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
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- 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
Map
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403
Activities
Upcoming Activities
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, Jan 22, 2019
Prerequisites
Lecture 0 - Teaching and Trip Planning - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Climbing
Overview Lecture - Expectations, Teaching, and Trip Planning
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
No Prerequisites
Classroom Session - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Snowshoeing Lecture: Backcountry Snowshoeing
Evening classroom session
Tue, Jan 29, 2019
No Prerequisites
MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, Jan 30, 2019
No Prerequisites
Trail Emergency Preparedness - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Clinic
Learn First Aid and Emergency Procedures to promote safety while on the trail. This is
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Lecture #1 - Snow Skills - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Glacier Travel Unit
Intermediate Lecture 1 - Intermediate Glacier Travel - Soft Snow
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
No Prerequisites
Avalanche Awareness - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Avalanche Safety Seminar
NWAC Avalanche Awareness Seminar, free & open to all
Mon, Feb 4, 2019
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 5, 2019
Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic Lecture 1 - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic Lecture 1 - Intro, Clothing/Equipment, Safety & Roped Climbing Overview
Wed, Feb 6, 2019
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Lecture #2 - Snow Skills - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Glacier Travel Unit
Intermediate Lecture 2 - Intermediate Glacier Travel - Soft Snow
Thu, Feb 7, 2019
No Prerequisites
The Big 3: Planning For, Assessing, and Implementing Effective Instruction - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Outdoor Leadership Clinic
Mon, Feb 11, 2019
No Prerequisites
Basic Climbing Skills Refresher - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Clinic
This is a requirement for all 2019 Tacoma BACC Instructors and Mentors. Review Basic Climbing
Tue, Feb 12, 2019
Prerequisites
Intermediate Snow Skills Exam - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Glacier Travel Unit
Written Exam for the Module
Thu, Feb 14, 2019
Prerequisites
Wilderness First Aid (RMI) - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Lecture: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness First Aid (RMI)
Sat, Feb 16, 2019 - Sun, Feb 17, 2019
No Prerequisites
WFA Scenarios - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Field trip: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Practical "Hands On" WFA Scenarios
Mon, Feb 18, 2019
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic FT 1 Prep Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic Climbing FT 1 Preparation
Tue, Feb 19, 2019
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 20, 2019
Prerequisites
Intermediate Lecture #3 - Anchors - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Anchors & Self-Rescue Unit
Intermediate Lecture 3 - Anchors
Thu, Feb 21, 2019
No Prerequisites
Classroom Session - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Snowshoeing Lecture: Winter Camping Course
A 2.5 hour presentation on gear, gear selection and overview of snow structure construction
Thu, Feb 21, 2019
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 - Knots, Belaying, Prusiking, Anchors, Leader Tie-off & Belay Escape
Sat, Feb 23, 2019
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 - Knots, Belaying, Prusiking, Anchors, Leader Tie-off & Belay Escape
Sun, Feb 24, 2019
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!
