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Behind The Shot: Costa Rican Adventures
For this presentation, Anita Elder and Patty Polinsky, who will be showing photos from Costa Rica and talking about how they planned their trips, what equipment they took, and inspired you to plan your own photo adventure.
Trail Running Leader Seminar
This 2 hour evening seminar provides experienced trail runners with information to help them become effective trail running leaders for the Mountaineers.
Costa Rica: Turtles, colorful birds and extradonary wildlife | Info Session
Preview this stunning, colorful and diverse Central American country. See turtles laying eggs and the eggs hatching on this ecologically-sensitive adventure. Photograph the wildlife including coatimundi, huge trees, flowers, butterflies and the unique and extraordinary resident and migratory birds including humming birds at close range, while walking or day hiking. A cellphone is all you need to take beautiful pictures on this adventure! A power-point of the adventure to Costa Rica Will be shown.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Sept 30
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
Hike in the Matterhorn Alps in Switzerland! | Info Session
Matterhorn Adventure! Day-hike on high mountain trails, see and photograph the Matterhorn, travel alongside glaciers and across high mountain slopes, cross mountain passes, and lunch at scenic alpine huts. Get a sneak preview of this not-to-be missed trip!
WALKING THE WILD: Trekking the footpaths of Scotland with Sheri Goodwin
In this 12th event in our Walking the Wild series with storytelling and great photos from extraordinary adventures on foot by Mountaineers members in the wilds of the world, come and share Sheri Goodwin's adventures along Scotland's most popular trek -The West Highland Way - as well as The Arran Isle Coastal Path, The Great Glen Way, The Fife Coastal Path and day hikes on the Orkney Isles and Isle of Skye.
Mountain Film World Tour 2019
Join us for our annual showing of Mountainfilm, celebrating stories of indomitable spirit and inspiring audiences through film, art, and ideas.
Seattle Photography Committee Potluck
Photography committee monthly potluck and image sharing. All Mountaineer members and the public are welcome.
Travel Journaling workshop With Charlotte Austin & Claire Giordano
In this unique one-time workshop, join two professional outdoor storytellers — adventure writer Charlotte Austin and mountain artist Claire Giordano — to explore the potential of your own nature or travel journal.
Seattle Branch 2019-2020 Snowshoe Season Kickoff Social
The Seattle Snowshoe Committee hosts an evening for our snowshoe community.
Behind The Shot: BIRDING IN THE CLOUD FOREST OF WESTERN PANAMA with Tom Bancroft
Tom will be presenting his photos from his Panama Trip.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Oct 28
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
Washington Native Plant Society
Public Event
Seattle Scramble Reunion
Come celebrate a successful scrambling season and the new crop of 2019 grads! Family and friends are welcome and we will have some raffles during the event. Drinks and dessert will be provided, so please bring a main or side to share. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Open Climb Night
Our indoor climbing wall will be open for an evening of climbing for members and guests.
Seattle Photography Committee Potluck
Photography committee monthly potluck and image sharing. All Mountaineer members and the public are welcome.
Naturalists Study Group Lecture 1, 2019-2020
John Fleckenstein, of the Washington Natural Heritage Program (retired), will speak about “Plants and Animals, Tools and Tricks of the Pollination Trade.” He’ll focus on the fascinating, often unseen, world of plant pollination and the animal affiliations that help specialized plant species survive.
Open Climb Night
Our indoor climbing wall will be open for an evening of climbing for members and guests.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Dec 2
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
Naturalists Study Group Lecture 2, 2019-2020
Jennifer Hahn, Adjunct, Fairhaven College, Western Washington University, will speak about foraging for wild foods. She is the author of three books: Spirited Waters: Soloing South Through the Inside Passage (Mountaineers Books, 2009), about her 750-mile solo kayak trip from Alaska to Washington; Pacific Coast Foraging Guide, 40 Wild Foods from Beach, Field and Forest, Mountaineers Books/Skipstone, 2010), and Pacific Feast: A Cook's Guide to West Coast Foraging and Cuisine.
Avalanche Awareness Seminar
NWAC - AIARE Avalanche Awareness Seminar
Open Climb Night
Our indoor climbing wall will be open for an evening of climbing for members and guests.
