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 Annual Banquet

Come celebrate recent course graduates and connect with our Mountaineers community.

Oct 21, 2023
06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Worthington Conference Center, Saint Martin's University

Olympia Branch Open House

Annual Open House aimed at recruiting new members and sharing information about upcoming course opportunities.

Oct 05, 2023
06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Worthington Conference Center, Saint Martin's University

Olympia Sea Kayak Picnic

Social get together and basic course graduation celebration. There will also be an experience paddle offered in the morning and another paddle in the afternoon.

Aug 12, 2023
11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Potlatch State Park
Winlock

Olympia Hike & Backpack Leader Summer Celebration

Late summer celebration for Olympia branch Hike and Backpack Leaders.

Aug 29, 2023
05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Squaxin Park
Lacey

Olympia Branch Council Meeting

Monthly branch council meeting. Zoom call connection info is available on request.

Aug 09, 2023
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom Call

Olympia Branch Council Meeting

Monthly branch council meeting. Zoom call connection info is available on request.

Jul 12, 2023
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom Call

Basic Kayak Class II - Zoom session

Second classroom session via Zoom

Jun 21, 2023
05:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Zoom Session
Winlock

Olympia Branch Summer Picnic

Come enjoy good food and company with the Olympia Branch of the Mountaineers. Friends and family welcome!

Jul 20, 2023
04:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Burfoot Park Main Shelter
6927 Boston Harbor NE, Olympia, WA

Global Adventures Committee meeting

Monthly meeting to review GA proposals and administer the program.

Jun 19, 2023
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Zoom online meeting

Olympia Branch Council Meeting

Monthly branch council meeting. Zoom call connection info is available on request.

Jun 14, 2023
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom Call

Olympia Branch Hiking / Backpacking Leader Meeting

Olympia Branch Hiking and Backpacking Leader meeting

Feb 06, 2024
06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Friends Meeting House, Olympia
3201 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA

Set-up: Volunteer Appreciation Night - Celebrating 2023

Reserved for Volunteer Appreciation Night set-up.

Jan 26, 2024
01:30 PM to 05:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B, Goodman C

Volunteer Appreciation Night - Celebrating 2023

Every year, The Mountaineers hosts an organization-wide Volunteer Appreciation Night 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!

Jan 27, 2024
05:00 PM to 07:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B, Goodman C

Basic Climbing Committee Meeting

Regular meeting of the Basic Climbing Committee

Jun 13, 2023
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom

CANCELED - Seattle 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 02, 2023
07:00 AM to 06:00 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
Day Camp - Wilderness Adventures

Day Camp - Wilderness Adventures - Olympia Friends Meeting House

Youth Youth activity: Summer Day Camp - Wilderness Adventures
WILDERNESS ADVENTURE Camp is for campers ages 8-12
Mon, Jul 10, 2023 - Fri, Jul 14, 2023
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Olympia Branch
Becky Nielsen
Summer Day Camp - Nature Lover

Summer Day Camp - Nature Lover - Olympia Friends Meeting House

Youth Youth activity: Summer Day Camp - Nature Lovers
Day camp for Nature Lover campers. Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00
Mon, Jun 26, 2023 - Fri, Jun 30, 2023
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Olympia Branch
Kourtney Woracek
Backpacking Skills Mini Clinic - Private Residence

Backpacking Skills Mini Clinic - Private Residence

Family, Youth & Backpacking Clinic
Experienced family backpackers will unpack their packs to show the gear that they take for
Tue, Jun 13, 2023
No Prerequisites
10 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 11
Olympia Branch
Dixie Havlak
Qualified Youth Leader
Day Camp - Ultimate Survivor

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, Jul 24, 2023 - Fri, Jul 28, 2023
No Prerequisites
1 participant 3 instructors
Registration closes Jul 22
Olympia Branch
Claire Edwards
Qualified Youth Leader
Day Camp - Wilderness Adventures - Olympia Friends Meeting House