Tue, Feb 26, 2019
No Prerequisites
Learn to Belay - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Clinic
Introduction to indoor/top rope belaying
Tue, Feb 26, 2019
No Prerequisites
MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, Feb 27, 2019
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Lecture #4 - Self Rescue - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Anchors & Self-Rescue Unit
Intermediate Lecture 4 - Self Rescue
Thu, Feb 28, 2019
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Anchors and Self-Rescue Mentor Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Anchors & Self-Rescue Unit
Work on skills before your field trip
Mon, Mar 4, 2019
No Prerequisites
Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Scrambling Lecture: Alpine Scrambling Course
Lecture 1 Safety, Equipment, Knots
Tue, Mar 5, 2019
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic Lecture 2 - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic Climbing Lecture 2 - Safety, Health & Nutrition, Mechanics of Belaying & Rescue
Wed, Mar 6, 2019
No Prerequisites
Avalanche Awareness - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Avalanche Safety Seminar
NWAC Avalanche Awareness Seminar, free & open to all
Thu, Mar 7, 2019
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 12, 2019
Prerequisites
Franklin Pierce HS - Climbing - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountain Workshop - Franklin Pierce HS
Climbing clinic for FP High School students
Thu, Mar 14, 2019
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, Mar 14, 2019 - Thu, Mar 21, 2019
No Prerequisites
Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Scrambling Lecture: Alpine Scrambling Course
Lecture 2 Rock techniques, Wilderness Ethics, Weather, Knots
Tue, Mar 19, 2019
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic Lecture 3 - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic Lecture 3 - Snow Travel, Snow Camping, GAR, and Leave No Trace Ethics
Wed, Mar 20, 2019
Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic FT 2 - Testing Prusiking, Belays, Leader Tie-off and Belay Escape - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Urban Adventure Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic Field Trip 2 - Testing Prusiking, Belays, Leader Tie-off and Belay Escape
Sat, Mar 23, 2019
Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic FT 2 - Testing Prusiking, Belays, Leader Tie-off and Belay Escape - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Urban Adventure Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic Field Trip 2 - Testing Prusiking, Belays, Leader Tie-off and Belay Escape
Sun, Mar 24, 2019
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!
Tue, Mar 26, 2019
No Prerequisites
MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, Mar 27, 2019
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Anchors and Self Rescue Written Exam - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Anchors & Self-Rescue Unit
Intermediate Anchors and Self Rescue Written Exam
Thu, Mar 28, 2019
Prerequisites
Basic Rock 1 Field Trip - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Basic Rock 1 Field Trip
Sun, Mar 31, 2019
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 2, 2019
Prerequisites
Avalanche Awareness - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Avalanche Safety Seminar
NWAC Avalanche Awareness Seminar, free & open to all
Mon, Apr 8, 2019
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
Tue, Apr 9, 2019
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
Wed, Apr 10, 2019
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Lecture #5 - Single Pitch Skills - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Rock Unit - Trad Leading
Classroom session focusing on trad rock skills
Thu, Apr 11, 2019
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 13, 2019
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 14, 2019
Prerequisites
Classroom Session - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Sailing Lecture: Basic Crewing/Sailing Course
Classroom session for the Tacoma Branch's Basic Crewing/Sailing course. These sessions are held at the
Mon, Apr 15, 2019
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
Tue, Apr 16, 2019 - Tue, Apr 23, 2019
No Prerequisites
Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Scrambling Lecture: Alpine Scrambling Course
Lecture 3 Avalanche hazard awareness, Snow travel, Ice Axe use.
Wed, Apr 17, 2019
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Lecture #6 - Single Pitch Skills - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Rock Unit - Trad Leading
Single Pitch Skills
Thu, Apr 18, 2019
No Prerequisites
Wilderness First Aid (RMI) - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Lecture: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness First Aid (RMI)
Sat, Apr 20, 2019 - Sun, Apr 21, 2019
No Prerequisites
Classroom Session - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Sailing Lecture: Basic Crewing/Sailing Course
Classroom session for the Tacoma Branch's Basic Crewing/Sailing course. These sessions are held at the
Mon, Apr 22, 2019
No Prerequisites
MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, Apr 24, 2019
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic Lecture 4 - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic Lecture 4 - Decision making and Group Dynamics
Wed, Apr 24, 2019
Prerequisites
Intermediate Rock Skills Mentor Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Rock Unit - Trad Leading
Work on skills before your field trip
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
No Prerequisites
WFA Scenarios - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Field trip: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Practical "Hands On" WFA Scenarios
Fri, Apr 26, 2019
No Prerequisites
Pierce County Juvenile Court - Climbing - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountain Workshop - Pierce County Juvenile Court
Climbing session for youth
Sat, Apr 27, 2019
No Prerequisites
Classroom Session - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Sailing Lecture: Basic Crewing/Sailing Course
Classroom session for the Tacoma Branch's Basic Crewing/Sailing course. These sessions are held at the
Mon, Apr 29, 2019
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!
