Upcoming Events
Events near you
We host events through our branches, program centers, and publishing division throughout the year. To view specific events in your area or of interest to you, select your area below, or check out our most popular events across all locations in the calendar below.
Wild in Seattle | David B. Williams in conversation with Elizabeth Person
Join author David B. Williams and illustrator Elizabeth Person for a discussion of "Wild in Seattle: Stories at the Crossroads of People and Nature." Hosted by Brick & Mortar Books.
Mountaineers Gala Work Party
Volunteer work party to prepare materials for the Gala.
Ian's Ride | Olympia Book Launch
Join Ian Mackay and Karen Polinsky for a discussion of "Ian's Ride: A Long-Distance Journey to Joy." Hosted by Browsers Bookshop.
The Mountaineers Annual Gala Adventure with Purpose
The Annual Gala is The Mountaineers signature fundraiser of the year. The 2025 Adventure with Purpose Gala will take place Saturday, April 26 and looks to raise $650,000 to support our mission and programs for the year. The event features Sasha DiGiulian as our Keynote Speaker and Art Wolfe as our 2025 Adventure with Purpose Award Honoree.
Wild in Seattle | David B. Williams in conversation with Claudia Castro Luna
Join David B. Williams, author of "Wild in Seattle: Stories at the Crossroads of People and Nature," in conversation with award-winning author and educator Claudia Castro Luna. Hosted by Elliott Bay Book Company.
Wild in Seattle | David B. Williams in conversation with Laurie Frankel
Join David B. Williams, author of "Wild in Seattle: Stories at the Crossroads of People and Nature," in conversation with Laurie Frankel. Hosted by Third Place Books in partnership with North Cascades Institute.
Pacific Harvest Author Talk | Village Books (Bellingham, WA)
Professional guide, naturalist and author Jennifer Hahn presents her new guidebook Pacific Harvest: A Northwest Coastal Foraging Guide at Village Books in Bellingham, Washington as part of the North Cascades Institutes "Nature of Writing" Series
All Humans Outside | Panel Presentation | Seattle Town Hall
Author and Photographer Tommy Corey will be joined by outdoor advocates Kim Merrikin, Anastasia Allison, Tasheon Chillous, Hector Rafael, and Shaynedonovan Elliott for a book launch of his debut work "All Humans Outside" at the Seattle Town Hall.
Mental Health Symposium
The Mountaineers in partnership with The Wilderness Chaplains and other local organizations, are pleased to announce that we will be putting on our first ever Mental Health Symposium in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! This will be a time to engage in hands on mental health related practices, as well connect with professionals in the field on topics such as Psychological First Aid, Resilience, and Community Support.
Ian's Ride | Port Angeles Book Launch
Join Ian Mackay for a discussion of "Ian's Ride: A Long-Distance Journey to Joy." Hosted by Port Book & News in partnership with Port Angeles Library.
Ian's Ride | Seattle Book Launch | In-person & Virtual Livestream
Join Ian Mackay and Karen Polinsky for a discussion of "Ian's Ride: A Long-Distance Journey to Joy." Hosted by Town Hall Seattle in partnership with Elliott Bay Book Co.
Pacific Harvest Author Talk | Browsers Bookshop (Olympia, WA)
Professional guide, naturalist and author Jennifer Hahn presents her new guidebook Pacific Harvest: A Northwest Coastal Foraging Guide at Browsers Bookshop in Olympia, Washington.
Ian's Ride | Book Talk
Join Ian Mackay for a discussion of "Ian's Ride: A Long-Distance Journey to Joy." Hosted by the Peninsula Wilderness Club.
Wild in Seattle | David B. Williams in conversation with Knute Berger
Join David B. Williams, author of "Wild in Seattle: Stories at the Crossroads of People and Nature," in conversation with Knute Berger. Hosted by Island Books.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - May 15, 2025
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
Wild in Seattle | David B. Williams in conversation with Tony Angell
Join David B. Williams, author of "Wild in Seattle: Stories at the Crossroads of People and Nature," in conversation with Tony Angell. Hosted by Edmonds Bookshop in partnership with Edmonds Waterfront Center.
A Rockhound's Guide to Oregon & Washington | Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park)
Geology enthusiast, rockhounding guide, and author Alison Jean Cole presents her new guidebook A Rockhound's Guide to Oregon & Washington at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park as part of the North Cascades Institutes "Nature of Writing" Series
Ian's Ride | Bainbridge Island Book Launch
Join Ian Mackay and Karen Polinsky for a discussion of "Ian's Ride: A Long-Distance Journey to Joy." Hosted by Eagle Harbor Books.
2025 State of the Organization
Mountaineers staff leadership will provide an organizational update related to our 2023-2028 Strategic Plan: Adventure with Purpose. This event will provide state of the organizaiton updates and help you better understand the progress we're making related to our mission and vision.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - June 10, 2025
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
Walking the Wild: Explore Olympic National park in the footsteps of the O'Neil Expedition, with Heidi Walker
Enjoy another evening of grand photos and storytelling from the wilds of the world, this time from an exploration through the wild Olympics by Heidi and her sister along the route taken 130 years earlier by Lt. Joseph O'Neil and his expedition. The zoom link will be open at 6:30PM, and the presentation will go from 7PM to 8:30 with the last 15-20 minutes being open for questions. You must have a ticket to receive the zoom link to join - free tickets are available!
VIRTUAL Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Aug 12, 2025
Join us for a virtual Meet The Mountaineers, a facilitated online meet and greet and a 90-minute presentation. Meet some fellow Mountaineers, learn about our history and how you can get involved, and get a quick overview of our website to find opportunities to jump in and get outside.
WMCR - Instructor Review
WMCR - Intermediate Instructor Review
WMCR - Instructor Review
WMCR - Intermediate Instructor Review
Bookstore and Program Center Closed - New Year's Holiday
Bookstore and Program Center Closed - New Year's Holiday
Intermediate Backpacking Social and Trip Planning Session
Social and Trip-Planning meeting for the Seattle Intermediate Backpacking Program.
WMCR - Instructor Review
WMCR - Intermediate Instructor Review
WMCR - Instructor Review - Basement
WMCR - Intermediate Instructor Review
WMCR Course Kickoff - Goodman ABC rooms
WMCR Course Kickoff - Goodman ABC rooms
Walking the Wild: Backpack the Heyduke Trail in Arizona with David Burdick
Our Walking the Wild series features extraordinary adventures on foot in the wilds of the world by Mountaineers members. In this event, join a journey in pictures along Arizona's wild Heyduke trail with David Burdick.