Olympia Branch Open House - Jan 6, 2026

Each winter, the Olympia Branch hosts a special event designed to introduce potential new members to our Mountaineers community. Join us on Jan 6 from 5:30-8pm to learn about our courses, activities, events.
Dee Ann Kline Parkinson Dee Ann Kline Parkinson
Olympia Branch Super Volunteer
December 09, 2025
Olympia Branch Open House - Jan 6, 2026
Photo by Dee Ann Kline Parkinson.

Are you dreaming of outdoor adventures or trying to enhance your skills?  Members and non-members are invited to spend an evening learning about upcoming  courses and activities with the Olympia Branch. 

This event is a great opportunity to meet with activity leaders and ask any questions you have about course offerings and the activities associated with the courses. Our volunteer leaders will have information about what it takes to get started, the gear you will need, schedules and more.

Are you interested in related activities such as Youth and Family Programs, Naturalist Activities, Adventure Speaker Series, First Aid, or Conservation and Stewardship? Stop by one of the informational tables and speak to an enthusiastic Mountaineer about how to get involved!

EVENT DETAILS 

  • Date: Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026
  • Time: 5:30-8pm
  • Location: Saint Martin's University, Washington Center  (5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503)

FEATURED COURSES AND ACTIVITIES

  • Adventure Speaker Series
  • Hiking
  • Family Hiking
  • Conditioning Hiking
  • Naturalist Hiking
  • Backpacking
  • Alpine Scrambling
  • Climbing - Basic Alpine Climbing
  • Climbing - Sport Climbing
  • Climbing - Intermediate Alpine Climbing
  • Conservation and Stewardship
  • First Aid
  • Navigation
  • Sea Kayaking
  • Wilderness Skills
  • Basic Nordic Skiing
  • Basic Snowshoeing
  • Youth Programs

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are needed to help with publicity, setup/take down, greeting, sign in table, and informal hosting. If you are a current member of The Mountaineers and would like to volunteer to help with the open house, please RSVP.

RSVP

If you are interested in staffing an activity or course table, contact your activity or course chair.

For further questions, contact Mike Kretzler (makretzler@gmail.com) or Mike Riley      (rileymj1e6@gmail.com)

SAVE ON MEMBERSHIP

Visit www.mountaineers.org to join The Mountaineers and sign up for classes.

Use promo code ME26MEETOLY  for 15% off a new membership, valid Jan 6-13.