Difficulty: Varies
Tue, Apr 30, 2019
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Lecture #7 - Multi-pitch Skills - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Rock Unit - Trad Leading
Classroom session focusing on trad rock skills
Thu, May 2, 2019
No Prerequisites
Rock Fundamentals field trip - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Rock Fundamentals field trip
Sat, May 4, 2019
No Prerequisites
Rock Fundamentals field trip - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Rock Fundamentals field trip
Sun, May 5, 2019
No Prerequisites
Intro to Backpacking Lecture 1 - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Backpacking Lecture: Introduction to Backpacking
This is the first lecture of the Introduction to Backpacking course
Mon, May 6, 2019
No Prerequisites
Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Scrambling Lecture: Alpine Scrambling Course
Lecture 4 Overnight equipment, Winter Snow camping
Tue, May 7, 2019
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, May 7, 2019
Prerequisites
Intermediate Lecture #8 - Multi-pitch Skills - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Rock Unit - Trad Leading
Classroom session focusing on trad rock skills
Thu, May 9, 2019
No Prerequisites
Wilderness First Aid (RMI) - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Lecture: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness First Aid (RMI)
Sat, May 11, 2019 - Sun, May 12, 2019
No 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, May 13, 2019
No Prerequisites
Tacoma Basic Lecture 5 - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic Lecture 5 - Glacier Travel, Ice Axe Arrest
Wed, May 15, 2019
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Rock Skills Mentor Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Rock Unit - Trad Leading
Work on skills before your field trip
Thu, May 16, 2019
No Prerequisites
WFA Scenarios - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Field trip: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Practical "Hands On" WFA Scenarios
Fri, May 17, 2019
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
Tue, May 21, 2019
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 22, 2019
Prerequisites
Gear Practice Day - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Backpacking Lecture: Introduction to Backpacking
Learn how to use your gear and see other people's gear before hitting the trail.
Thu, May 23, 2019
No Prerequisites
Coastal Navigation for Sailors - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Sailing Field trip: Coastal Navigation for Sailors Course
Coastal Navigation for Sailors classroom session - 2019
Sat, May 25, 2019
No Prerequisites
Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Scrambling Lecture: Alpine Scrambling Course
Final exam, Course Critique
Tue, May 28, 2019
No Prerequisites
MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, May 29, 2019
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Rock Written Exam - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Rock Unit - Trad Leading
Rock Module Written Exam
Thu, May 30, 2019
Prerequisites
Coastal Navigation for Sailors - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Sailing Field trip: Coastal Navigation for Sailors Course
Coastal Navigation for Sailors classroom session #2
Sat, Jun 1, 2019
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 4, 2019
Prerequisites
Tacoma BRGCC Final Exam - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Lecture: Basic Climbing Course
Final Exam
Wed, Jun 12, 2019
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 25, 2019
Prerequisites
MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, Jun 26, 2019
No Prerequisites
Pierce County Juvenile Court - Climbing - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountain Workshop - Pierce County Juvenile Court
Climbing session for youth
Tue, Aug 6, 2019
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, Aug 6, 2019
Prerequisites
MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, Aug 7, 2019
No Prerequisites
Pierce County Juvenile Court - Climbing - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Youth Youth activity: Mountain Workshop - Pierce County Juvenile Court
Climbing session for youth
Thu, Aug 8, 2019
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, Sep 11, 2019 - Wed, Sep 18, 2019
No Prerequisites
Wilderness First Aid (RMI) - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Lecture: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness First Aid (RMI)
Sat, Sep 21, 2019 - Sun, Sep 22, 2019
No Prerequisites
WFA Scenarios - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Field trip: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Practical "Hands On" WFA Scenarios
Fri, Sep 27, 2019
No Prerequisites
Wilderness First Aid (RMI) - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Lecture: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness First Aid (RMI)
Sat, Oct 12, 2019 - Sun, Oct 13, 2019
No Prerequisites
WFA Scenarios - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
First Aid Field trip: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Practical "Hands On" WFA Scenarios
Fri, Oct 18, 2019
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
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
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
Tue, Sep 1, 2020 - Tue, Sep 8, 2020
No Prerequisites
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