing Lecture: Backcountry Snowshoeing
Intermediate (aka Backcountry) Snowshoe Lecture
Tue, Feb 18, 2020
Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic FT 1 Prep Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic Climbing FT 1 Preparation
Wed, Feb 19, 2020
Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic FT 1 Prep Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic Climbing FT 1 Preparation
Thu, Feb 20, 2020
Prerequisites
Adventure Activity - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
Let's get adventurous! Mini Mountaineers will experience climbing, hiking, playing in the snow, and more!
Fri, Feb 21, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic FT 1 - Pusiking, Belays, Leader Tie-off & Belay Escape - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic FT 1-Pusiking, Belays, Leader Tie-off & Belay Escape
Sat, Feb 22, 2020
Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic FT 1 - Pusiking, Belays, Leader Tie-off & Belay Escape - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic FT 1-Pusiking, Belays, Leader Tie-off & Belay Escape
Sun, Feb 23, 2020
Prerequisites
Winter Camping - Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Snowshoeing Lecture: Winter Camping
This is the evening student gear check at the Tacoma Program Center
Mon, Feb 24, 2020
No Prerequisites
Practice Clinic - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Glacier/Alpine Module
Glacier Practice Clinic 1: During this required meeting we will practice anchor rigging and continue
Tue, Feb 25, 2020
No Prerequisites
Five Lessons Learned in a Decade of Guiding - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening seminar on lessons learned from a decade of guiding. Presented by Charlotte Austin.
Wed, Feb 26, 2020
No Prerequisites
TAC MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, Feb 26, 2020
No Prerequisites
Nature Activity - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Exploring Nature Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
A weekday activity, where we will learn about a nature subject with crafts, games, stories,
Wed, Mar 4, 2020
No Prerequisites
Avalanche Awareness - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Avalanche Safety Seminar
NWAC Avalanche Awareness Seminar, free & open to all.
Thu, Mar 5, 2020
No Prerequisites
Avalanche Awareness - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Avalanche Safety Seminar
NWAC Avalanche Awareness Seminar, free & open to all.
Thu, Mar 5, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Explorers Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Field trip: Tacoma Explorers
Explorers meet once a month at The Mountaineers program center from 7 - 8:30pm.
Tue, Mar 10, 2020
Prerequisites
Tacoma BRGCC Mentor Night 1 - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Mentor night - Winter Overnight skills and Leader Tie-off
Wed, Mar 11, 2020
No Prerequisites
Practice Clinic - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Glacier/Alpine Module
Glacier Practice Clinic 2: This mandatory skills practice night is preparation for Field Trip 2,
Thu, Mar 12, 2020
No Prerequisites
Wilderness First Aid (RMI) - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Lecture: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness First Aid (RMI)
Sat, Mar 14, 2020 - Sun, Mar 15, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Pioneers Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Pioneers
Pioneers meet once a month to plan trips and learn skills
Mon, Mar 16, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic FT 2 - Testing Prusiking, Belays, Leader Tie-off and Belay Escape - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic Field Trip 2 - Testing Prusiking, Belays, Leader Tie-off and Belay Escape
Sat, Mar 21, 2020
Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic FT 2 - Testing Prusiking, Belays, Leader Tie-off and Belay Escape - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic Field Trip 2 - Testing Prusiking, Belays, Leader Tie-off and Belay Escape
Sun, Mar 22, 2020
Prerequisites
Tacoma Scrambling Class - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Scrambling Lecture: Alpine Scrambling Course
Lecture 1: Introduction, Gear, Safety, Knots.
Tue, Mar 24, 2020
Prerequisites
TAC MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, Mar 25, 2020
No Prerequisites
WFA Scenarios - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Field trip: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Practical "Hands On" WFA Scenarios
Thu, Mar 26, 2020
No Prerequisites
Basic Rock 1 Field Trip - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Basic Rock 1 Field Trip
Sat, Mar 28, 2020
No Prerequisites
New Hike/Backpack Leader Seminar - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Day Hiking Seminar
Learn about becoming a Hike and/or Backpack Leader for The Mountaineers!
Mon, Mar 30, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Scrambling Class - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Scrambling Lecture: Alpine Scrambling Course
Rock techniques, Survival, Weather
Tue, Mar 31, 2020
Prerequisites
Nature Activity - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Exploring Nature Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
A weekday activity, where we will learn about a nature subject with crafts, games, stories,
Wed, Apr 1, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma BRGCC Mentor Night 2 - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Mentor Night - Climbing and Rappelling Skills
Wed, Apr 1, 2020
No Prerequisites
Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Rock Module
Rock Lecture 1: Here you will be introduced to the rock module, informed of gear
Thu, Apr 2, 2020
Prerequisites
Intro to Backpacking Lecture 1 - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Backpacking Lecture: Introduction to Backpacking
Welcome Students - this is the first lecture of the 2020 Introduction to Backpacking course.
