Foothills Branch Upcoming Events
BeWild | Graham Zimmerman: Global Adventures of an Imperfect Advocate
Join Graham Zimmerman for an event on the intersection between climbing big mountains and climate change advocacy.
Backpackers' Pajama Party: Backpack Section L of the PCT between Rainy Pass and Canada, with Cheryl Talbert and friends!
Put on your most comfy zoom pants and slippers, grab a favorite beverage and some popcorn, and join your fellow backpackers in this eighth and final virtual tour in our 2021 Pajama Party series, featuring Cheryl Talbert on one of the most panoramic sections of the Washington PCT, between Rainy Pass and Canada (in two parts). The event is free and open to the public but you must get a ticket at the link below and then we will email you the zoom link to join.
Scramble Leader: Outdoor Leadership Scenarios
Leadership seminar for aspiring Foothills Scramble Leaders.
Branch Leadership Committee
Branch Leadership Committee
Virtual Photo Sharing
JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY ZOOM PHOTOS AND SLIDESHOWS SHARING MEETING!
Foothills Navigation Committee
Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda TDB. ZOOM TBD.
Beta & Brews: Ptarmigan Traverse
A virtual Beta & Brews on the Ptarmigan Traverse. Our presenter is Seattle Mountaineers Climb Leader, Catharine Killien. Have a beer (at home) with us and watch the presentation!
Baker Lodge Spring Fling
Come join the annual Spring Fling held this year Friday May 28th –Monday the 31st at the Mountaineers Baker Lodge.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Jun 7
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer
Foothills Branch Council Meeting - June 8, 2021
Virtual meeting (by zoom) of committee and branch leaders and key volunteers to make decisions and advance actions for the benefit of the Foothills Branch and its communities. See branch basecamp for zoom details and agenda).
Foothills Sport Climbing Field Trip #1
First field trip for the inaugural Sport Climbing course offered by the Foothills branch.
Leave No Trace for Trail Runners
Trail runners use trails in a unique way when training and racing. Join us to learn how to apply the 7 principles of "Leave No Trace" to your trail running and become an environmental steward.
Branch Leadership Committee
Branch Leadership Committee
WALKING THE WILD: Backpack Vancouver Island's West Coast Trail with Eileen Miller
Join Mountaineer and long-time backpacker Eileen Miller as she shares photos and trip planning info from her backpacking adventure in 2018 on the famed West Coast trail along the wild western coast of Vancouver Island.
CANCELED - The Mountaineers 50-Year Member Luncheon 2021
Each year, The Mountaineers celebrates our legacy members by hosting a luncheon for those who have been members for over 50 years or have received an honorary membership. This event is by invite only.
FH Alpine Ice - Foam Wall Practice
Practice on the Foam Walls
FH Alpine Ice - Dry Tooling
Practice Dry Tooling for Alpine Ice
Foothills Navigation Committee
Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda TDB. ZOOM TBD.
Foothills Branch Council Meeting
Foothills branch council meeting
FH Self Rescue - Skills 1
Rescuing the follower skills
FH Self Rescue - Rescuing the Follower
Live scenarios of rescuing an injured follower
Foothills Navigation Committee
Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda TDB. ZOOM TBD.
FH Self Rescue - Skills 2
Learn skills to rescue a leader
Foothills Climbapalooza
The postedponed inaugural Foothills Climbapalooza in Leavenworth! Come for climbing, scrambling, hiking, comradery, and hot dogs!
FH Self Rescue - Rescuing the Leader
Live scenarios - rescuing an injured leader
WALKING THE WILD SERIES
details to be provided later
FH Self Rescue - More Scenarios
Adding more difficulties to your rescues
Foothills Navigation Committee
Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda TDB. ZOOM TBD.
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Every year, The Mountaineers hosts an organization-wide Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Seattle Program Center.
WALKING THE WILD SERIES
to be defined closer to the event
Backpacking Building Blocks - Gear "Demo Day"
Gear demonstration session for 2022 Backpacking Building Blocks course
GTCR (Foothills) Demo Team Practice
Practice Session 1
GTCR Instructor Training
Review course materials in preparation for the 2022 ski and snowboard crevasse rescue course.
GTCR (Foothills) Demo Team Practice
Practice Session 2
GTCR (Foothills) Session 1
Introductory session for Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue 2022.
WALKING THE WILD SERIES
To be provided closer to the event
GTCR (Foothills) Practice Session 1
Optional practice session for 2022 course.
GTCR (Foothills) Demo Team Practice
Practice session 3.
GTCR (Foothills) Session 2
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue session 2 - knots and belaying.
GTCR (Foothills) Practice Session 2
Practice session 2 for 2022 Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue course.
GTCR (Foothills) Demo Team Practice
Practice session 4.
GTCR (Foothills) Session 3
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course session 3 - prusiking.
GTCR (Foothills) Practice Session 3
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course practice session.
GTCR (Foothills) Session 4
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course session 4 - rescue systems.
GTCR (Foothills) Session 5
Mandatory planning session for field trip.
GTCR (Foothills) Graduation Celebration and Course Imrpovements
Celebrate with your fellow graduates and instructors, and recommend improvements for next year's course.
WALKING THE WILD SERIES
to be filled in as the event gets closer
WALKING THE WILD SERIES
to be completed when the event gets closer
WALKING THE WILD SERIES
to be completed as the event gets closer
MountainFilm Festival
Mountainfilm Festival Hold
WALKING THE WILD SERIES
to be completed as the event gets closer