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 Mountaineers Used Gear Sale

Olympia Mountaineers Used Gear Sale

The Olympia Mountaineers Used Gear Sale is a great opportunity to sell gear and clothing you no longer need and purchase items that you do need

Apr 07, 2026
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Friends Meeting Hall
3201 Boston Harbor Rd. NE, Olympia 98506

Basic GPS & Route Planning Lecture 1: On-Trail GPS using GaiaGPS

Olympia's Basic GPS and Route Planning course includes instruction in GPS function both on-trail and off-trail. Lecture 1 covers on-trail route planning using GaiaGPS. Lecture 2 covers off-trail route planning using Caltopo. Held at the Seattle Program Center and open to all branches.

Sep 29, 2026
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A

Basic GPS & Route Planning Lecture 2: Off-Trail GPS using Caltopo

Olympia's Basic GPS and Route Planning course includes instruction in GPS function both on-trail and off-trail. Lecture 1 covers on-trail route planning using GaiaGPS. Lecture 2 covers off-trail route planning using Caltopo. Held at the Seattle Program Center and open to all branches.

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

Goodman A

Branch Officers' Monthly Meeting - IN-PERSON

All are welcome to attend our monthly Olympia Branch Officers' Meeting. We alternate between in-person and online to accommodate the unique needs of our members. The agenda and any additional information will be sent via email before the meeting. Please email Katja at kat.horwitz@gmail.com by Sunday, 10/11/2026, with any agenda items you would like to include.

Oct 14, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
The Olympia Center - Room 200
222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501

Branch Officers' Monthly Meeting - IN-PERSON

All are welcome to attend our monthly Olympia Branch Officers' Meeting. We alternate between in-person and online to accommodate the unique needs of our members. The agenda and any additional information will be sent via email before the meeting. Please email Katja at kat.horwitz@gmail.com by Sunday, 9/6/2026, with any agenda items you would like to include.

Sep 09, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
The Olympia Center - Room 200
222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501

CANCELED - Branch Officers' Monthly Meeting - IN-PERSON

NO BRANCH MEETING IN JULY - HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!

Jul 08, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
N/A

Branch Officers' Monthly Meeting - IN-PERSON

All are welcome to attend our monthly Olympia Branch Officers' Meeting. We alternate between in-person and online to accommodate the unique needs of our members. The agenda and any additional information will be sent via email before the meeting. Please email Katja at kat.horwitz@gmail.com by Sunday, 5/10/2026, with any agenda items you would like to include.

May 13, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
The Olympia Center - Room 200
222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501

Branch Officers' Monthly Meeting - VIRTUAL

All are welcome to attend our monthly Olympia Branch Officers' Meeting. We alternate between in-person and online to accommodate the unique needs of our members. The agenda and any additional information will be sent out by email before the meeting. Please email Katja at kat.horwitz@gmail.com by Sunday, 8/9/2026, with any agenda items you would like to include.

Aug 12, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom (Virtual)

Branch Officers' Monthly Meeting - VIRTUAL

All are welcome to attend our monthly Olympia Branch Officers' Meeting. We alternate between in-person and online to accommodate the unique needs of our members. The agenda and any additional information will be sent out by email before the meeting. Please email Katja at kat.horwitz@gmail.com by Sunday, 6/7/2026, with any agenda items you would like to include.

Jun 10, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom (Virtual)

Branch Officers' Monthly Meeting - VIRTUAL

All are welcome to attend our monthly Olympia Branch Officers' Meeting. We alternate between in-person and online to accommodate the unique needs of our members. The agenda and any additional information will be sent out by email before the meeting. Please email Katja at kat.horwitz@gmail.com by Sunday, 4/5/2026, with any agenda items you would like to include.

Apr 08, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom (Virtual)
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

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!

Jun 04, 2026
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403
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
2 participants 8 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
2 participants on waitlist 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 18
Olympia Branch
Ben Witten
Qualified Youth Leader
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
0 participants 0 instructors
Registration closed Jan 30
Olympia Branch
Ron Jones
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
2 participants 1 instructor 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 3 instructors on waitlist
Registration closes Apr 9
Olympia Branch
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
2 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Apr 23
Olympia Branch
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
Basic GPS, Lecture 1 - Lacey Community Center

Basic GPS, Lecture 1 - Lacey Community Center

Navigation Seminar: Basic GPS & Route Planning
This evening lecture covers GPS Basics and route planning using Gaia.
Tue, Jun 2, 2026
No Prerequisites
18 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes May 29
Olympia Branch
BC Field Trip: Crevasse Rescue

BC Field Trip: Crevasse Rescue - Paradise Area

Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Crevasse Rescue
Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Sat, May 30, 2026
No Prerequisites
2 participants 7 instructors on waitlist
Registration closes May 28
Olympia Branch
Julie Dasso
Qualified Youth Leader
Snow  Travel Lecture

Snow Travel Lecture - Lacey Community Center

Scrambling Lecture: Alpine Scrambling Course
This classroom lecture discusses the various skills necessary for travelling on snow.
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
No Prerequisites
1 participant 1 instructor
Registration closed Jan 30
Olympia Branch
Ron Jones
In-person Workshop

In-person Workshop - Squaxin Park

Navigation Lecture: Wilderness Navigation
An in-person meeting for students to practice hands-on skills and get questions answered.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Tue, Apr 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
8 participants on waitlist 2 instructors
Registration closes Apr 26
Olympia Branch
Todd Mooney