Upcoming Events
We have launched a new Events section of our website. Check it out below.
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.
Mountaineers Table at REI Twinkie Roast
An annual tradition at REI. Mountaineers volunteers will be onsite with information about our programs and community.
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.
CANCELED - Packraft Film Festival
A showing of the International Packraft Film Festival, brought to you by the Mountaineers Packrafting Committee
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
Adventure Speaker Series: Carolyn Driedger, New views of Mount Rainier
The Olympia Mountaineers Adventure Speaker Series is a popular community event that takes place on the first Wednesday of each month from November to March. Every month features a new speaker and a new adventure. Join us and get inspired for YOUR next adventure. Public is invited to attend.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Jan 8, 2026
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
Seattle Branch Book Club: Spark Birds
Let's get birdy! We'll meet for discussion and potluck dessert. This is a collection of essays and poems about owls, cranes, thrushes, finches, penguins, petrels, and buzzards--and the people who love them.
2025 Tacoma Branch Volunteer Recognition and Awards Banquet
Our annual banquet to celebrate the incredible volunteers who make the Tacoma Branch possible.
Foothills Branch Celebration
Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the Foothills Branch in 2025, honor the Foothills Branch Service Award winner, and enjoy some social time with friends.
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Seattle
We are thrilled to bring the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour once again to Seattle!
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Seattle
We are thrilled to bring the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour once again to Seattle!
Bikes & Brews Series- Surviving a Cougar Attack. Five friends on a routine gravel ride encounter the unthinkable with Keri Bergere, Annie Bilotta and Aune Tietz
January's edition of Bikes & Brews features an incredible story of bravery and survival. 5 women are out on a gravel ride on a well-known route on a beautiful winter day. The most unlikely and unimaginable encounter turns into a 45 min fight for life and death with a cougar. The bravery, resoucefulness and resilience of the women saves the life of Keri and bonds them for life. The Mountaineers are honored to hear their story directly for the first time. Keri, Annie and Aune will also share many lessons learned about how to prevent and protect themselves from dangerous wildlife encounters.
Sea Kayak Post Holiday Party and Trip Planning
Inviting all Seattle Sea Kayakers to gather for a Post Holiday party with dinner provided (Taco Bar). We will spend the second half of the night building excitement for the coming years and planning trips.
Where in the World Have You Been? Antarctica Travels with Rick and Sue Little
Global adventurers Rick and Sue Little describe how they planned a trip to Antarctica.
SAVE THE DATE - Kitsap Branch Celebration
More details coming soon
Seattle Branch Volunteer Appreciation Banquet - Celebrating 2025
Appreciation event with dinner, dessert, drinks, and awards for Seattle Branch volunteers. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to supporting our programs!
Introduction to E-Bike Adventuring
Ready to take your wanderlust electric? This virtual (ZOOM) presentation is designed for adventure travelers who want to explore the world on two wheels—with a little extra power. Whether you're planning a multi-day bikepacking trip, tackling rugged terrain, or just curious about how e-bikes can elevate your travel game, this session equips you with the knowledge and confidence to go the distance.
Adventure Speaker Series: Bob Kandiko, Turkey
The Olympia Mountaineers Adventure Speaker Series is a popular community event that takes place on the first Wednesday of each month from November to March. Every month features a new speaker and a new adventure. Join us and get inspired for YOUR next adventure. Public is invited to attend.
Where in the World Have You Been? Rafting the Colorado River
Diann Sheldon tells us about her experience whitewater (and calm-water) rafting on a multi-day trip down the Colorado River.