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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Big River | Olympia Launch Event

On June 4th at Browsers Bookshop, experience a multimedia journey along the Columbia River from source to sea with photographer David Moskowitz, author Eileen Delehanty Pearkes, and additional special guests as part of the launch of a new book, "Big River: Resilience and Renewal in the Columbia Basin." This event will be held upstairs at the bookstore.

Jun 04, 2024
06:00 PM to 07:30 PM
Browsers Bookshop
107 Capitol Way N. Olympia, WA

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
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403

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

Olympia Branch Summer Picnic

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

Jul 18, 2024
05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Burfoot Park
6927 Boston Harbor Rd. NE, Olympia 98506

MOFA MOULAGE SCENARIOS

Volunteers areneeded to be "patients" for the MOFA Moulage Scenarios. Volunteers will get a fabulous MOFA do-over- with wounds and bruises that will elicit sympathy from friends and family.

Jun 15, 2024
09:30 AM to 03:30 PM
Griffin Fire Station No 1

Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge with Craig Romano | Book Talk

Join Timberland Regional Library in welcoming Craig Romano for a discussion of the new edition of "Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge."

Jun 12, 2024
06:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Timberland Regional Library Olympia Branch
313 8th Avenue SE Olympia WA 98501

Olympia Branch Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony

Banquet to celebrate the 2024 course graduates.

Oct 26, 2024
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Norman Worthington Conference Center, Lacey Wa

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
2202 Sleater KinneyRd SE, Lacey, WA
2202 Sleater Kinney Rd SE, Lacey, WA 98503
Intermediate Ice Lecture I

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
1 participant on waitlist 1 instructor
Registration closes Sep 23
Olympia Branch
sara ludeman

Olympia Branch Council Meeting

Monthly branch council meeting.

Sep 10, 2024
06:00 PM to 07:00 PM
The Olympia Center
222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501

Olympia Branch Council

Monthly branch council meeting

Aug 13, 2024
06:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Zoom
Contact Mandi Maycumber for link

Olympia Branch Council

Monthly branch council meeting

Jun 11, 2024
06:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Zoom
Contact Mandi Maycumber for link

Basic Climbing Committee Meeting

Wrap up meeting for the Basic Climbing committee

Jun 12, 2024
06:00 PM to 07:30 PM
Online
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.
Sat, Oct 5, 2024 - Sun, Oct 6, 2024
Prerequisites
1 participant on waitlist 0 instructors
Registration closes Sep 25
Olympia Branch
sara ludeman
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, Jun 24, 2024
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Jun 22
Olympia Branch
Claire Edwards
Qualified Youth Leader
BC Final Written Exam

BC Final Written Exam - Online Classroom

Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Final Written Exam
Tue, Jun 4, 2024
No Prerequisites
2 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Jun 2
Olympia Branch
Julie Dasso
BC Field Trip #6: Rock Weekend

BC Field Trip #6: Rock Weekend - Vantage/Sunshine Wall

Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Rock 2
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, May 18, 2024
No Prerequisites
1 participant 2 instructors
Registration closed May 16
Olympia Branch
Colin Pippin-Timco
Backpacking Skills Mini Clinic - Private Residence

Backpacking Skills Mini Clinic - Private Residence

Backpacking & Family Clinic
Backpack and gear check for family hiking. This is an optional follow up to the
Wed, Jun 12, 2024
No Prerequisites
13 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens May 30
Olympia Branch
Dixie Havlak
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
Wed, Jul 3, 2024
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes Jul 1
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
Wed, Jun 26, 2024
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Jun 24
Olympia Branch
Claire Edwards
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
Wed, Aug 7, 2024
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Aug 5
Olympia Branch
Claire Edwards
Qualified Youth Leader
Mofa- First Saturday Class

Mofa- First Saturday Class - Griffin Fire District Station 1

First Aid Lecture: MOFA
First Saturday of 4 day Mofa/WFA class. CPR and First Aid.
Sat, Jun 8, 2024
No Prerequisites
13 participants 4 instructors
Registration closed May 8
Olympia Branch
Bob Keranen
BC Field Trip #7: Crevasse Rescue

BC Field Trip #7: Crevasse Rescue - Paradise (Mount Rainier)

Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Crevasse Rescue
Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Sat, Jun 1, 2024
No Prerequisites
2 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes May 30
Olympia Branch
Julie Dasso
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
Tue, Aug 6, 2024
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Aug 4
Olympia Branch
Claire Edwards
Qualified Youth Leader
Mofa- Second Saturday Class - Griffin Fire District Station 1

Mofa- Second Saturday Class - Griffin Fire District Station 1

First Aid Lecture: MOFA
Second Saturday (3rd hands on day of 3) including a continuation of review of the
Sat, Jun 15, 2024
No Prerequisites
14 participants 4 instructors
Registration closes Jun 13
Olympia Branch
Bob Keranen
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 28, 2024 - Sun, Sep 29, 2024
No Prerequisites
1 participant on waitlist 0 instructors
Registration closes Sep 25
Olympia Branch
sara ludeman
Intermediate Rock Lecture II

Intermediate Rock Lecture II - Private Residence

Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Climbing Course
Lecture will cover escaping the belay, self rescue techniques.
Thu, Jun 6, 2024
Prerequisites
1 participant on waitlist 1 instructor
Registration closes Jun 2
Olympia Branch
Marko Pavela
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
Tue, Jun 25, 2024
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Jun 23
Olympia Branch
Claire Edwards
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
Fri, Aug 9, 2024
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Aug 7
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
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Olympia Branch
Claire Edwards
Qualified Youth Leader
Day Camp - Wilderness Adventures - Rattlesnake Ledge

Day Camp - Wilderness Adventures - Rattlesnake Ledge

Youth Youth activity: Summer Day Camp - Wilderness Adventures
WILDERNESS ADVENTURE Camp is for campers ages 8-12
Difficulty: Moderate, Strenuous 1
Thu, Jun 27, 2024
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Jun 25
Olympia Branch
Claire Edwards
Qualified Youth Leader