Mon, Apr 6, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Explorers Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Field trip: Tacoma Explorers
Explorers meet once a month at The Mountaineers program center from 7 - 8:30pm.
Tue, Apr 7, 2020
Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic FT 4 Prep - Intro to Rock Climbing - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic FT 4 Prep - Intro to Rock Climbing
Wed, Apr 8, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic FT 4 Prep - Intro to Rock Climbing - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic FT 4 Prep - Intro to Rock Climbing
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic FT 4 - Rock I - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic Climbing FT 4 - Rock I
Sat, Apr 11, 2020
Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic FT 4 - Rock I - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic Climbing FT 4 - Rock I
Sun, Apr 12, 2020
Prerequisites
Intro to Backpacking Lecture 2 - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Backpacking Lecture: Introduction to Backpacking
This is the 2nd lecture in the Intro Backpacking course
Mon, Apr 13, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Pioneers Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Pioneers
Pioneers meet once a month to plan trips and learn skills
Mon, Apr 13, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Scrambling Class - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Scrambling Lecture: Alpine Scrambling Course
Lecture 3: Avalanche hazard awareness, Snow travel, Ice Ax use.
Tue, Apr 14, 2020
Prerequisites
Prospective Climb Leader Seminar - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Seminar
An informational seminar and Q & A about becoming a climb leader. We'll discuss the
Wed, Apr 15, 2020
Prerequisites
Lecture - Geology Rocks! - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Exploring Nature Lecture: Geology Rocks!
Join Geologist Lara Linde for this lecture to learn about the geology of our area.
Thu, Apr 16, 2020
No Prerequisites
Wilderness First Aid (RMI) - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Lecture: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness First Aid (RMI)
Sat, Apr 18, 2020 - Sun, Apr 19, 2020
No Prerequisites
CHS Tacoma Classroom Session - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Day Hiking Lecture: Conditioning Hiking Series
Mandatory classroom session for CHS students to meet instructors and fellow students, learn about course
Mon, Apr 20, 2020
No Prerequisites
WFA Scenarios - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Field trip: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Practical "Hands On" WFA Scenarios
Tue, Apr 21, 2020
No Prerequisites
Wilderness Navigation - Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Navigation Lecture: Wilderness Navigation
This is the navigation course lecture portion. There will be two lectures per session, which
Wed, Apr 22, 2020 - Wed, Apr 29, 2020
No Prerequisites
Practice Clinic - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Rock Module
Rock Practice Clinic 1: This mandatory meeting is for practicing essential skills introduced at meeting
Thu, Apr 23, 2020
Prerequisites
Gear Practice Day - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Backpacking Lecture: Introduction to Backpacking
Bring your loaded backpack for a short practice hike. Instructors are available to discuss how
Mon, Apr 27, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Scrambling Class - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Scrambling Lecture: Alpine Scrambling Course
Overnight equipment, Snow camping
Tue, Apr 28, 2020
Prerequisites
TAC MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, Apr 29, 2020
No Prerequisites
BC Field Trip #5: Rock Fundamentals - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Rock Fundamentals Field Trip
Sat, May 2, 2020
No Prerequisites
Classroom Session - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Sea Kayaking Lecture: Basic Sea Kayaking Course
Required classroom session for Basic Sea Kayak Course.
Sat, May 2, 2020
No Prerequisites
BC Field Trip #5: Rock Fundamentals - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Rock Fundamentals Field Trip
Sun, May 3, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Scrambling Class - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Scrambling Lecture: Alpine Scrambling Course
FINAL WRITTEN EXAM
Tue, May 5, 2020
Prerequisites
Tacoma Explorers Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Field trip: Tacoma Explorers
Explorers meet once a month at The Mountaineers program center from 7 - 8:30pm.
