
Youth Program
Mountaineers Adventure Club
The Adventure Club is a year-round outdoor adventure program for youth of ages 14-18.
- Sat, Oct 1, 2022 - Sat, Sep 30, 2023
- Committee: Seattle Youth Outreach Committee
- Members: $2,100.00 Guests: $10,000.00
- Availability: FULL, 4 on waitlist (36 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We offer scholarships! To apply for assistance from our scholarship funds, click here.
The Club
The Mountaineers is proud to host an Adventure Club in Seattle and Tacoma. The Adventure Club is a year-round outdoor adventure program for youth of ages 14-18. Currently youth from more than 15 high schools - from Everett to Issaquah and West Seattle to Tacoma - make up our Seattle and Tacoma Clubs. Members meet multiple times monthly to plan outings, learn skills needed to participate, and go on trips.
The youth members plan all of their outings, with guidance from adult advisers. From single-day outings to week long camping trips, activities have included rock climbing, backcountry skiing, backpacking, hiking, car camping, snow-cave camping, cross-country skiing and mountaineering. While attendance at all meetings and trips is not required, the more meetings and outings you attend, the more you get out of the program!
Pricing
MAC membership is $2,100 annually for students joining in the fall. Students joining in the winter will be prorated. The standard payment structure will be a 100% up-front payment upon registration. Upon request, members may opt-in to a 4-installment payment plan. This is an annual club.
To join, members must pay the entire course fee on this page when registering. If members wish to opt-in to the payment plan, they will make that request upon being offered a spot after the lottery. In that case, registration will be handled manually by staff in order to bypass the full course fee and begin with installments. Interested members will have the opportunity to join in on at least trip before paying and committing.
We offer financial assistance! To apply for financial assistance click here.
REGISTRATION
WHEN CAN I REGISTER FOR MAC?
Our registration process is outlined in our enrollment lottery. Anyone wishing to join MAC needs to have completed an enrollment lottery submission. This applies to returning and prospective new members. After families have been notified of lottery results, staff will offer families spots in the program which may be accepted here on this page.
Here is a video that demonstrates the registration process for individual trips, which will be a helpful reference after accepting your offer to join the club, which will be extended manually by staff according to lottery results. Note: The video shows the Junior MAC course, but the process is the same for all of our youth clubs.
KICKOFF TRIP
To register for the Seattle MAC Kick-Off Trip, visit the activity page for that trip which is listed as a stand-alone seminar in order to allow prospective members to register.
ALL OTHER TRIPS
To register (or cancel) for trips, make sure to always do it from THIS PAGE. Here is a video that demonstrates the registration process both for the club as a whole and for individual trips.
- Click on "Manage Registration" on the right side of this page
- Check the box(es) of the trip(s) you'd like to register for
- Scroll to the bottom and click "save"
- Double check what you are signed up for by viewing the "my activities" section of your profile.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
If it's not letting you register your child: check to make sure your child's "Youth Information Form" and "Youth Programs Form" are filled out on their profile, accessible via the "Youth Forms" tab.
Check this FAQ for an in-depth look at registration and the forms including helpful screenshots.
If it's not letting you register as a chaperone: check to make sure your Mountaineers waiver is filled out on your profile and that you still have your QYL badge and/or QYL: Teen Clubs badge (expires after 3 years).
VACCINATION
We are not requiring you to be vaccinated to be a part of the club, though various trip leaders might require it. If you'd like to learn more about our COVID guidance within the youth programs at at The Mountaineers, please check out our Guidance Document.
RESOURCES
Check out the "Program Materials" tab to find additional resources including the handbook, reimbursement form, general gear lists, trip leadership resources, and more!
