Foothills Branch Upcoming Events
Foothills Climbing Committee
December committee meeting
Walking the Wild: Among Cod Heads and Giants on Norway's Lofoten Islands and Jotunheimen Circuit
Join Cheryl Talbert and her Mountaineers Global Adventures group for 9 days above the Arctic Circle backpacking in Norway’s Lofoten Islands, then 8 days trekking hut to hut on the Jotunheimen Circuit!
Foothills Climbing - Train the Trainer
Train the Trainer for drop loop
Holiday Gear Grab
Have a holiday gear wish list a mile long, or some extra gear you'd like to unload? Come find a special holiday gift or treat yourself to slightly used gear at The Mountaineers Holiday Gear Grab sale on December 6.
Foothills Navigation Committee
Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda and Zoom link posted on Basecamp.
Beta and Brews: Multi-pitch classics in Wyoming
A virtual Beta & Brews via a live Zoom presentation by Mountaineers members Justin and Susan Munn. Have a beer (at home) with us and hear about the Full Exum route on Grand Teton and the East Ridge of Wolf's Head.
Foothills' Branch Annual Celebration
Please join Foothills Branch for a virtual celebration of our accomplishments in a difficult year, to welcome new faces, to say thank you to those who are passing on their leadership batons, and to see the presentation of the Foothills Branch Service Award.
Branch Leadership Committee
Monthly BLC meeting
SPC Opening and Closing Clinic
Small gathering of course leadership to show them new outdoor resources for hosting courses at the SPC.
SPC Opening and Closing Clinic
Small gathering of course leadership to show them new outdoor resources for hosting courses at the SPC.
Beta and Brews: Climbing Washington's Second Hundred Highest
A Beta & Brews presentation by Mountaineers member John Porter. Have a beer with us and hear about climbing the 200 highest peaks in Washington.
Mount Rainier: An Artist's Tour class with Molly Hashimoto (virtual)
Join artist and author Molly Hashimoto for a virtual class on her new book "Mount Rainier National Park: An Artist’s Tour." Hosted by North Cascades Institute. Tickets $10
Branch Leadership Committee Retreat
Bi-annual retreat.
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Every year, The Mountaineers hosts an organization-wide Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Seattle Program Center.
Foothills Navigation Committee
Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda and Zoom link posted on Basecamp.
WALKING THE WILD: Trek 265 miles of the Qhapaq Ñan in the Peruvian Andes, with David Burdick
Join us for this photo journey of David Burdick’s extraordinary adventure trekking 265 remote miles of the Qhapaq Ñan in the Peruvian Andes - an ancient Inca road and UNESCO Heritage Trail!
Foothills Navigation Committee
Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda and Zoom link posted on Basecamp.
Foothills Navigation Committee
Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda and Zoom link posted on Basecamp.
Backpacking Building Blocks - Gear "Demo Day"
Gear demonstration session for 2022 Backpacking Building Blocks course
Foothills Climbing - Midterm
Midterm
Foothills Self Rescue 1
Rescue the follower
Foothills Scramble Course Skills Workshop
Practice scrambling techniques for Foothills Scrambling Course students.
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.
Foothills Multipitch Skills
Multipitch Skills
GTCR (Foothills) Demo Team Practice
Practice session 3.
GTCR (Foothills) Session 2
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue session 2 - knots and belaying.
Foothills Navigation Committee
Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda and Zoom link posted on Basecamp.
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.
Foothills Leader Rescue Skills
Leader Rescue skills for LOT students
Foothills Leader Rescue Scenarios
Leader Rescue Scenarios
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
Foothills Climbapalooza
Fun filled weekend of hiking, scrambling, and climbing
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