Tue, May 5, 2020
Prerequisites
Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Rock Module
Rock Lecture 2: Small Party Self Rescue. During this lecture you will gain an appreciation
Wed, May 6, 2020
Prerequisites
Nature Activity - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Exploring Nature Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
A weekday activity, where we will learn about a nature subject with crafts, games, stories,
Wed, May 6, 2020
No Prerequisites
Wilderness Navigation - Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Navigation Lecture: Wilderness Navigation
This is the navigation course lecture portion. There will be two lectures per session, which
Thu, May 7, 2020 - Thu, May 14, 2020
No Prerequisites
Practice Clinic - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Rock Module
Rock Practice Clinic 2: This required skills practice night is preparation for the Rock 2
Tue, May 12, 2020
Prerequisites
Tacoma Pioneers Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Pioneers
Pioneers meet once a month to plan trips and learn skills
Mon, May 18, 2020
No Prerequisites
Wilderness First Aid (RMI) - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Lecture: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness First Aid (RMI)
Sat, May 23, 2020 - Sun, May 24, 2020
No Prerequisites
WFA Scenarios - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Field trip: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Practical "Hands On" WFA Scenarios
Tue, May 26, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic FT 6 Prep - Crevasse Rescue Practice - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic FT 6 Prep - Crevasse Rescue Practice
Wed, May 27, 2020
Prerequisites
TAC MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, May 27, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic FT 6 Prep - Crevasse Rescue Practice - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic FT 6 Prep - Crevasse Rescue Practice
Thu, May 28, 2020
Prerequisites
New Hike/Backpack Leader Seminar - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Day Hiking & Backpacking Seminar
Learn about becoming a Hike or Backpack Leader for The Mountaineers!
Mon, Jun 1, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Explorers Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Field trip: Tacoma Explorers
Explorers meet once a month at The Mountaineers program center from 7 - 8:30pm.
Tue, Jun 2, 2020
Prerequisites
Nature Activity - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Exploring Nature Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
A weekday activity, where we will learn about a nature subject with crafts, games, stories,
Wed, Jun 3, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma BRGCC Mentor Night 3 - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Mentor Night - Crevasse Rescue Skills
Thu, Jun 4, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Pioneers Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Pioneers
Pioneers meet once a month to plan trips and learn skills
Mon, Jun 15, 2020
No Prerequisites
Day Camp - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Tacoma Mountaineers Summer Camp
Working on outdoor skills at the Tacoma Mountaineers!
Mon, Jun 22, 2020
No Prerequisites
Day Camp - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Tacoma Mountaineers Summer Camp
Working on outdoor skills at the Tacoma Mountaineers!
Tue, Jun 23, 2020
No Prerequisites
TAC MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, Jun 24, 2020
No Prerequisites
Day Camp - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Tacoma Mountaineers Summer Camp
Working on outdoor skills at the Tacoma Mountaineers!
Thu, Jun 25, 2020
No Prerequisites
Day Camp - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Tacoma Mountaineers Summer Camp
Working on outdoor skills at the Tacoma Mountaineers!
Mon, Jun 29, 2020
No Prerequisites
Day Camp - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Tacoma Mountaineers Summer Camp
Working on outdoor skills at the Tacoma Mountaineers!
Tue, Jun 30, 2020
No Prerequisites
Nature Activity - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Exploring Nature Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
A weekday activity, where we will learn about a nature subject with crafts, games, stories,
Wed, Jul 1, 2020
No Prerequisites
Day Camp - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Tacoma Mountaineers Summer Camp
Working on outdoor skills at the Tacoma Mountaineers!
Thu, Jul 2, 2020
No Prerequisites
Day Camp - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Tacoma Mountaineers Summer Camp
Working on outdoor skills at the Tacoma Mountaineers!
Mon, Jul 6, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Explorers Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Field trip: Tacoma Explorers
Explorers meet once a month at The Mountaineers program center from 7 - 8:30pm.
Tue, Jul 7, 2020
Prerequisites
Day Camp - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Tacoma Mountaineers Summer Camp
Working on outdoor skills at the Tacoma Mountaineers!
Tue, Jul 7, 2020
No Prerequisites
Day Camp - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Tacoma Mountaineers Summer Camp
Working on outdoor skills at the Tacoma Mountaineers!
Thu, Jul 9, 2020
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Pioneers Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Pioneers
Pioneers meet once a month to plan trips and learn skills
Mon, Jul 13, 2020
No Prerequisites
Day Camp - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Tacoma Mountaineers Summer Camp
Working on outdoor skills at the Tacoma Mountaineers!
Mon, Jul 13, 2020
No Prerequisites
TAC MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, Jul 29, 2020
No Prerequisites
Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Glacier/Alpine Module
Glacier Lecture 3: Tonight’s lecture focuses on climbing hard snow and ice. The goal is
Thu, Jul 30, 2020
No Prerequisites
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