Avalanche Awareness Seminar
NWAC - AIARE Avalanche Awareness Seminar
Seattle Photography Committee Potluck
Photography committee monthly potluck and image sharing. All Mountaineer members and the public are welcome.
Open Climb Night
Our indoor climbing wall will be open for an evening of climbing for members and guests.
Open Climb Night
Our indoor climbing wall will be open for an evening of climbing for members and guests.
Open Climb Night
Our indoor climbing wall will be open for an evening of climbing for members and guests.
Avalanche Awareness Seminar
NWAC - AIARE Avalanche Awareness Seminar
Open Climb Night
Our indoor climbing wall will be open for an evening of climbing for members and guests.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Jan 27
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
Open Climb Night
Our indoor climbing wall will be open for an evening of climbing for members and guests.
I Won The Lottery And You Can Too: How to Plan Your Adventures
Confused about permits, passes, lotteries, and other aspects of planning your backcountry adventures? Stumped by the different systems and land management agencies? Join us and learn how to reserve campsites, select the right passes for your needs, and more.
Open Climb Night
Our indoor climbing wall will be open for an evening of climbing for members and guests.
Adventure Writing Workshop with Charlotte Austin: Secrets of a Travel Writer
Everyone can be a travel writer, but not everyone knows it. With a little practice, your snapshots, postcards, tweets, and scribbled notes can be crafted into a unique story — and in this one-of-a-kind workshop, you'll learn the secrets that travel writers swear by to turn those creative sparks into narrative arcs.
Naturalists Study Group Lecture 3, 2019-2020
Patti Happe, Wildlife Branch Chief, Olympic National Park, will speak about the relocation of mountain goats from Olympic National Park to the North Cascades. This project is an effort to remove the goats from the Olympics, where they are not native, and reestablish goats in the Cascades, where they once roamed. She previously spoke to The Mountaineers about reestablishment of fisher populations in Olympic National Park (a successful program that has since been expanded to the Cascades).
Open Climb Night
Our indoor climbing wall will be open for an evening of climbing for members and guests.
Open Climb Night
Our indoor climbing wall will be open for an evening of climbing for members and guests.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Feb 24
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
Avalanche Awareness Seminar
NWAC - AIARE Avalanche Awareness Seminar
Open Climb Night
Our indoor climbing wall will be open for an evening of climbing for members and guests.
Open Climb Night
Our indoor climbing wall will be open for an evening of climbing for members and guests.
Naturalists Study Group Lecture 4, 2019-2020
David Giblin, Collections Manager, University of Washington Herbarium, Burke Museum, will give a talk on the various web resources and apps that are available through the Burke Museum Image Collection and affiliated resources and the many ways amateur naturalists might be able to benefit from these resources.
Open Climb Night
Our indoor climbing wall will be open for an evening of climbing for members and guests.
Conditioning for Hiking and Backpacking Level I
To be added later
Travel and Adventure Writing Workshop with Writer Nick O'Connell
Join award-winning writer Nicholas O’Connell, MFA, Ph.D. of The Writer’s Workshop for an Introduction to Travel and Adventure Writing, one of the most exciting forms of narrative.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Mar 30
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
WALKING THE WILD SERIES
Photos, stories and planning details from extraordinary adventures on foot by Mountaineers members in the wilds of the world.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Apr 27
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
Meet The Mountaineers and Gear Grab
Join us for our next Gear Grab, open to members and non-members. Come to meet our activity leaders and learn about winter and spring course offerings, and score from other outdoor enthusiasts at our used gear sale. Anyone can sell gear but you need to contact garretta@mountaineers.org to secure a table.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Jun 8
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
WALKING THE WILD SERIES
Photos, stories and planning details from extraordinary adventures on foot by Mountaineers members in the wilds of the world.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Aug 17
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
Meet The Mountaineers and Gear Grab
Join us for our next Gear Grab, open to members and non-members. Come to meet our activity leaders and learn about winter and spring course offerings, and score from other outdoor enthusiasts at our used gear sale. Anyone can sell gear but you need to contact garretta@mountaineers.org to secure a table.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Sep 29
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
WALKING THE WILD SERIES
Photos, stories and planning details from extraordinary adventures on foot by Mountaineers members in the wilds of the world.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Oct 26
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Dec 7
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.