Foothills Branch Upcoming Events

Upcoming Mountaineers events in the Foothills area (I-90 and I-405 corridors on the east side of Lake Washington).

Seattle 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.

Dec 02, 2023
08:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Basalt Columns, Basement: North Bay, Basement: South Bay, Cascade A, Cascade B, Executive Conference Room, Goodman A, Goodman B, Goodman C, Summit Room

Foothills Navigation Committee

Monthly meeting to discuss courses and other planned work. Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda and Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees.

Dec 05, 2023
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Zoom

Leadership Development Series: SAFER-R Peer Support

Learn the fundamentals of supporting someone through a crisis using the SAFER-R model of psychological first aid (Stabilize, Acknowledge, Facilitate, Encourage, Recover, or Refer)

Dec 06, 2023
06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Cascade A, Cascade B

Banff Mountain Film Festival

We are thrilled to present the Banff Mountain Film Festival once again this year!

Dec 06, 2023
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Benaroya Hall
200 University Street Seattle WA

Banff Mountain Film Festival

We are thrilled to present the Banff Mountain Film Festival once again this year!

Dec 07, 2023
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Benaroya Hall
200 University Street Seattle WA

CANCELED - WALKING THE WILD

PRESENTATION EVENT

Dec 07, 2023
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A

Foothills Branch Annual Celebration

Join us to celebrate the achievements of the Foothills Branch in 2023 and honor the Foothills Branch Service Award winner!

Dec 08, 2023
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Zoom Video Presentation

Walking the Wild: 250 miles across the Land of Fire and Ice

Join Salome Stahli and Ricardo Martin Brualla for another exciting night of photos and storytelling, this time from their 250-mile journey on foot north to south across the Land of Fire and Ice, Iceland! 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.

Dec 13, 2023
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Zoom online seminar

Branch Leadership Committee

Monthly Branch Leadership Committee (BLC) meeting.

Dec 20, 2023
06:00 PM to 07:30 PM
Zoom Meeting

Foothills Trail Running Committee - Monthly Meeting

Keep our trail running community strong! Hour-long meeting for leaders to provide input, learn about upcoming events, and share opportunities - and your favorite runs!

Dec 21, 2023
07:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom Online
Jan 06, 2024
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Basement: North Bay, Basement: Overhanging Wall, Basement: South Bay, Basement: Vertical Wall, Goodman A, Goodman B, Goodman C, Goodman C: Ice Walls, Goodman C: Rock Walls, North Plaza: Friction Slabs, North Plaza: North Wall

SPC Opening and Closing Clinic

Small gathering of course leadership to show them new outdoor resources for hosting courses at the SPC.

Jan 08, 2024
05:30 PM to 06:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Foothills Branch Council Meeting

Review Branch and committee business updates

Jan 09, 2024
06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Zoom Video Presentation

Foothills Snowshoeing Committee Meeting

Foothills Snowshoeing Committee mid-season meeting

Jan 10, 2024
07:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom Online Meeting

Mountainfilm On Tour - Bellevue - BIG GREEN WORLD

This year’s Bellevue Mountainfilm on Tour film program will focus on environmentalism, ecology, stewardship of our lands and wild places, and adventures in and emotional engagements with the outdoors.   Titled “Big Green World” the films focus on subjects such as the rainforests of Amazon Basin, Scotland, and our Washington State; Orcas off the coast of Scotland; the polar bears of Churchill, Canada; regenerative farming; kayaking and climbing in the Baffin Islands, highline rope walking between two hot air balloons at 6,300 feet elevation...and more.

Jan 11, 2024
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Bellevue Youth Theatre
16051 NE 10th St, Bellevue, WA 98008

SPC Opening and Closing Clinic

Small gathering of course leadership to show them new outdoor resources for hosting courses at the SPC.

Jan 16, 2024
05:30 PM to 06:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Foothills Basic Climbing - Anchors & Belay

Practice building anchors and belaying

Jan 16, 2024
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman C, Goodman C: Rock Walls

Foothills Hiking-Backpacking-Urban Walk Executive Committee Meeting

Report on status of programs and courses; review old business; discuss new business

Jan 17, 2024
06:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom Video Presentation

Foothills Navigation Committee

Monthly meeting to discuss courses and other planned work. Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda and Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees.

Jan 23, 2024
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Zoom

Backpacking Building Blocks Class of 2024 Mentor Orientation

This evening zoom session will prepare all of our 2024 mentors for the upcoming Backpacking Building Blocks season, including the schedule, expectations of mentors, planning of lectures, demo day, practice camps, group calls and backpack trips. THIS IS NOT A GENERAL INFORMATION SESSION ABOUT FOOTHILLS BACKPACKING OR THE B3 COURSE! If you are not able to be a 2024 mentor but are interested in leading trips for students, contact the course leader for more info!

Feb 01, 2024
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Zoom online seminar
Feb 10, 2024
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Basement: North Bay, Basement: South Bay, Goodman A, Goodman B, Goodman C, Goodman C: Ice Walls, Goodman C: Rock Walls

The 19th Annual Backcountry Film Festival

The Backcountry Film Festival will be screening a collage of short documentaries and ski movies about the pursuit of objectives and ideals in the mountains, artistic vision, friendship, and how the snowsports community is adapting to a changing environment. The total runtime is 2 hours. The Backcountry Film Festival, presented by Winter Wildlands Alliance, celebrates human-powered, backcountry-inspired stories rooted in wild snowscapes, stewardship and stoke.

Feb 13, 2024
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Bellevue Youth Theatre
16051 NE 10th St, Bellevue, WA 98008
Feb 20, 2024
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Basement: North Bay, Basement: South Bay, Goodman C, Goodman C: Ice Walls, Goodman C: Rock Walls

Foothills Navigation Committee

Monthly meeting to discuss courses and other planned work. Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda and Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees.

Feb 27, 2024
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Zoom

Walking the Wild: Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail with Peter Hendrickson and Nancy Temkin

Enjoy another evening of grand photos and storytelling from the wilds (or semi-wilds) of the world, Our speaker will tell of trekking the first stage of Oregon's Coast Trail. He will talk about how he and his wife mixed six days of beach, forest and highway walks and highway shuttles. This is a wonderful primer on how to organize your own adventure on this unique and lovely trail system! 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.

Feb 29, 2024
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Zoom online seminar

WALKING THE WILD

PRESENTATION EVENT

Feb 29, 2024
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A

Backcountry Film Festival

It's back for another year ! The backcountry film festival.

Mar 02, 2024
07:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way, seattle 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B

Foothills Branch Council Meeting

Review Branch and committee business updates

Mar 05, 2024
06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Zoom Video Presentation

Foothills Hiking-Backpacking-Urban Walk Executive Committee Meeting

Report on status of programs and courses; review old business; discuss new business

Mar 20, 2024
06:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom Video Presentation

Foothills Navigation Committee

Monthly meeting to discuss courses and other planned work. Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda and Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees.

Mar 26, 2024
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Zoom