Program Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
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Seattle MAC - Student Leadership Team Meeting (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Mar 22, 2023
Registration closed Mar 21
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8
participants
|
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Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Apr 19, 2023
Registration closes Apr 18
|
5
participants
|
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Seattle Program Center |
Wed, May 24, 2023
Registration closes May 23
|
5
participants
|
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Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Jun 21, 2023
Registration closes Jun 20
|
5
participants
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Aug 16, 2023
Registration closes Aug 15
|
6
participants
|
|
Seattle MAC - Climbing Trip (optional) | |||
Tieton River: Royal Columns |
Fri, Mar 24, 2023 -
Sun, Mar 26, 2023 Registration closes Mar 24
|
2
participants
1 chaperone
1 instructor
|
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Smith Rock |
Fri, Apr 7, 2023 -
Tue, Apr 11, 2023 Registration closes Apr 6
|
7
participants
3 chaperones
1 instructor
$500.00
|
|
Smith Rock |
Fri, May 26, 2023 -
Mon, May 29, 2023 Registration opens Apr 6; Instructor registration open now
|
18
participants
2 chaperones
1 instructor
$500.00
|
|
Mount Erie |
Sun, Jun 11, 2023
Registration closes Jun 9
|
4
participants on waitlist
2 chaperones
0 instructors
|
|
Seattle MAC - Conditioning Hike (optional) | |||
Change Peak |
Sun, Mar 26, 2023
Registration closes Mar 24
|
7
participants
2 chaperones
0 instructors
|
|
Green Lake (Mount Rainier) |
Sat, Apr 1, 2023
Registration closes Mar 30
|
4
participants
2 chaperones
0 instructors
|
|
Umtanum Ridge |
Sat, May 6, 2023
Registration closes May 4
|
7
participants
2 chaperones
0 instructors
|
|
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River |
Sun, May 21, 2023
Registration closes May 19
|
7
participants
2 chaperones
0 instructors
|
|
Johnson Creek—Medra Pass |
Sat, Jun 10, 2023
Registration closes Jun 8
|
2
participants
2 chaperones
0 instructors
|
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West Fork Foss Lakes |
Sat, Jun 24, 2023
Registration closes Jun 22
|
6
participants
2 chaperones
0 instructors
|
|
Kendall Katwalk |
Sat, Jul 1, 2023
Registration closes Jun 29
|
0
participants
2 chaperones
0 instructors
|
|
Youth Trip |
Sun, Jul 23, 2023
Registration closes Jul 21
|
6
participants
2 chaperones
1 instructor
|
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Youth Trip |
Sun, Jul 30, 2023
Registration closes Jul 28
|
6
participants
2 chaperones
1 instructor
|
|
The Enchantments/Aasgard Pass |
Sat, Sep 16, 2023
Registration closes Sep 14
|
2
participants on waitlist
0 chaperones
0 instructors
|
|
Seattle MAC - Skills Practice Night (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
Registration closes Mar 30
|
29
participants
2 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, Apr 21, 2023
Registration closes Apr 20
|
25
participants
3 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, May 25, 2023
Registration closes May 24
|
27
participants
3 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, Jun 9, 2023
Registration closes Jun 8
|
26
participants
3 instructors
|
|
Seattle MAC - Crevasse Rescue Workshop (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Sun, Apr 2, 2023
Registration closes Mar 31
|
5
participants
2 chaperones
1 instructor
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Sun, May 14, 2023
Registration closes May 13
|
11
participants
3 chaperones
2 instructors
|
|
Seattle MAC - General Meeting (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Apr 5, 2023
Registration closes Apr 4
|
10
participants
3 chaperones
0 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, May 10, 2023
Registration closes May 9
|
10
participants
3 chaperones
0 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Jun 7, 2023
Registration closes Jun 6
|
9
participants
3 chaperones
0 instructors
|
|
Seattle MAC - Snow 1 Field Trip (optional) | |||
Snoqualmie Summit West |
Sat, Apr 22, 2023
Registration closes Apr 21
|
13
participants
2 chaperones
1 instructor
|
|
Snoqualmie Summit West |
Sat, Apr 29, 2023 -
Sun, Apr 30, 2023 Registration closes Apr 27
|
11
participants
0 chaperones
0 instructors
|
|
Seattle MAC - Multi-Pitch Skills Workshop (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Sun, Apr 23, 2023
