Foothills Branch Upcoming Events

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

North Sound 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 06, 2025
08:00 AM to 03:00 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

Central Cascades Recreation Council Annual Meeting

Annual meeting of the Central Cascades Recreation Council.

Dec 06, 2025
11:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Snoqualmie Library
7824 Center Blvd SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065

Dancing in Kirkland

Recommencing Folk dancing - prior experience suggested for this one! ...

Dec 08, 2025
02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Peter Kirk Community Center
352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
Walking the Wild: Hiking the Pembrokeshire Coastal Trail

Walking the Wild: Hiking the Pembrokeshire Coastal Trail

Join us for a fascinating evening with Mike Kretzler as he shares his trip to Wales, where he led a group of mountaineers on the 186 mile trail. You’ll see spectacular photos from the trail, and get information about lodging along the way as well as information on about how you can plan for a trip on the Pembrokeshire trail.

Dec 12, 2025
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Zoom Video Presentation
Holiday Gear Grab

Holiday Gear Grab

Say goodbye to 2025 by unloading your extra outdoor gear or by scoring items on your holiday gear wish list with our Holiday Gear Grab! Mountaineers members and nonmembers can stop by The Seattle Program Center on December 15 from 6-8pm to buy or sell their gently used outdoor gear.

Dec 15, 2025
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B, Goodman C
Branch Leadership Committee

Branch Leadership Committee

Monthly Branch Leadership Committee (BLC) meeting.

Dec 17, 2025
06:00 PM to 07:30 PM
Zoom

Monthly Equity & Belonging Committee Meetings

Monthly meetings for Equity & Belonging Committee members

Dec 18, 2025
06:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom
Winter Solstice Celebration with Sound Bath and Breath Meditation

Winter Solstice Celebration with Sound Bath and Breath Meditation

Winter Solstice Celebration with soothing sound bath session. More info to come.

Dec 20, 2025
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B

Foothills Branch Council Meeting

Review committee updates and discuss branch plans

Jan 06, 2026
06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Zoom Video Presentation

Multi-week Alpine-Touring/Telemark/Snowboarding DOWNHILL skills improvement training and coaching - 2026

Improve your skills - skiing, riding, or telemarking. This program has run for over 30 years. Come join the fun. Ski-area, lift assisted lessons for adults at all levels.

Jan 08, 2026 07:00 PM to Feb 12, 2026 09:00 PM
Summit West at Snoqualmie
Summit West at Snoqualmie Ski Area
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Jan 8, 2026

Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Jan 8, 2026

For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.

Jan 08, 2026
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Cascade A, Cascade B

Foothills Branch Celebration

Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the Foothills Branch in 2025, honor the Foothills Branch Service Award winner, and enjoy some social time with friends.

Jan 11, 2026
05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
North Bellevue Community Center
4063 148th ave NE, Bellevue 98007

Dancing in Kirkland

Recommencing Folk dancing - prior experience suggested for this one! ...

Jan 12, 2026
02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Peter Kirk Community Center
352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033

Foothills Scrambling Committee Meeting

January 2026 zoom meeting for the Foothills Scrambling Committee.

Jan 12, 2026
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Zoom Call

Foothills Hiking, Backpackin, Urban Walkg Executive Committee meeting

Review old business, discuss new business, review committee reports

Jan 13, 2026
06:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom Video Presentation
virtual
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Seattle

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Seattle

We are thrilled to bring the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour once again to Seattle!

Jan 14, 2026
07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Benaroya Hall
200 University St, Seattle, WA 98101

Monthly Equity & Belonging Committee Meetings

Monthly meetings for Equity & Belonging Committee members

Jan 15, 2026
06:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Seattle

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Seattle

We are thrilled to bring the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour once again to Seattle!

Jan 15, 2026
07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Benaroya Hall
200 University St, Seattle, WA 98101

Foothills Navigation Committee

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

Jan 27, 2026
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Zoom Video Call

Dancing in Kirkland

Recommencing Folk dancing - prior experience suggested for this one! ...

Feb 09, 2026
02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Peter Kirk Community Center
352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
BeWild Speaker Series: Mastering Ice & Mixed Climbing with Will Gadd

BeWild Speaker Series: Mastering Ice & Mixed Climbing with Will Gadd

Join us for a riveting evening celebrating the release of the 2nd edition of Ice & Mixed Climbing with world-renowned climber and Mountaineers Books author Will Gadd!

Feb 09, 2026
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Executive Conference Room, Goodman A, Goodman B, Goodman C

Monthly Equity & Belonging Committee Meetings

Monthly meetings for Equity & Belonging Committee members

Feb 12, 2026
06:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom
Walking the Wild:  Backpack the Heyduke Trail in Arizona with David Burdick

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.

Feb 12, 2026
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Zoom online seminar

Foothills Navigation Committee

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

Feb 24, 2026
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Zoom Video Call
Feb 26, 2026
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A

Foothills Scrambling Committee Meeting

March 2026 zoom meeting for the Foothills Scrambling Committee.

Mar 02, 2026
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Zoom Call

Foothills Branch Council Meeting

Review committee updates and discuss branch plans

Mar 03, 2026
06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Zoom Video Presentation

Dancing in Kirkland

Recommencing Folk dancing - prior experience suggested for this one! ...

Mar 09, 2026
02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Peter Kirk Community Center
352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033

Foothills Scrambling - Intro Lecture and Gear Workshop

Lecture introducing alpine scrambling, discussing needed gear, fitting harnesses.

Mar 09, 2026
06:00 PM to 09:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A

Foothills Hiking, Backpacking, Urban Walking Executive Committee meeting

Review updates on old business, committee reports and action items from prior meeting. Discuss new business

Mar 10, 2026
06:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom Video Presentation
virtual