Olympia Branch Upcoming Events & Course Activities
Upcoming Mountaineers events in the Olympia area and upcoming activities that are part of our Olympia Branch courses.
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Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Oct 24, 2024
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
Oct 24, 2024
06:30 PM
to 08:30 PM
Olympia Hike & Backpack Leader Summer Celebration - It's a Potluck!
Late summer celebration for Olympia branch Hike and Backpack Leaders. Squaxin Park, Shelter #4
Sep 12, 2024
05:00 PM
to 08:00 PM
Alpine Scrambling Leader/Instructor potluck
Potluck for alpine scramble leaders and instructors to review successes or 2024 course, discuss 2025 goals and recognition of all who have made scrambling successful in Olympia
Aug 20, 2024
06:00 PM
to 08:00 PM
Olympia Sea Kayak Picnic
Social get together and basic course graduation celebration. There will also be one or two paddles offered in the morning and/or afternoon.
Sep 07, 2024
11:00 AM
to 03:00 PM
2025 South Sound Leadership Conference
The Leadership Conference is a fun day of professional development dedicated to thanking, inspiring and empowering the Mountaineers’ current and aspiring volunteer leaders.
Mar 22, 2025
08:30 AM
to 04:00 PM
Olympia Branch Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony
Banquet to celebrate the 2024 course graduates.
Oct 12, 2024 06:00 PM
to Oct 26, 2024 09:00 PM
Hiking / Backpacking Inter-Activity Chair Meeting
Olympia Branch Hiking and Backpacking inter activity chair meeting
Nov 05, 2024
10:00 AM
to 12:00 PM
Intermediate Ice Lecture I - Private Residence
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Climbing Course
Overview of Ice I field trip, foam wall or 'plice' practice, climbing techniques, equipment discussion.
Wed, Sep 25, 2024
Prerequisites
Olympia Branch Council Meeting
Monthly branch council meeting.
Sep 10, 2024
06:00 PM
to 07:00 PM
Olympia Branch Council
Monthly branch council meeting
Aug 13, 2024
06:00 PM
to 07:00 PM
Intermediate Ice Field Trip II - Heliotrope Ridge and Lower Coleman Glacier & Seracs
Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Climbing Course
Instruction on placing ice protection, anchor building, and mock leads progressing to leading.
Sat, Oct 5, 2024 - Sun, Oct 6, 2024
Prerequisites
Day Camp - Ultimate Survivor - Olympia Friends Meeting House
Youth Youth activity: Summer Day Camp - Ultimate Survivor
Day camp for Ultimate Survivor Campers. Campers will be at camp from 9:00-4:00
Wed, Aug 7, 2024
No Prerequisites
Day Camp - Ultimate Survivor - Olympia Friends Meeting House
Youth Youth activity: Summer Day Camp - Ultimate Survivor
Day camp for Ultimate Survivor Campers. Campers will be at camp from 9:00-4:00
Tue, Aug 6, 2024
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Ice Field Trip I - Heliotrope Ridge and Lower Coleman Glacier & Seracs
Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Climbing Course
Introduction to Ice Climbing, Mock leads
Sat, Sep 28, 2024 - Sun, Sep 29, 2024
No Prerequisites
Day Camp - Ultimate Survivor - Olympia Friends Meeting House
Youth Youth activity: Summer Day Camp - Ultimate Survivor
Day camp for Ultimate Survivor Campers. Campers will be at camp from 9:00-4:00
Fri, Aug 9, 2024
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Hard Snow - Panorama Point
Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Climbing Course
Practice French, German, American crampon technique. Self belay, climbing with one and two tools
Difficulty: Moderate
Sun, Jul 28, 2024
No Prerequisites
Day Camp - Ultimate Survivor - Olympia Friends Meeting House
Youth Youth activity: Summer Day Camp - Ultimate Survivor
Day camp for Ultimate Survivor Campers. Campers will be at camp from 9:00-4:00
Mon, Aug 5, 2024
No Prerequisites
BC Lecture: Snow Skills - Lacey Community Center
Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Snow Skills
Tue, Apr 22, 2025
No Prerequisites
BC Lecture: Intro to Rock Climbing - Lacey Community Center
Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Intro to Rock Climbing
Tue, Mar 11, 2025
No Prerequisites
BC Field Trip: Belay Practice - Squaxin Park
Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Belay Practice
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Sat, Feb 22, 2025
No Prerequisites
BC Event: Crevasse Rescue Practice - Burfoot Park
Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Crevasse Rescue Ground Practice
Difficulty: Easy
Tue, May 27, 2025
No Prerequisites
BC Lecture: Welcome and Intro - Lacey Community Center
Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Welcome and Intro
Tue, Feb 4, 2025
No Prerequisites
BC Field Trip: Rock Fundamentals - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Rock Fundamentals
Sun, Mar 23, 2025
No Prerequisites
BC Field Trip: Rock 2 - Vantage/Sunshine Wall
Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Rock 2
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Apr 12, 2025
No Prerequisites
BC Lecture: Basic Skills - Lacey Community Center
Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Basic Skills/Belay Practice
Tue, Feb 18, 2025
No Prerequisites
Stewardship - Church Creek–Satsop Lakes
Stewardship Trip
Get your stewardship credit in time to register for the winter courses. The Olympia Branch
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Sat, Sep 28, 2024
No Prerequisites
BC Field Trip: Snow Travel - White Pass Nordic Center
Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Snow Travel
Sat, May 3, 2025
No Prerequisites
BC Activity: Rock Gym Climbing Night - Cirque Climbing Gym
Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Rock Gym Climbing Night
Sun, Apr 6, 2025
No Prerequisites
Stewardship - Church Creek–Satsop Lakes
Stewardship Trip
Get your stewardship credit in time to register for the winter courses. The Olympia Branch
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Sun, Sep 29, 2024
No Prerequisites
BC Final Written Exam - Online Classroom
Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Final Written Exam
Tue, Jun 10, 2025
No Prerequisites