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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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
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
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
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
Backpacking Skills Mini Clinic - Online Classroom
Backpacking Clinic
Backpacking trip planning and permits seminar 6-8 PM on February 17th. Participants in this online
Tue, Feb 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
Rock Scrambling Field Trip - Vantage (Frenchman Coulee)
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Rock Scrambling Field Trip to practice and evaluate student techniques on rock, scree and boulder
Difficulty: Rock Scramble
Sat, Apr 25, 2026
No Prerequisites
Rock Scrambling Lecture - Lacey Community Center
Scrambling Lecture: Alpine Scrambling Course
This lecture will discuss the various techniques regarding scrambling on rock.
Tue, Mar 24, 2026
No Prerequisites
Cross-country Ski - Cabin Creek
Cross-country Skiing Trip
Join us for a fun adventure for the advanced beginner cross-country skier. We will focus
Difficulty: G-XC 3 Intermediate Groomed, G-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Groomed
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Rock Scrambling Lecture - Online Classroom
Scrambling Lecture: Alpine Scrambling Course
This virtual lecture is to review the plan for the upcoming rock field trip at
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Conditioner - Mount Washington (Snoqualmie)
Day Hiking Trip
Priority to 2026 Olympia climbing and scrambling students until Feb 9th. Please read ALL leader
Difficulty: *Varies*, Strenuous
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Climbing Conditioner - Mount Washington (Snoqualmie)
Day Hiking Trip
Priority to 2026 Olympia climbing and scrambling students. Please read ALL leader notes.
Difficulty: Strenuous
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
Prerequisites
BC Field Trip: Basic Skills - Griffin School District
Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Basic Skills Field Trip
Sat, Feb 7, 2026
No Prerequisites
Basic GPS, Lecture 2 - Lacey Community Center
Navigation Lecture: Basic GPS & Route Planning
This evening lecture covers GPS Basics and route planning using Caltopo.
Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Prerequisites
Basic Skills Workshop - Griffin Fire District Station 1
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Alpine Scrambling Course Kick-off
Sat, Feb 7, 2026
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 5, 2026
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Alpine Climbing Course Qualifier - Tumwater Historical Park
Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Climbing Course
A test of all Basic Skills including navigation by map & compass.
Sun, Feb 8, 2026
No Prerequisites
Snow I Field Trip - Paradise
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
This Field Trip to cover basic Snow Travel Techniques, Ice ax arrests, and glissade techniques,
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Sat, Apr 18, 2026
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Rock Lecture I - Private Residence
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Climbing Course
Lecture will cover evaluating gear placements, top-rope anchor building and cleaning, and anchor building practice
Wed, Apr 15, 2026
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) - Griffin Fire District Station 1
First Aid Clinic
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) 16 hour course offered through Base Medical, with 8 hours of
Sat, Mar 7, 2026
No Prerequisites
BC Lecture: Risk Management and Trip Planning - Lacey Community Center
Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Risk Management and Trip Planning
Tue, May 5, 2026
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 19, 2026
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Hard Snow Lecture - Online Classroom
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Climbing Course
Overview of French, German, American crampon technique. Self belay, climbing with one and two tools.
Wed, Jul 8, 2026
Prerequisites
Intermediate Rock Field Trip II - Leavenworth
Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Climbing Course
Olympia Intermediate Rock Field Trip II Leavenworth. READ THE LEADERS NOTES
Difficulty: *Varies*, Crag Rock Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
Sat, Jun 6, 2026 - Sun, Jun 7, 2026
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Intermediate Winter Mountaineering/Overnight - Mount St. Helens/Worm Flows
Avalanche Safety Field trip: Intermediate Climbing Course
Our winter mountaineering weekend will teach emergency shelter construction and review avalanche safety. For course
Difficulty: Strenuous 5, Technical 4, Winter Scramble
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 - Sun, Mar 1, 2026
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
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 - Sun, Jul 12, 2026
Prerequisites
Intermediate Rock Lecture II - Private Residence
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Climbing Course
Lecture will cover escaping the belay, self rescue techniques.
Wed, Jun 3, 2026
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required