iCalFoothills Branch Upcoming Events
Backcountry Film Festival - Celebrating the Winter Human-Powered Experience
THE BACKCOUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS TO SEATTLE -- A celebration of winter sports and human-powered backcountry adventure & recreation and advocacy/stewardship.
Foothills Climbing Committee Meeting
Join the Foothills Climbing Committee as we help shape our program
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner - 2020
Every year, The Mountaineers hosts an organization-wide Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Seattle Program Center! This event is open to all volunteers across the organization. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to supporting our programs!
Trail Running Potluck and Celebration!!
In an exciting rendition of our January meeting (though it may be a little more food, drinks, and games than meeting...), we're going to be rocking another potluck! See below for the menu and general plan and please feel free to ping me, jump on Facebook, or throw it into the email chain, your exciting ideas or what you might like to bring! Come join us in discussing, organizing, and creating the cutting edge of trail running in the Mountaineers, along with some fantastic food, drinks, and company. Come help us help others (and ourselves) see a little more nature and wilderness a little bit faster!
Walking the Wild: Backpacking Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness and the American Matterhorn with Daniel Zilcsak
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO JANUARY 27 DUE TO WEATHER! In this 13th Walking the Wild event featuring photos and stories from extraordinary adventures on foot in the wilds of the world, Daniel Zilcsak is back with another great presentation featuring backpacking in Oregon's Eagle wilderness, often called Oregon's Enchantments! Come at 6:30 for snacks and socializing; presentation begins at 7. Advance ticket is required to attend.
Leavenworth/Plain Nordic Ski tour
A fun 3 days of Cross-Country skiing on groomed trails in Leavenworth/Plain area. Several lodging options available.
Foothills Branch Council dinner with Mountaineers CEO Tom Vogl
Mountaineers CEO Tom Vogl has invited our branch council to join him for an informal dinner to celebrate your great work and our branch progress, to get everyone acquainted with Tom, and to allow you and him to ask questions about the branch and the club. Please RSVP!
CANCELED - I Won The Lottery And You Can Too: How to Plan Your Adventures
Confused about permits, passes, lotteries, and other aspects of planning your backcountry adventures? Stumped by the different systems and land management agencies? Join us and learn how to reserve campsites, select the right passes for your needs, and more.
Adventure Writing Workshop with Charlotte Austin: Secrets of a Travel Writer
Everyone can be a travel writer, but not everyone knows it. With a little practice, your snapshots, postcards, tweets, and scribbled notes can be crafted into a unique story — and in this one-of-a-kind workshop, you'll learn the secrets that travel writers swear by to turn those creative sparks into narrative arcs.
Trail Running Committee - AWE Planning
Please note the location change. Continued planning of the Adventure Wellness Event.
BeWild with Charlotte Austin
Charlotte Austin is an award-winning travel writer and international mountain guide. She summited Everest in 2019, and in both 2017 and 2018 she led successful mountaineering expeditions to climb Mount Khuiten (14,350'), the highest peak in Mongolia. Join us to listen to her stories of exotic places and adventure.
Backcountry Film Festival - Bellevue
A CELEBRATION OF WINTER SPORTS AND HUMAN-POWERED BACKCOUNTRY RECREATION. Winter adventure, the environment and sustainability, youth outdoors, skiing, climbing, mushing, rafting in search of ski lines, landscape art, split-boarding -- Something for everyone!
Beta and Brews - Canyoning in the PNW
Canyoning is a burgeoning sport in the PNW, with over 40 first descents in the past 3 years! Join us for a beer and a discussion about canyoning in the Pacific Northwest (primarily Washington). We'll present some background on the sport, as well as beta on 6 classic canyons nearby.
KUOW The Wild Podcast - Second Season Kickoff
Public Event and partnership between KUOW and The Mountaineers
Foothills Branch Council Meeting
Regular meeting of committee and branch leaders and key volunteers to make decisions and advance actions for the benefit of the Foothills Branch and its communities.
CANCELED - Foothills Branch Council Meeting
Regular meeting of committee and branch leaders and key volunteers to make decisions and advance actions for the benefit of the Foothills Branch and its communities.
Trail Running Committee - AWE Planning
Please note the location change. Continued planning of the Adventure Wellness Event.
BeWild with Brendan Leonard
Brendan Leonard bought the url semi-rad.com for $29 in 2011, intending to write a weekly post about adventure for a year and see what happened. Almost nine years later, his writings on Semi-Rad.com are read by half a million people each year. Come listen to Brendan's stories of outdoor adventure and hilarious musings on the outdoor community.
CANCELED - Foothills CASC Kick Off lecture
Foothills CASC Kick Off lecture
Instructor training for Staying Found
REQUIRED for anyone who will be a day lead or a group leader/assistant leader. We will go through the learning objectives for the Staying Found clinic, walk through the 'parking lot exercises', and review the processes and guidelines for leading the practice hike.