Registration closes Apr 21
|
15
participants
4 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Sat, May 20, 2023
Registration closes May 19
|
16
participants
4 instructors
|
|
Seattle MAC - Crevasse Rescue Skills Practice Night (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, Apr 28, 2023
Registration closes Apr 26
|
6
participants
3 chaperones
2 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, May 17, 2023
Registration closes May 16
|
7
participants
3 chaperones
2 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, Jun 2, 2023
Registration closes Jun 1
|
10
participants
3 chaperones
2 instructors
|
|
Seattle MAC - Backpacking Trip (optional) | |||
Ancient Lake |
Sat, May 6, 2023 -
Sun, May 7, 2023 Registration closes May 4
|
0
participants
0 chaperones
|
|
Panorama Ridge |
Wed, Jul 12, 2023 -
Fri, Jul 14, 2023 Registration opens Jul 7; Instructor registration open now
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6
participants
1 chaperone
1 instructor
|
|
Seattle MAC - Backcountry Ski Trip (optional) | |||
Paradise Glacier |
Sat, May 13, 2023
Registration opens Apr 1; Instructor registration open now
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6
participants
2 instructors
|
|
Mount Adams/South Spur |
Sat, Jun 17, 2023 -
Mon, Jun 19, 2023 Registration closes Jun 8
|
2
participants
1 chaperone
1 instructor
|
|
Seattle MAC - Intro to Trad Climbing Workshop (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, May 31, 2023
Registration opens Apr 24; Instructor registration open now
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18
participants
4 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Jun 8, 2023
Registration opens Apr 24; Instructor registration open now
|
18
participants
5 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
Registration opens Apr 23; Instructor registration open now
|
18
participants
5 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
Registration opens Apr 24; Instructor registration open now
|
18
participants
5 instructors
|
|
Seattle MAC - Snow 2 Field Trip (optional) | |||
Mount Baker Recreation Area: Easton Glacier |
Sat, Jun 3, 2023 -
Sun, Jun 4, 2023 Registration opens May 1; Instructor registration open now
|
24
participants
6 instructors
|
|
Seattle MAC - Multipitch Weekend (optional) | |||
Mount Erie |
Fri, Jun 16, 2023 -
Sun, Jun 18, 2023 Registration opens Apr 24; Instructor registration open now
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36
participants
6 chaperones
7 instructors
|
|
Seattle MAC - Trail Run (optional) | |||
Grand Ridge Park (Snoqualmie) |
Sun, Jun 25, 2023
Registration closed Feb 17
|
4
participants
1 chaperone
0 instructors
|
|
Seattle MAC - Summer Trip! (optional) | |||
Squamish |
Fri, Jul 7, 2023 -
Mon, Jul 17, 2023 Registration closes Jul 5
|
28
participants
5 chaperones
5 instructors
$2,000.00
|
|
Seattle MAC - Long-Distance Backpacking Trip (optional) | |||
Youth Trip |
Thu, Jul 20, 2023 -
Sat, Jul 22, 2023 Registration opens Jun 1; Instructor registration open now
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4
participants
1 instructor
|
|
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River |
Thu, Jul 27, 2023 -
Sat, Jul 29, 2023 Registration opens Jun 1; Instructor registration open now
|
4
participants
1 instructor
|
|
Pacific Crest Trail: Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass |
Wed, Aug 2, 2023 -
Sat, Aug 5, 2023 Registration opens Jun 1; Instructor registration open now
|
4
participants
1 instructor
|
|
Pacific Crest Trail: Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass |
Wed, Aug 9, 2023 -
Sat, Aug 12, 2023 Registration opens Jun 1; Instructor registration open now
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4
participants
1 instructor
|
|
Pacific Crest Trail: White Pass to Bridge of the Gods |
Sun, Aug 20, 2023 -
Sat, Sep 2, 2023 Registration opens Jun 1; Instructor registration open now
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4
participants
1 instructor
|
|
Seattle MAC - Summer Party (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Aug 2, 2023
Registration closes Jul 31
|
22
participants
3 chaperones
|
Each trip will have a "trip sheet" containing a schedule, driving directions, route information, and a detailed packing list. Packing lists are also available anytime on individual activity pages. Climbing gear is available directly to MAC students via the MAC manager, most other gear must be requested through through the Gear Library.
You must register for this program to see program materials.