Day Camp - Wilderness Adventures - Olympia Friends Meeting House

Youth Youth activity: Summer Day Camp - Wilderness Adventures
WILDERNESS ADVENTURE Camp is for campers ages 8-12
Mon, Jul 10, 2023 - Fri, Jul 14, 2023
No Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Jul 8
Olympia Branch
Claire Edwards
Qualified Youth Leader
Summer Day Camp - Nature Lover

Summer Day Camp - Nature Lover - Olympia Friends Meeting House

Youth Youth activity: Summer Day Camp - Nature Lovers
Day camp for Nature Lover campers. Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00
Mon, Jun 26, 2023 - Fri, Jun 30, 2023
No Prerequisites
6 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Jun 24
Olympia Branch
Claire Edwards
Qualified Youth Leader
Summer Camp Overnight

Summer Camp Overnight - Irish Cabin Property

Youth Youth activity: Summer Camp - Week 1 @ Rainier
Another exciting overnight camping near Carbon River on Mt Rainier.
Wed, Jul 19, 2023 - Fri, Jul 21, 2023
No Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Jul 17
Olympia Branch
Claire Edwards
Qualified Youth Leader
Rock I Lecture

Rock I Lecture - Private Residence

Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Climbing Course
Lecture will cover required equipment, gear management, field trip overview.
Tue, Jun 20, 2023
Prerequisites
1 participant 1 instructor
Registration closed Apr 23
Olympia Branch
Marko Pavela
Rock II Lecture

Rock II Lecture - Private Residence

Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Climbing Course
Lecture will cover escaping the belay, self rescue techniques.
Wed, Jul 5, 2023
Prerequisites
1 participant 1 instructor
Registration closes Jun 18
Olympia Branch
Marko Pavela
Intermediate Rock Field Trip 2

Intermediate Rock Field Trip 2 - Leavenworth

Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Climbing Course
Olympia Intermediate Rock Field Trip II/ Leavenworth OR Squamish - TBD
Difficulty: *Varies*, Crag Rock Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
Sat, Jul 8, 2023 - Sun, Jul 9, 2023
Prerequisites
1 participant 1 instructor
Registration closes Jun 22
Olympia Branch
Marko Pavela
Intermediate Rock Field Trip 1

Intermediate Rock Field Trip 1 - Leavenworth

Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Climbing Course
Olympia Intermediate Rock Field Trip I/Leavenworth
Difficulty: *Varies*, Crag Rock Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
Sat, Jun 24, 2023 - Sun, Jun 25, 2023
Prerequisites
1 participant 1 instructor
Registration closed Apr 27
Olympia Branch
Marko Pavela
Ice I Lecture

Ice I Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Climbing Course
Overview of Ice I field trip, foam wall practice, climbing techniques, equipment discussion.
Wed, Sep 13, 2023
Prerequisites
1 participant 2 instructors
Registration closes Sep 11
Olympia Branch
sara ludeman
Olympia Intermediate Ice Field Trip 2

Olympia Intermediate Ice Field Trip 2 - Mount Baker/Easton Glacier

Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Climbing Course
Instruction on placing ice protection, anchor building, and mock leads progressing to leading
Difficulty: Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Basic Glacier Climb, M3G Expert Glacier Ski
Sat, Sep 30, 2023 - Sun, Oct 1, 2023
Prerequisites
1 participant 1 instructor
Registration closes Sep 28
Olympia Branch
sara ludeman
Olympia Intermediate Ice 1 Field Trip

Olympia Intermediate Ice 1 Field Trip - Heliotrope Ridge and Lower Coleman Glacier & Seracs

Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Climbing Course
Introduction to Ice Climbing, Mock leads
Sat, Sep 23, 2023 - Sun, Sep 24, 2023
No Prerequisites
1 participant 1 instructor
Registration closes Sep 21
Olympia Branch
sara ludeman
Olympia Intermediate Hard Snow

Olympia 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 23, 2023
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Jul 21
Olympia Branch
Ron Lavigne