Conditioning for Hiking and Backpacking Level I
To be added later
Travel and Adventure Writing Workshop with Writer Nick O'Connell
Join award-winning writer Nicholas O’Connell, MFA, Ph.D. of The Writer’s Workshop for an Introduction to Travel and Adventure Writing, one of the most exciting forms of narrative.
800 Miles on the Hayduke trail from Arches National Park to Zion
Join Alex Maier for a night of film, photography and trail advice, plus lessons about backpacking from his two months hiking the 800-mile Hayduke trail across the remote Colorado Plateau from Arches National Park to Zion.
CANCELED - B3 lecture 2
Second basics lecture for B3 course
Foothills Branch Council Meeting
Regular meeting of committee and branch leaders and key volunteers to make decisions and advance actions for the benefit of the Foothills Branch and its communities.
GTCR (Foothills) Demo Team Practice
Practice Session 1
GTCR Instructor Training
Review course materials in preparation for the 2019 ski and snowboard crevasse rescue course.
Trail Running Committee - AWE Planning
Please note the location change. Continued planning of the Adventure Wellness Event.
GTCR (Foothills) Demo Team Practice
Practice Session 2
Conditioning for Hiking and Backpacking Level II
A hands-on clinic to help hikers and backpackers develop a personalized strength and conditioning training plan to help them prepare for more challenging trips.
GTCR (Foothills) Session 1
Introductory session for Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue 2020.
GTCR (Foothills) Practice Session 1
Optional practice session for 2020 course.
Walking the Wild: Trekking to Everest Base Camp and Beyond, with Doug Kabel
Is Trekking in Nepal on your bucket list? Do you need a little confidence to finally make it happen? Or do you just want to experience it through pictures and stories? Join Mountaineer Doug Kabel, as he takes you through the entire process of Trekking in Nepal’s most famous region, the Khumbu Valley and Sagarmatha National Park on one of the world's most famous treks. Come at 6:30 for snacks and socializing; presentation begins at 7. Advance ticket is required to attend.
GTCR (Foothills) Demo Team Practice
Practice session 3.
GTCR (Foothills) Session 2
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue session 2 - knots and belaying.
2020 Snowshoe Summit
Annual meeting of snowshoe committee leadership.
GTCR (Foothills) Practice Session 2
Practice session 2 for 2020 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.
Trip Planning Basics for Backpackers
Lecture for B3 students to provide them with tools and methods to develop good trip plans for safe and successful backpacking adventures, long and short.
Trail Running Committee - AWE Planning
Please note the location change. Continued planning of the Adventure Wellness Event.
BeWild with Vik Sahney
Vik is an avid outdoor adventurer, and in 2011 he became one of ~350 people and the first Indian-American to complete the 7 Summits, summiting the tallest peak on each continent including Mt. Everest (May 2009). Join us to hear Vik's story of adversity and persistence to climb to the top.
Meet The Mountaineers and Gear Grab
Join us for our next Gear Grab, open to members and non-members. Come to meet our activity leaders and learn about winter and spring course offerings, and score from other outdoor enthusiasts at our used gear sale. Anyone can sell gear but you need to contact garretta@mountaineers.org to secure a table.
Tips and Tricks for Women Backpackers
Join long-time backpacker and all-around adventurer Teresa Hagerty for this discussion of women-specific tips for gear, hygiene, and traveling safely / responsibly. This event is tailored for those who are familiar with the basics of backpacking. Teens are welcome!
Trail Running Committee - AWE Planning
Please note the location change. Continued planning of the Adventure Wellness Event.
The Mountaineers 50-Year Member Luncheon 2020
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.
Foothills Branch Council Meeting
Regular meeting of committee and branch leaders and key volunteers to make decisions and advance actions for the benefit of the Foothills Branch and its communities.
WALKING THE WILD SERIES
Photos, stories and planning details from extraordinary adventures on foot by Mountaineers members in the wilds of the world.
2020 Foothills Climbing and Scrambling Extravaganza
Inaugural scrambling and climbing celebration weekend, hosted by the Foothills Climbing Committee
WALKING THE WILD SERIES
Photos, stories and planning details from extraordinary adventures on foot by Mountaineers members in the wilds of the world.
Planned Giving Information Session
What will your legacy be? For new and potential members interested in learning more about how to make a lasting difference in your community. Join us as we hear from qualified estate planning and financial planning professionals for this free, one hour presentation to help you with the basics of estate planning, charitable opportunities, and estate taxes.
Planned Giving Information Session
What will your legacy be? For new and potential members interested in learning more about how to make a lasting difference in your community. Join us as we hear from qualified estate planning and financial planning professionals for this free, one hour presentation to help you with the basics of estate planning, charitable opportunities, and estate taxes.
Planned Giving Information Session
What will your legacy be? For new and potential members interested in learning more about how to make a lasting difference in your community. Join us as we hear from qualified estate planning and financial planning professionals for this free, one hour presentation to help you with the basics of estate planning, charitable opportunities, and estate taxes.