Olympia Branch Upcoming Events

Adventure Speaker Series: Bob Kandiko, Turkey

The Olympia Mountaineers Adventure Speaker Series is a popular community event that takes place on the first Wednesday of each month from November to March. Every month features a new speaker and a new adventure. Join us and get inspired for YOUR next adventure. Public is invited to attend.

Olympia MAC Skills Night

Skills practice and preparation for our upcoming adventures!

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!

Olympia Hike and Backpack Leader Meeting

Annual Olympia hike and backpack leader gathering

Girl Scouts of JBLM Climbing

An evening of rock climbing with the Girl Scouts of JBLM

Walking the Wild: Backpack 900+ miles of the Hayduke Trail in Utah and 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 Utah and Arizona’s wild 900+mile Hayduke Trail with David Burdick

Branch Leadership Committee

Monthly Branch Leadership Committee (BLC) meeting.

Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Feb 19, 2026

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

CANCELED - Monthly Equity & Belonging Committee Meetings

Monthly meetings for Equity & Belonging Committee members

Equity & Belonging Committee Retreat

Olympia MAC Skills Night

Skills practice and preparation for our upcoming adventures!

VIRTUAL Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Mar 10, 2026

Join us for a virtual Meet The Mountaineers, a facilitated online meet and greet and a 90-minute presentation. Meet some fellow Mountaineers, learn about our history and how you can get involved, and get a quick overview of our website to find opportunities to jump in and get outside.

Branch Leadership Committee

Monthly Branch Leadership Committee (BLC) meeting.

Monthly Equity & Belonging Committee Meetings

Monthly meetings for Equity & Belonging Committee members

2026 South Sound Leadership Conference

The South Sound Leadership Conference is a fun day of professional development dedicated to thanking, inspiring, and empowering the Mountaineers current and aspiring volunteer leaders.

Mountaineers Table at Summit, Myths & Music Concert

An Auburn Symphony Orchestra performance featuring the world premiere of It Stands Alone by Stephen Lias, 2024 composer in residence at Mount Rainier National Park. Mountaineers volunteers will be onsite with information about our programs and community.