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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Olympia Branch Conservation and Stewardship Committee Meeting

Olympia Branch Conservation and Stewardship Committee Meeting

Learn what the Olympia branch is currently doing to protect, preserve and restore our public lands. Voice your ideas on how we can best contribute to the health of the places we all enjoy. Join the Conservation and Stewardship Committee.

Mar 24, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
McLane Black Lake Fire Station #95
5911Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia

Olympia Hike and Backpack Leader Meeting

Annual Olympia hike and backpack leader gathering

Feb 10, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Olympia Friends Meeting House (pending)
3201 Boston Harbor Rd NE Olympia, WA 98506, USA
CANCELED - Olympia Navigation In-person workshop

CANCELED - Olympia Navigation In-person workshop

This is an optional workshop for Olympia Navigation students. Bring your maps, compass, and your questions.

Apr 28, 2026
05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Squaxin Park, Olympia
2600 East Bay Drive NE, Olympia WA

Girl Scouts of JBLM Climbing

An evening of rock climbing with the Girl Scouts of JBLM

Feb 11, 2026
05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Feb 19, 2026

Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Feb 19, 2026

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

Feb 19, 2026
06:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Great Hall

Olympia MAC Skills Night

Skills practice and preparation for our upcoming adventures!

May 14, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Olympia MAC Skills Night

Skills practice and preparation for our upcoming adventures!

Jul 02, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Olympia MAC Skills Night

Skills practice and preparation for our upcoming adventures!

Aug 06, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Olympia MAC Skills Night

Skills practice and preparation for our upcoming adventures!

Apr 21, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Boardroom, Classroom, Great Hall, Indoor Climbing Wall, Outdoor Climbing Wall & Backyard

Olympia MAC Skills Night

Skills practice and preparation for our upcoming adventures!

Mar 05, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Olympia MAC Skills Night

Skills practice and preparation for our upcoming adventures!

Jun 04, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Olympia MAC Skills Night

Skills practice and preparation for our upcoming adventures!

Feb 05, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403
Mountaineers Table at Summit, Myths & Music Concert

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.

Mar 29, 2026
01:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Federal Way Performing Arts & Events Center
31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South, Federal Way, WA 98003
BC Lecture: Belay Skills

BC Lecture: Belay Skills - Olympia Friends Meeting House

Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Belay Skills
Tue, Feb 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
1 participant 0 instructors
Registration closes Feb 15
Olympia Branch
Michael Walther
BC Lecture: Snow Skills

BC Lecture: Snow Skills - Lacey Community Center

Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Snow Skills
Tue, Apr 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
1 participant 5 instructors
Registration closes Apr 19
Olympia Branch
Michael Walther
Intermediate Ice Lecture I - Private Residence

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 23, 2026
Prerequisites
2 participants on waitlist 2 instructors
Registration closes Sep 18
Olympia Branch
sara ludeman
Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Indoor/Outdoor Wall Climb - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Climbing Trip
A one-hour instructional clinic on psychological and biomechanical strategies to help climb moderate rock in
Difficulty: Moderate
Thu, Jul 16, 2026
No Prerequisites
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 14
Olympia Branch
Ben Witten
Qualified Youth Leader
Smith Rock

Basic Rock Climb - Smith Rock

Climbing Trip
Basic Rock Climb to Koala Rock, a 3 pitch climb with a 1.5 hour approach.
Difficulty: Basic Rock Climb
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on waitlist 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 18
Olympia Branch
Ben Witten
Qualified Youth Leader
Basic Skills Workshop - SPIRE Rock

Basic Skills Workshop - SPIRE Rock

Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Basic Rock Skills Workshop
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
1 participant 0 instructors
Registration closed Jan 30
Olympia Branch
Ron Jones
Mount Townsend

Climbing Conditioner - Mount Townsend Trail

Day Hiking Trip
Priority to 2026 Olympia climbing and scrambling students until March 9th. Please read ALL leader
Difficulty: Strenuous 4, Technical 2, Strenuous
Fri, Mar 20, 2026
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Mar 17; Non-Priority Registration opens Mar 9
Olympia Branch
Patrick McLaughlin
Intermediate Ice Field Trip I - Heliotrope Ridge and Lower Coleman Glacier & Seracs

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 26, 2026 - Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Prerequisites
3 participants on waitlist 2 instructors
Registration closes Sep 18
Olympia Branch
sara ludeman
Snow II Field Trip - Alpental Ski Area

Snow II Field Trip - Alpental Ski Area

Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
This is our second snow field trip where we will focus on ice ax refresher
Sat, May 9, 2026
No Prerequisites
1 participant 0 instructors
Registration closed Jan 30
Olympia Branch
Ron Jones
BC Lecture: Rock Skills

BC Lecture: Rock Skills - Lacey Community Center

Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Rock Skills
Tue, Mar 10, 2026
No Prerequisites
1 participant 3 instructors
Registration closes Mar 8
Olympia Branch
Michael Walther
BC Field Trip: Snow Weekend

BC Field Trip: Snow Weekend - White Pass Nordic Center

Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Snow Weekend
Difficulty: G-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Groomed
Sat, May 16, 2026 - Sun, May 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
1 participant 2 instructors on waitlist
Registration closes May 14
Olympia Branch
Kerri Wheeler
Qualified Youth Leader
BC Field Trip: Rock 2

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 11, 2026
No Prerequisites
1 participant 1 instructor on waitlist
Registration closes Apr 9
Olympia Branch
Colin Pippin-Timco
BC Field Trip: Rock Fundamentals

BC Field Trip: Rock Fundamentals - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Rock Fundamentals
Sun, Mar 22, 2026
No Prerequisites
1 participant 3 instructors on waitlist
Registration closes Mar 20
Olympia Branch
Kerri Wheeler
Qualified Youth Leader
Intermediate Rock Field Trip I

Intermediate Rock Field Trip I - Vantage (Frenchman Coulee)

Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Climbing Course
Olympia Intermediate Rock Field Trip I - Vantage - Single Pitch - Vantage - Tilted
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 - Sun, Apr 19, 2026
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants on waitlist 2 instructors on waitlist
Registration closes Mar 27
Olympia Branch
Marko Pavela
BC Field Trip: Snow Travel

BC Field Trip: Snow Travel - White Pass Nordic Center

Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Snow Travel
Difficulty: G-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Groomed
Sat, Apr 25, 2026
No Prerequisites
1 participant 4 instructors on waitlist
Registration closes Apr 23
Olympia Branch
Patrick McLaughlin
BC Field Trip: Belay Practice

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 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
1 participant 3 instructors on waitlist
Registration closes Feb 19
Olympia Branch
Martin Fisher
Intermediate Ice Field Trip II - Heliotrope Ridge and Lower Coleman Glacier & Seracs

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. READ LEADERS
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 - Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Prerequisites
3 participants on waitlist 2 instructors
Registration closes Sep 18
Olympia Branch
sara ludeman